Dr. Lakelyn is joined by actor, filmmaker, and former caregiver Katie Prentiss, whose mother lived with frontotemporal dementia (FTD). In this powerful episode, Katie shares how caregiving reshaped her perspective on life and how her upcoming film Wake Up Maggie aims to honor the unseen heroes of caregiving. Together, they explore the emotional journey from trying to control the chaos of caregiving to learning how to embrace acceptance. Katie’s story is not only personal but deeply universal—and she’s now turning her experience into art that validates and uplifts fellow caregivers.

Episode highlights include:

-Katie’s caregiving journey and her mom’s FTD diagnosis

-The emotional transition from control to acceptance

-How caregiving inspired Katie’s new film Wake Up Maggie

-The healing power of storytelling in the caregiving experience

-Encouragement for caregivers feeling overwhelmed or unseen

Helpful links from the episode:

- www.katieprentiss.com

- Instagram: @wakeupmaggiemovie

-TikTok: @katieprentiss

- Visit www.homeinstead.com/care-resources to explore more caregiving resources

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