Mackenzie Meets Alzheimer's: Gratitude, Family & Community with Brenda Freed

About this episode

All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton, were honored to welcome back Brenda Freed, Co-Founder of Mackenzie Meets Alzheimer's, for a special conversation about gratitude, family caregiving, and helping children maintain meaningful relationships with loved ones living with Alzheimer's disease. As Thanksgiving approaches, families caring for someone with Alzheimer's or dementia may find themselves navigating changes in familiar traditions, communication, and family dynamics. However, even as the disease progresses, opportunities remain to celebrate together, express gratitude, and create lasting memories across generations. During this meaningful conversation, Brenda shares insights from the Mackenzie Meets Alzheimer's educational blog, including the article "Educating Children About Alzheimer's Nurtures Gratitude." She discusses the emotional benefits of practicing gratitude, simple activities families can enjoy together, and thoughtful ways to include children and loved ones living with dementia in traditional Thanksgiving celebrations. Lance and Brenda also explore how everyday moments, family stories, photographs, and familiar holiday activities can help streng