

In this heartfelt episode, we pay tribute to Jennifer Mavis Josey, affectionately known as Jen, who passed away in October 2024 from mixed dementia. Shellie Josey, Jen’s only daughter, joins us to reflect on her mum’s life, their family’s caregiving journey, and how they’ve been coping since her passing.
We explore Jen’s background, her role as a mother and sister, and the qualities that made her so special. Shellie shares insights into the early symptoms of dementia, the family’s initial struggles, and how they learned to navigate life with her diagnosis. She discusses the importance of family unity, the challenges of accessing social care, and the value of maintaining friendships for those living with dementia.
The episode also highlights the family’s commitment to honoring Jen’s wish to remain at home, the adjustments they made to accommodate her needs, and Shellie’s journey toward finding purpose after her mother’s death.
Shellie concludes with advice for families caring for parents with dementia, offering encouragement and wisdom to those on a similar path.
This episode is a celebration of Jen’s legacy and a source of inspiration and support for caregivers and families worldwide.
Key Takeaways from This Episode:
Some resources mentioned Jen
Alzheimers.org.uk
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In this heartfelt episode, we pay tribute to Jennifer Mavis Josey, affectionately known as Jen, who passed away in October 2024 from mixed dementia. Shellie Josey, Jen’s only daughter, joins us to reflect on her mum’s life, their family’s caregiving journey, and how they’ve been coping since her passing.
We explore Jen’s background, her role as a mother and sister, and the qualities that made her so special. Shellie shares insights into the early symptoms of dementia, the family’s initial struggles, and how they learned to navigate life with her diagnosis. She discusses the importance of family unity, the challenges of accessing social care, and the value of maintaining friendships for those living with dementia.
The episode also highlights the family’s commitment to honoring Jen’s wish to remain at home, the adjustments they made to accommodate her needs, and Shellie’s journey toward finding purpose after her mother’s death.
Shellie concludes with advice for families caring for parents with dementia, offering encouragement and wisdom to those on a similar path.
This episode is a celebration of Jen’s legacy and a source of inspiration and support for caregivers and families worldwide.
Key Takeaways from This Episode:
Some resources mentioned Jen
Alzheimers.org.uk
Enjoyed this episode? Remember to subscribe, leave a review and share it with someone who might benefit!
Dementia Caregivers` Corner Podcast streams from the following platforms, and more…
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dementiacaregiverscorners-podcast/id1710778347
https://www.youtube.com/@DementiaCaregiversCorner
https://open.spotify.com/show/6JeVOQteK08zsc7PTkRNTT
https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/c6e17ee2-f194-4eae-b906-a854078dd530
https://feed.podbean.com/dementiacaregiverscorner/feed.xml
https://iheart.com/podcast/125013574
https://player.fm/series/3517995
https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/dementiacaregiverscorners-podc-5494017
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087493920768]
Follow and connect with Dementia Caregivers’ Corner Podcast on the following social media channels
https://www.youtube.com/@DementiaCaregiversCorner
https://instagram.com/dementiacaregiverscorner?utm_source=qr&igshid=MzNlNGNkZWQ4Mg%3D%3D
https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliah-ratladi-dementia-care-awareness/
https://twitter.com/DementiaCorner
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087493920768]
https://www.tiktok.com/@dementiacaregiverscorner?_t=ZG-8t2YpBR5llR&_r=1
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يقوم برنامج مشغل أف أم بمسح الويب للحصول على بودكاست عالية الجودة لتستمتع بها الآن. إنه أفضل تطبيق بودكاست ويعمل على أجهزة اندرويد والأيفون والويب. قم بالتسجيل لمزامنة الاشتراكات عبر الأجهزة.