Inside Dementia: Tools, Truth, & Caregiver Survival w/Mary Osborne

About this episode

Megan and Laura discuss dementia care with occupational therapist Mary Osborne, focusing on emotional and practical strategies for caregivers.

Reposted from Year One: A Must-Hear Episode for Every Family Navigating Dementia In this powerful episode, we sit down with Mary Osborne, occupational therapist and founder of Your Dementia Therapist, to explore the emotional and practical realities of dementia care. From navigating a loved one’s changing abilities to making sense of the caregiver role, Mary shares the strategies, tools, and compassion she’s gained over a decade in the field. We talk about entering your loved one’s reality, avoiding common missteps, and how caregivers can protect their own mental and emotional health. Whether you're supporting a parent, grandparent, or partner through memory loss or just want to better understand dementia this conversation is filled with validation and insight. 🎧 Full episode streaming on Apple, Spotify, and suburbanburnout.com📲 Follow Mary on Instagram and social: @yourdementiatherapist🌐 Learn more at www.yourdementiatherapist.com

People in this episode

Hosts: Megan, Laura

Guest: Mary Osborne

Topics covered

• dementia care
• caregiver support
• mental health
• family dynamics
• occupational therapy

Keywords

• dementia
• caregiver
• mental health
• occupational therapy
• memory loss

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Your Dementia Therapist, Apple, Spotify, suburbanburnout.com, Instagram, www.yourdementiatherapist.com

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