-SEASON ONE-

CAROLINE’S STORY

Season One of The June Bug chronicles the intimate story of Caroline Aubrey’s last decades before her passing. During these years, she faced traumatic events that unsettled her faith and threatened the stability of her marriage. All of this, while trying to conceal the fact that she has dementia.

Here you can find resources and educational materials related to Season One

ELDER ABUSE

Concerned for a loved one?

  • Psychological SIGNS

    Individual seems depressed, withdrawn or more confused than usual. They may become estranged from close family or friends and isolate themselves from their support network.

  • physical signs

    Individual may have unexplained scratches, bruises, marks or other injuries. They may be confused about how they acquired the injuries, or dismissive of inquiries about the injuries.

  • caregiving neglect

    A patient reliant on nursing care or in-home care may display unique signs to this type of environment. They may appear dirty and unbathed, or underfed and dehydrated. Neglectful care could also result in bed sores and other conditions from lack of proper attention.

  • financial signs

    Loved ones may be taken advantage of in their compromised mental state. Caregivers and family often have access to credit cards or bank accounts as part of their guardianship role. Watch for unexpected expenses, changes in banking habits or credit card activity.

THE FIVE FATAL FLAWS

IN DEMENTIA CARE

  • A Closer LOOK AT MISSTEPS FROM SEASON ONE -

  • DENYING

    Often originating with the patient and reinforced by their support network, denial is an early misstep in dementia care that can irrevocably impact long-term quality of life. Recognizing early signs and having the willingness to discuss them can lead to early detection and proactive changes in behavior and medical treatment.

  • ENABLING

    A secondary step to denial, enabling is most frequently exhibited when loved ones choose to avoid confrontation or difficult choices, instead allowing the patient’s irrational or unhealthy behavior to continue. Patients need support and kindness, but they need honesty and tough love too.

  • BLAMING

    Misconceptions around many medical conditions result in blaming the patient for their condition. This is common with dementia as well, often leading to family blaming the patient for their declining cognitive abilities, when in fact their behavior and emotional instability is a result of the disease and largely out of their control.

  • ABUSING

    With decreased cognition, dementia patients are frequently targeted for abuse physically, psychologically and emotionally. They need present and engaged support from their loved ones to ensure their safety is a continuous priority, including from those nearest them.

  • ABANDONING

    Caring for a loved one dealing with cognitive decline is an incredibly taxing responsibility, and it is perfectly healthy for a caregiver to take time away for their mental wellness. It takes a great deal of strength to persevere, but that is what is most important; perseverance. It is common for the support team to face burnout, and fall away when the patient needs them most.