Join me in this captivating discussion with Carolyn Birrell as she talks about her journey "Walking with Fay" in the midst of her mother's Dementia.  In this episode we will touch on:How a loved one's Dementia diagnosis can sneak up on youSigns of DementiaWhat a day in the life can look like while caring for someone with DementiaHighs and lows of caring for someone with DementiaLessons learned from the other side of the Dementia journeyWays to ease your interactions when dealing with someone who has DementiaWays to connect when you're dealing with someone who has DementiaCarolyn was a young retiree who had relocated after a successful career working for the American Cancer Society and then later, as a real estate agent. Soon after her move, she was faced with the realization that her mother had dementia and could no longer live by herself.  As a result, Carolyn and her sister relocated their mother, and Carolyn spent the next eight years caring for her aging mom while learning all things dementia. As Carolyn was going through this journey, she journaled about her feelings and the interactions with her mom and eventually she used those journals to write the book, Walking with Fay.  You can see more of Carolynn here:(4) Carolyn Birrell | FacebookCarolyn Birrell (@authorcarolynbirrell) • Instagram photos and videos(39) Carolyn Birrell | LinkedInCarolyn Birrell, Author | WALKING WITH FAY - a Memoir about Dementia, Idaho USA Connect with Marianne: Website: Message In The Middle with Marianne Message In the Middle Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/422430469323847/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MessageInTheMiddle/playlists LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marianne-demello-smith-678b9966 Email: Contact | Message In The Middle with Marianne Subscribe to Message In the Middle: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Leave Us a Review: If you enjoyed today’s episode, please leave a review and share your favorite takeaway. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and bring you even more valuable content.Keep the conversation going - Join us for more insightful conversations in the Message in the Middle Private Facebook Community & subscribe to Message in th...