DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio | Sharp Tongue Podcast | Grief Survival Guide Pt. 20
Jessie Mapaluso shares her harrowing experience caring for her father with vascular dementia, highlighting the aggressive nature of the disease and the emotional toll of 'anticipatory grief.' The conversation emphasizes summaryVascular dementia is an aggressive, sneaky disease often misdiagnosed as normal aging; it was the 6th leading cause of death in the US at the time of recording.takeawayStress management is identified as the single most important factor in preventing chronic diseases like dementia, heart disease, and diabetes, as chronic stress floods the body with cortisol.takeaway
