Family caregivers experience dementia denial by aging parents or spouses who refuse testing, or a family member who is uncomfortable discussing future elder care needs. Pamela D. Wilson shares why individuals and families deny dementia, the serious risks, and offers actionable elder care strategies to help families move from denial to acceptance and proper care planning for aging parents. Get expert caregiver advice on discussing and navigating the painful reality and logistics of dementia care.<br /><br />To find show transcripts and educational links on the topic mentioned in Episode 247 and other The Caring Generation podcasts, click here to visit Pamela's website: <a href="https://pameladwilson.com/caregiver-radio-programs-the-caring-generation/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://pameladwilson.com/caregiver-radio-programs-the-caring-generation/</a><br /><br />For more caregiving, aging, and elder care tips for your caregiving journey, visit Pamela's website at https://www.PamelaDWilson.com<br /><br />Learn about Pamela D Wilson as a caregiving expert, her professional background, and her 25 years of professional caregiving and elder care experience: https://pameladwilson.com/pamela-d-wilson-story/<br /><br />Schedule a 1:1 elder care consultation by telephone or video call with Pamela: <a href="https://pameladwilson.com/elder-care-consultant-aging-parent-consultation-managing-senior-care-needs-meet-with-pamela-d-wilson/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://pameladwilson.com/elder-care-consultant-aging-parent-consultation-managing-senior-care-needs-meet-with-pamela-d-wilson/</a><br /><br />Learn about Pamela D Wilson as an expert witness in caregiving, guardianship, fiduciary litigation, power of attorney, care management, and non-medical in-home care: <a href="https://pameladwilson.com/conservatorship-guardianship-expert-witness/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://pameladwilson.com/conservatorship-guardianship-expert-witness/</a> <a href="https://pameladwilson.com/expert-witness-caregiving-home-care-guardianship/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://pameladwilson.com/expert-witness-caregiving-home-care-guardianship/</a> <a href="https://pameladwilson.com/power-of-attorney-advisor-or-protector/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://pameladwilson.com/power-of-attorney-advisor-or-protector/</a><br /><br />Check out Pamela’s online course Caring for Aging Parents: <a href="https://pameladwilson.com/support-caring-for-elderly-parents-overwhelmed-caregiver-support-online-course/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://pameladwilson.com/support-caring-for-elderly-parents-overwhelmed-caregiver-support-online-course/</a><br /><br />Sign up for Pamela's newsletter here: https://pameladwilson.com/contact/<br /><br />Join Pamela's Online Caregiver Support Group on Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecaregivingtrap" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecaregivingtrap</a><br /><br />Follow Pamela on Social Media: Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pameladwilsoncaregivingexpert/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.facebook.com/pameladwilsoncaregivingexpert/</a><br />LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pameladwilsoncaregiverexpert/<br />X: https://www.x.com/CaregivingSpeak<br /><br /><br />Pamela D. Wilson is a professional family caregiving and eldercare expert. As a caregiving consultant, expert witness, and speaker, she provides caregiver advice and tips, individual and family caregiver support, and resources for aging and elder care decision-making. Pamela's 25 years of professional experience inform caregiving discussions, eldercare strategies, and care plans that encompass health, healthcare, financial, and legal aspects, as well as family dynamics. Visit Pamela's website at www.PamelaDWilson.com to access caregiver resources, online courses, her caregiving blog, library, book, videos, and podcast transcripts, offering practical advice and tips for aging adults and family caregivers providing elder care support. <br />©2018, 2026 Pamela D Wilson. All Rights Reserved