In Grief, Love Remains with Patti LaFleur, Care Partner, Influencer & Dementia Educator

<p>Memories can bring us happiness but they can also be a constant reminder of the loss that we’ve experienced. Grief can change and evolve from moment to moment. No one can predict how we will experience grief and how others will respond.</p> <p> </p> <p>My guest today is Patti LaFleur, she is a former care partner for her mom, Linda, who had mixed dementia. Eventually, Linda came to live with Patti, and the two shared "love, fun, and joy" every day. She continues to honor her mom by sharing her story and changing the stigma around dementia.</p> <p> </p> <p>Patti has a large following on social media and shows us how we can truly connect with our loved ones, hold space for grief, and share joyful moments along the way.</p> <p>She continues her advocacy as a volunteer and community educator with the Alzheimers Association, Caring Across Generations, and other organizations that empower and encourage care partners.</p> <p>Thank you, Patti, for sharing all you've learned about love, loss, and compassion- I know your mom was your biggest cheerleader and she is smiling from above. Through it all, the love remains and you are spreading it everywhere. Thank you!</p> <p> </p> <p>Patti shares about:</p> <ul> <li>Why she chooses to share her story of caring for her mom</li> <li>How she is changing the stigma around dementia</li> <li>What she wishes others would understand about grief</li> <li>How our relationships can change and evolve as we grieve</li> <li>What not to say to someone grieving</li> <li>The ways we can support others in their grief</li> <li>Navigating the holidays and special events in grief</li> <li>Honoring our boundaries and personal journey in grief</li> <li>Her favorite times with her mom</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>About Patti LaFleur</p> <p> </p> <p>Patti LaFleur is the former care partner for her Mom, Linda, who had mixed dementia. She cared for her Mom for three years. These two were the perfect duo. They shared fun, love and joy together every day. Linda and Patti even made a special trip to D