Staying Connected Through Dementia Introducing Glenna Hecht’s New Book

In honor of National Caregivers Day on Friday the 20th, CJ welcomes author, speaker, and leadership consultant Glenna Hecht for a deeply human conversation about caregiving, presence, and active listening. After a distinguished career in Human Resources with organizations like Starbucks and Walt Disney World, Glenna faced a challenge she could not fix—her mother’s dementia. What began as frustration and attempts to control the uncontrollable became a profound shift: if she could not cure it, she could meet it with curiosity, compassion, and play.

Out of that surrender came a simple but powerful question: “How old are you today?” That question opened doors to memory, imagination, and connection, ultimately becoming the heart of her memoir, How Old Are You Today? In this episode, Glenna shares why caregivers are everyday heroes, why they deserve more grace, and how listening—not correcting—can transform the relationship. If they believe it, don’t bust the myth. Be willing to enter their world.

If you are navigating dementia or Alzheimer’s with someone you love, this conversation offers a way forward—not by resisting what is, but by going with it. You can learn how to play Glenna’s game and create more meaningful moments with your loved one by purchasing her book on Amazon or wherever books are sold.

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