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Do I Know You? Understanding Dementia

by Dr Joanna King & Dr Anna Colton

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About the show

Welcome to Do I Know You? Understanding Dementia, hosted by Dr. Joanna King and Dr. Anna Colton. Having navigated dementia in our own families, we know the experience is emotional, confusing, and sometimes even funny in the darkest ways. We pair this lived reality with our clinical expertise to bring clarity to a misunderstood condition. We explore the science of the brain, the daily realities of caregiving, and the human moments in between. Join us to learn what to expect practically and emotionally, and how to find your footing in a world that can feel upside down.