Welcome to Hope Floats! In this first episode, Shoshawna and Rachel introduce themselves and explain why they created the Hope Floats Podcast. As two people who have been care providers for people with dementia and who both have professional experience supporting caregivers in the dementia journey, the co-hosts share what brought them here, what the listeners can look forward to, and why they believe hope can be a part of the uncertainties of care providing in dementia. They look forward to an honest discussion about this disease, discussing choices and options, and sharing resources and tools to help navigate this journey with hope. It's time for a new conversation about dementia and caregiving. This is Hope Floats.

Takeaways

• Dementia is a challenging disease that requires better resources and support
• The Hope Floats podcast aims to provide information, support, and hope for families dealing with dementia
• Rachel and Shoshawna share their personal experiences and motivations for starting the podcast
• The podcast will be honest about the challenges of dementia while also offering strategies for reducing suffering and enhancing well-being
• Hope and community are important aspects of navigating the dementia journey

Chapters
00:00 Introducing Hope Floats
06:35 Personal Journeys
21:31 Agreements and Permissions
29:36 The Importance of Hope and Community

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