Handling the Pressure of an Aging Parent With Dementia | Michelle Arant
Oct 26, 2026What happens when your aging parent needs you more and you're already stretched too thin? Michelle Arant knows. For five years, she ran Kris's operation while her mom slowly disappeared into dementia. On the surface, she had it all together. But she was barely holding on.
This is a conversation about what happens when you're the person everyone depends on, and suddenly you can't fix what matters most.
About the pressure that builds when you're holding it all.
About the things nobody talks about because we're too ashamed to admit we're not okay.
Michelle is here to tell you what actually helped. And it wasn't what she expected.
What you'll learn
- Why information and research can't fix what you're actually experiencing
- How your body holds the stress when your mind tries to stay strong
- What the pressure cooker metaphor explains about your breaking point
- Three things that finally helped Michelle and can help you
Michelle also created a free guide that walks through what you'll probably experience at each stage of this journey. Find it at www.michellearantcoaching.com/stagesguide. And connect with her on Instagram @groundedinthegoodbye where she talks about the hard things nobody else admits out loud.
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