{"podcast":{"title":"The Chronic Truth","slug":"the-chronic-truth-7552490","podcast_index_feed_id":7552490,"rss_url":"https://rss.amperwave.net/v2/feed/podcorn/18bc4c159ec808a7449844d3bb0c9970","website_url":"https://chronictruthpodcast.com","image_url":null,"author":"Kim Nash","episode_count":83,"summary":"If chronic illness has ever made you feel lost, alone, or like your body is working against you, this podcast is for you. The Chronic Truth is a weekly show dedicated to helping chronic illness patients find hope, resilience, and community in the middle of their toughest seasons.Every Friday, Kim Nash opens up about her own health journey and sits down with real patients who have faced the darkest moments of their diagnosis and found their way through.Join us for conversations about navigating uncertain diagnoses, managing life with chronic pain, invisible illness, autoimmune conditions, and so much more.Not without a fight. Together, WE are STRONG.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-26T18:20:16.187818+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-chronic-truth-7552490"},"episode":{"title":"Beyond Forgetfulness: How to Tell Normal Aging from Dementia Warning Signs","slug":"beyond-forgetfulness-how-to-tell-normal-aging-from-dementia-warning-signs","published_at":"2026-01-16T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-chronic-truth-7552490/beyond-forgetfulness-how-to-tell-normal-aging-from-dementia-warning-signs","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-chronic-truth-7552490","url":"https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.amperwave.net%2Fv2%2Fepisode%2F7912688_2026-01-13-011728","audio_url":"https://pdcn.co/e/serve.castfire.com/audio/7912688/7912688_2026-01-13-011728.128.mp3?rssID=5427","summary":"Is it normal forgetfulness or an Alzheimer’s warning sign? How do you talk to a defensive parent about their declining memory? Gerontology expert Janice Goldmintz , who cared for both parents with Alzheimer’s, provides a compassionate, step-by-step guide for overwhelmed families.    In this episode, Kim and Janice discuss: 🔴 The “Fruit & Orange” Analogy: Simply understand dementia vs. Alzheimer’s 🟢 The Family Visit Checklist: Spot red flags like unopened mail and keys in the freezer  🟣 The #1 Legal Mistake: Why waiting for a diagnosis to get a Power of Attorney is dangerous 🟡 The 4 Criteria for “Home vs. Facility”: Finance, community, health, and future-proofing Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Chronic Truth Podcast 01:25 Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia 02:26 Navigating Caregiver Challenges 05:51 Recognizing Signs of Cognitive Decline 08:37 Family Involvement in Care Decisions 10:10 Making Care Decisions for Aging Parents 12:08 Importance of Legal Preparations 14:12 Advocating for Loved Ones with Alzheimer's 15:52 Finding Support for Isolated Individuals 17:59 Resources and Support for Caregivers Connect with Janice: 📱 @agingparentjourney on Instagram   To support the show or share your experience, visit our website at chronictruthpodcast.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ This episode is brought to you by: The Chronic Truth Podcast, LLC Host/Executive Producer: Kimberly Nash Podcast Creative Director  &  Co-Producer: Jay Wilson, for ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast Mechanic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠","meta_description":"Is it normal forgetfulness or an Alzheimer’s warning sign? How do you talk to a defensive parent about their declining memory? Gerontology expert Janice G…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1195,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-chronic-truth-7552490/episodes/beyond-forgetfulness-how-to-tell-normal-aging-from-dementia-warning-signs/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-chronic-truth-7552490/beyond-forgetfulness-how-to-tell-normal-aging-from-dementia-warning-signs.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}