The Unexpected Lessons of Dementia

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 Read our blog at CroneCast.ca Share your questions and comments at cronecast.ca/contact.  We want to hear from you about all things crone. --Credits--  Hosted by Trudy Callaghan and Lisa Austin  Produced by Odvod Media Audio Engineering by Steve Glen Original music by Darrin Hagen