EP 105: Building Connection: How LEGO® Helps People Living with Dementia – with Loretta Veney (Part 2)

Shownotes:

In this episode, we continue our conversation with Loretta Veney and reflect on how Legos became an unexpected source of emotional support and communication during her mother's long journey with dementia. Listening to Loretta share how therapeutic play strengthened family bonding, encouraged memory sharing, and deepened their intergenerational connection reminded me that caregiving doesn't always have to feel heavy to be meaningful. We talk about how building together created moments of joy and understanding, even when words were hard to find. This episode invites you to rethink caregiving and see how simple tools like Legos can transform connection, one shared build at a time.

Highlights:

00:00 - Lego Serious Play: A Unique Approach to Engagement

22:38 - Connecting Through Caregiving and Creativity

24:06 - Resources for Caregivers: Prepare to Care Course

Resources mentioned:

• Website: https://lorettaveney.com/

• Loretta's book: https://lorettaveney.com/shop/ols/products/being-my-moms-mom-3rd-edition

• Episode 104: https://www.valueofwrinkles.com/blog/Building-Connection-How-LEGO-Helps-People-Living-with-Dementia-with-Loretta-Veney-Part-1

• Prepare to Care Course: https://www.valueofwrinkles.com/preptocare

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