{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Navigating Dementia","title":"Why Does Someone With Dementia Try to Go to Work? Learning to Read the Signal","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":714,"description":"Everyone around him called it confusion. Carlyn came to see it differently, and that shift changed everything.\nIn this first episode of Navigating Dementia, Carlyn shares the story that started it all: her grandfather Steve, a small-town shopkeeper in Limestone, Maine, who spent his mornings getting dressed for work, for a store that had burned down years before.\nThat shift in perspective became the foundation for A Better Way: Dementia Care Solutions. It's the story behind why this show exists, and why Carlyn believes behavior is never the problem, it's always the signal.\nIn This Episode\nThe story of Carlyn's grandfather Steve and the store that burned down\nWhy what looked like confusion wasn't confusion at all\nHow that shift in perspective became the foundation of A Better Way: Dementia Care Solutions\nWhat to expect from Navigating Dementia going forward\nConnect with Carlyn\nFREE Weekly Newsletter, Finding Our Way In Dementia Care -> https://abetterwaydementiacaresolutions.com/page/weekly-sign-up-1?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=ep1_shownotes\nWebsite -> https://www.abetterwaydementiacaresolutions.com\nFacebook -> https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562478140551\nInstagram -> https://www.instagram.com/abetterwaydementiacaresolution/\nLinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlyn-lenfestey-abetterwaydementiacaresolutions\nPinterest -> https://www.pinterest.com/carlyn0832/\nYouTube -> https://www.youtube.com/@NavigatingDementia\nIf this story sat with you, follow the show so you don't miss what's next.\nDISCLAIMER\nThe information provided in this episode is for educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult with a doctor or a licensed physical therapist before starting any new exercise routine, using assistive devices, or following the recommendations mentioned. Every individual's needs are different, and professional guidance is essential to ensure safety and appropriateness of care.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/kxG2MQlw-KyK0vkzoPtoiNR1h7W5sOJsTBmA53TnLEM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS82YmE4/NzVkNzgyNjliMDI5/ZmEwNmZmZGRmZjBj/Y2ExMy5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}