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The Unexpected Lessons of Dementia

The Unexpected Lessons of Dementia

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Trudy is joined by writer, editor and director Helen Metella for a conversation about dementia, caretaking and the roles women play. Trudy and Helen speak candidly about their own experiences caring for mothers with dementia — the strange, the funny and the challenging.


Helen Metella’s book Marika and the Auction will be published in April 2026.

  • (00:32) - Introducing Helen Metella
  • (20:52) - The lessons of dementia
  • (28:22) - Finding laughter
  • (37:40) - There is joy
  • (43:58) - Learning about yourself
  • (49:17) - Marika and the Auction

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--Credits--

Hosted by Trudy Callaghan and Lisa Austin

Produced by Odvod Media

Audio Engineering by Steve Glen

Original music by Darrin Hagen

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