The Raw Truth-Stories of Dementia

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The Raw Truth-our stories of Dementia is a podcast that explores the journey of people from all walks of life including industry professionals, aging spouses, parents and their children with a specific focus on dementia and its disruptive impact on family life. The raw truth provides the platform. A forum to share and hear their stories.
Hosted by husband-and-wife team Steve and Sheree Edwards.

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The Raw Truth-Stories of Dementia Ep7-A conversation with Dr Jason Flatt

Apr 10 2024 48 mins

Episode 7 of TRT celebrates another high point in our journey as we take a deep dive into the pioneering research in Alzheimer`s care for the LGBTQ+ community.Enter Dr. Jason Flatt an associate professor at the University of Las Vegas Nevada, department of social and behavior health, school of public health with tenure in July 2024.In the words of Russ White & Garrett Pattiani

The Raw Truth-Stories of Dementia Ep6-TRT goes to Bakersfield California!

Apr 10 2024 30 mins

We are off to Bakersfield California for episode 6 of TRT to talk to Heather McCarthy the walk manager for the Alzheimer's association California Southland chapter.Heather talks about working closely with volunteer committees to raise funds and execute logistics for the events. When not traversing the great central valley, she finds herself on the local community theater stage at l

The Raw Truth-Stories of Dementia Ep5- From LA with love...

Mar 19 2024 39 mins

Join us for episode 5 of the Raw Truth with a lady who is an army veteran. A native Chicagoan and 20-year resident of Las Vegas she sat down with Steve and Sheree to discuss the loss of her loving wife to dementia, hypersexuality and her life as a playwright, podcaster and motivator. To her friends she is affectionately known as- LA Walker

The Raw Truth-Stories of Dementia Ep4-Walk This Way!

Mar 19 2024 36 mins

Episode 4 of TRT welcomes two members from the the Desert Southwest Chapter of the Alzheimer's association here in Las Vegas. We will hear from both the Southern Nevada Walk manager Alyson Walsh and executive director Phil Kalsman.Together they will give us an overview of the associations mission statement along with information about this year's walk to end Alzheimer's in October.

The Raw Truth-Stories of Dementia Ep3-My Mom the Dancing Queen!

Mar 14 2024 30 mins

In episode 3 of TRT we speak to a lady whose mom was diagnosed with early dementia which eventually turned into Alzheimer's. She is a good friend and work colleague with over 20 years of marketing and sales experience in the title and escrow business. Let's listen to her story as she recounts the days about her mom the dancing queen! The Raw Truth welcomes Ms. Roxie Robinson if you

The Raw Truth-Stories of Dementia Ep2-The Caregiver

Mar 02 2024 29 mins

In episode 2 of TRT we meet the lady who looked after Sheree's mom for 18 months in a Las Vegas care facility.She has been a caregiver in the industry for over 12 years and is also a qualified med-tech. Meet Jasmine-The Caregiver.

The Raw Truth-Stories of Dementia Ep1-A Family Affair

Feb 27 2024 52 mins

The first episode begins with a documentation of our OWN story. In her journey Sheree recounts events from the summer of 2021 when she was "thrown" into Caregiver mode to look after her mom who has been diagnosed with Dementia. The Raw Truth also hears a recollection of events from Sheree's brother Roy and his wife Jackie to the conversation sharing their stories and how they coped