Glenna Hecht’s episode is now available, released October 30, 2026. Join Isabel Melgarejo for episode 157 of A Time to Care: The Caregivers Podcast, Dementia Caregiving: How Play Can Create Connection, Joy & Presence.
When dementia changes a relationship, finding ways to connect can become an everyday question. This conversation centers on Glenna’s personal caregiving experience and the place of play, curiosity, and shared moments in staying close to someone you love.
Watch the full episode
Watch Glenna Hecht’s full episode on YouTube.
Meet Glenna Hecht
Glenna is an author, speaker, and family caregiver. Her experience caring for her mother inspired How Old Are You Today? Dementia, A Mother, A Daughter, and The Game That Transformed Their Lives. Her story explores the simple question that became a way to share stories and connect as her mother lived with dementia.
In this episode, Glenna and Isabel explore dementia caregiving through the lens of connection, joy, and presence. It is one caregiver’s perspective, offered as a conversation for families navigating changes in communication and relationships.
A conversation to share
If someone in your life is caring for a loved one with dementia, send them this episode. You can read our introduction to Glenna and her caregiving story and explore Tum Coeur’s caregiver resources for additional support.
