Why People With Dementia Keep Calling—and What Actually Helps

We're incredibly proud of our co-founder, Kirstin Thomas, for sharing the deeply personal story that inspired KindredMind in this conversation with dementia care advocate Jeanette Yates. Kirstin opens up about caring for her mom, the emotional weight of the unanswered phone calls that so many dementia caregivers know all too well, and how those experiences led to the creation of KindredMind. Together, they discuss: 🧡 Why repetitive calls happen in dementia 🧡 Dementia separation anxiety and the science behind it 🧡 The guilt caregivers often carry when they can't always answer the phone 🧡 Why KindredMind was built—not to replace human connection, but to help preserve it through compassionate, familiar voice technology As Jeanette shared: "Rather than positioning technology as a replacement for human connection, the platform is designed to reduce caregiver stress while still honoring the emotional needs of the person living with dementia." We're deeply grateful to Jeanette for creating space for this honest conversation and for helping bring greater awareness to the challenges—and hope—facing dementia families. If this conversation resonates with you, we'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments. And if you know someone caring for a loved one with dementia, please consider sharing this video with them. It may help them feel a little less alone. 🧡 #DementiaCare #CaregiverSupport #Alzheimers #KindredMind #FamilyCaregiver #MemoryCare #DementiaAwareness #Caregiving #ValidationTherapy #HealthInnovation