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Dementia Behaviors Aren’t What You Think: Why Caregiver Approach Matters

Dementia Behaviors Aren’t What You Think: Why Caregiver Approach Matters

Update: 2025-07-25
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When Kathi Miracle started caring for dementia patients at just 22 years old, she was hit, kicked—even suffered broken ribs. But instead of walking away, she leaned in, launching a lifelong mission to improve dementia care.

Now, with over 30 years of experience, Kathi shares eye-opening strategies that challenge common assumptions. Hosted by Elder Law Attorney Bob Mannor, this episode of Advice From Your Advocates uncovers:

  • Why 80% of dementia-related “behaviors” are triggered by caregiver approach—not the disease
  • How adjusting personal space, vocal tone, and visual cues can dramatically reduce outbursts
  • Why knowing a person’s life story is essential to understanding their reactions
  • How caregivers can build a support network without guilt

Whether you're a family caregiver or a professional, this conversation offers life-changing perspective and practical tools.

 Bonus: Get a sneak peek of Kathi’s upcoming book, Your Ticket to Compassion, packed with QR-code tools for real-life dementia challenges.

Learn more about Kathi Miracle and Silver Tsunami here: https://www.mysilvertsunami.com/


Host: Attorney Bob Mannor

Executive Producer: Savannah Meksto

Assistant Producers: Samantha Noah, Shalene Gaul

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ABOUT US:
Mannor Law Group helps clients in all matters of estate planning and elder law including special needs planning, veterans’ benefits, Medicaid planning, estate administration, and more. We offer guidance through all stages of life.

We also help families dealing with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and other illnesses that cause memory loss. We take a comprehensive, holistic approach, called Life Care Planning. LEARN MORE...

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Dementia Behaviors Aren’t What You Think: Why Caregiver Approach Matters

Dementia Behaviors Aren’t What You Think: Why Caregiver Approach Matters

Attorney Bob Mannor