Relic tells the story of the effects on a family when one of its members starts suffering from Dementia. A horror film that's unsettling and heartwrenching. Ghouls discuss how the house symbolizes Edna's mind, why Kat refuses to investigate spooky hallways, and Gabe shares a personal experience of a caretaker caring for someone with Dementia.
Sources in this Episode:
‘Our hearts beat in unison’: Maryland family learns to cope with dementia
Dementia: Symptoms, stages and types
'It feels like a horror film': New dementia dramas 'Falling,' 'Supernova' aim for truthfulness over tears
Lifestyle Interventions Provide Maximum Memory Benefit When Combined, May Offset Elevated Alzheimer's Risk Due to Genetics, Pollution
Ways to Help/Get Help:
Alzheimer's Help Line
7 ways to be a mental health ally
behavioral health crisis intervention services
Crisis Intervention Team (CIT)
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