05/27/2026
What if dementia isn’t hopeless?
In this episode of Making Space with Angela Dragon, I sat down with occupational therapist Sira Botes, creator of The Botes Memory Method, to talk about brain health, aging, caregiving, cognitive decline, and the surprising ways we can preserve dignity, joy, and connection, even through dementia.
We explore:
• The early signs of cognitive decline
• Why dementia is often misunderstood
• The 5 “flower stages” of cognitive decline
• How to reduce caregiver burnout
• The hidden power of touch, hydration, sleep, movement & nervous system regulation
• Why hope is greater than fear
• How families can support aging loved ones without stripping away independence
If you’re caring for aging parents, worried about your brain health, or navigating caregiver burnout, this conversation will change how you think about what it means to truly support another human being. 💓
Dementia Care Tips, Brain Health & Caregiver Support | Botes Memory Method What if dementia isn’t hopeless?In this deeply human conversation...