THE DISAPPEARING MIND PODCAST
Hosted by Dawn Platt for Discovery Senior Living, The Disappearing Mind explores dementia through honest conversations, expert insight and real-world experiences that help families and professionals better understand the journey.
REAL PEOPLE. REAL STORIES. A MORE COMPASSIONATE TOMORROW.
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Explore conversations on dementia care, caregiving, family dynamics, research and living well with dementia.
Join host Dawn Platt, Corporate Memory Care Director and National Dementia Trainer and Coach, as she takes listeners through the journeys of dementia: diagnosis, education, coping mechanisms, when to seek additional help, and so much more.
In recognition of Active Aging Week, we’re revisiting an insightful conversation with host Dawn Platt and National Director of Resident Engagement, Tamara Bowen. Together, they challenge the myth that fitness and movement are out of reach for older adults, especially those living with dementia. Discover why simple everyday activities like walking, gardening, washing dishes, and folding laundry can support brain health, independence, and overall well-being, and why you don’t need to run a marathon to see meaningful results. Through practical tips, inspiring stories, and expert insights, Dawn and Tamara reveal how movement can reduce cognitive decline, promote social connection, and bring greater purpose to each day. Small steps, big results. It’s never too late to start.
ABOUT THE HOST
Dawn Platt is a Dementia Care Strategist, Coach, Advisor and Educator whose work spans dementia education, family guidance, professional advisory and organizational training. As host of The Disappearing Mind, she brings together practical expertise, thoughtful conversation and a deeply human perspective on dementia care.
"Greater understanding creates a kinder, more compassionate world for those living with dementia."
“I’ll be honest: when I’m interviewing someone, I usually have my notes in front of me. In my conversation with Dawn Platt, I stopped looking at them.”
— Aaron Fish, Tips from Trestle
With more than 30 years of experience in dementia care and a deeply personal understanding of the caregiver journey, Dawn brings a perspective that goes beyond professional expertise.
In this conversation, Dawn and Aaron explore ambiguous loss, family dynamics, the meaning behind behaviors, and why personalized dementia care matters.
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Whether you’re navigating dementia within your family or strengthening care within an organization, Dawn offers practical, evidence-informed guidance tailored to what comes next.
