115: Impact of Dementia to Patients and Caregivers with Riza Carlton

Riza Carlton, PT experienced a reversible type of dementia in 2019. Today, she speaks about her experience and how it made an impact on her life. In this episode, she described her ordeal in going through early signs of dementia without any clue of what was happening. She also shared how she and her son dealt with the changes she was experiencing. And after discovering the cause of her dementia and finding out it was reversible, Riza decided to advocate for the appropriate and effective care of people with dementia. She shared common questions family members and primary caregivers ask and advice on how to better take care of people with dementia. 

Riza's Book: Alzheimer's and Dementia Caregiving Simplified: Effective and positive approaches in caring for your loved one - https://bit.ly/3PFB8fD