Show Notes
The case of the reporter who can't stop fact-checking his mother-in-law. Brian's mother-in-law has Alzheimer's and lives with his family. He loves her. He knows she can't help misremembering things. But when she says something that isn't true, he can't stop himself from correcting her. Why is it so hard to be patient with someone you love, even when you know they can't help what they're doing? We find him a proxy who helps people navigate the emotional challenges of caring for someone with dementia. In this episode: the complicated feelings of caregiving, why we sometimes get angry at the people who need us most, and how to make the most of the time we have left together.
From the episode: — Brian Reed — host of the podcast Question Everything — on Instagram @brihreed, X @BriHReed — Claudia Drossel — psychology p rofessor at Eastern Michigan University — caregiving resources mentioned in this episode
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