Episode
The Day My Husband Stopped Recognizing Me: How One Wife Found Her Way Through Dementia's Darkest Moments
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- Get Ready for Better Aging
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- Jun 9, 2026
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- 3683
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Summary
Most dementia stories focus on the person diagnosed. This one focuses on the person trying to survive it. When Diane Chew's husband began insisting she was an imposter living in his home, she did what many spouses never imagine they'll have to do—she packed an emergency bag, fled to hotels for safety, and eventually called the police on the man she loved. In this candid conversation, Diane shares the reality of caring for a spouse with Lewy Body Dementia: the fear, the trauma, the endless search for answers, and the crushing realization that a diagnosis doesn't come with a roadmap. She and Jacqui Clark discuss caregiver burnout, dangerous behavioral symptoms, navigating hospitals and specialists, the importance of legal and financial planning, and why asking for help sooner can change everything. Most importantly, Diane explains how isolation led her to create an online community that now supports hundreds of thousands of caregivers who desperately need to hear one message: You are not the only one living this story…. Links and Resources: Diane Chew Website: https://www.dementiacoachdiane.com/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/diane.chew1 Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/dementiacoachdiane/ Tik Toc : Dementia Coach Diane (@dementiacoachdiane) | TikTok Jacqui Clark - Connect with a local Aging Parent Tribe FB Group for caregiver support near you: Aging Parent Tribe SoCal - San Diego : An Info and Support Group | Groups | Facebook This Is Living Well - https://www.thisislivingwell.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/getreadyforbetteraging Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/GetReadyforBetterAging Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices