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Todd+Cathy

Discussion & Time Stamps

9:55 Is dementia happening now more than when we grow up?

19:08 Advice for a first time parent?

25:43 Pivot!!!

30:49 Any regrets as you cared for your mom in her last stages of life?

34:17 Succession spoiler

38:20 End of spoiler

42:17 Should I have been more assertive when I was caring for my mom?

48:10 “Woo woo” experiences

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13:07:40 From Todd Adams : please check in via chat with your name, where you’re zooming in from, where you are emotionally 0 = terrible, 10 = wonderful. and if you have a question, need support, etc.
13:08:31 From Matt McGarr : Matt McGarr from Fort Pierce, FL. 9 :). If a question comes to me, I will let you know!
13:09:35 From Elaine Vaughan : Elaine, from Wilmette IL, 8…love the idea of laughing!
13:09:57 From Millie Hsi (she, her, hers) : Millie Hsi from San Francisco Bay Area. I’m at an 8 today.
13:10:12 From Aimee Markelz : Aimee Tracy, zooming from my car in Chicago, I’d say a 9 today. I lost my mom to dimentia in 2016. No questions yet…
13:11:32 From Elaine Vaughan to Todd Adams(Direct Message) : Did their mom (sisters’ mom) pass?
13:12:19 From Elaine Vaughan : Dementia used to just be called being “old”.
13:12:42 From Millie Hsi (she, her, hers) : Isn’t Alzeimer’s just a subset of the category of dementia. It’s like understanding other profiles of any category more nowadays.
13:17:42 From Todd Adams to Elaine Vaughan(Direct Message) : yup
13:17:54 From Todd Adams : Stay physically active: Regular physical activity, such as walking, swimming, or cycling, can improve blood flow to the brain and help maintain cognitive function. Keep your brain active: Engaging in mentally stimulating activities, such as reading, learning a new skill, or playing games, can help keep the brain active and potentially reduce the risk of developing dementia. Eat a healthy diet: Eating a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats may help reduce the risk of developing dementia. Manage chronic conditions: Conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol can increase the risk of developing dementia. Managing these conditions through medication, lifestyle changes, and regular check-ups with your doctor may help lower the risk. Maintain social connections: Staying socially engaged and maintaining close relationships with family and friends may help reduce the risk of developing dementia. Get enough sleep: Getting enough restful sleep is
13:20:12 From Matt McGarr : Lauren has a young baby, right? I always like to hear form people who are one stage ahead of where I am. It would be fun to hear about how her experience has been so far. If she could give advice to herself from before the baby was born, what would it be?
13:21:13 From Todd Adams to Matt McGarr(Direct Message) : you willing to ask yourself. i like it better when you all chime in
13:21:18 From Millie Hsi (she, her, hers) : https://www.bluezones.com/
13:26:24 From Millie Hsi (she, her, hers) : I’ve got something to comment on and to ask after Matt.
13:26:28 From Todd Adams to Todd Adams(Direct Message) : u got something in case we need it?
13:32:09 From Todd Adams : who wants to go after Millie?
13:35:30 From Elaine Vaughan : I will
13:38:01 From Matt McGarr : Cathy, Todd, it was fun listening to the podcast you had both your parents on, especially after having the context of knowing that they both had since passed, and how that was for you guys.
13:40:57 From Todd Adams to Elaine Vaughan(Direct Message) : you’re next
13:47:45 From Millie Hsi (she, her, hers) : This may require another Zoom, but I know that at the end of the podcast with Lauren and Michelle, they alluded to some experiences they’ve had since their mom died which would be considered more woo-woo. I’m so curious to know what they experienced, because I’ve had my own after my Dad’s death. And they’ve been so comforting bc I feel his presence in my life all the time.
13:48:08 From Matt McGarr : I want to hear about the woo-woo experiences too!
13:48:22 From Millie Hsi (she, her, hers) : Reacted to “I want to hear about…” with 👍
14:01:54 From Matt McGarr : I just added the podcast to my podcast app!
14:02:34 From Elaine Vaughan : So refreshing today! TYTY!
14:02:38 From Millie Hsi (she, her, hers) : Thank you very much, Michelle and Lauren! So loved talking with you guys.
14:02:53 From Elaine Vaughan : How do you stay up that late? LOL
14:03:25 From Aimee Markelz : Thank you Lauren & Michelle! Wonderful to listen in & connect over zoom. Thanks Todd & Cathy too!
14:03:33 From Matt McGarr : Thanks guys! This was great!
14:03:40 From Elaine Vaughan : You both are wonderful! Loved today.
14:04:21 From Jamie : Thank you so much! This was great!