MEMORY CARE WITH TERESA YOUNGSTROM - A PODCAST SERIES
#EP49: Parkinson Community Fitness
We finally have an expert on Parkinson Disease to share with you! Lisa Coors brings a wealth of information to you today. Tune in and you will learn so much about the opportunities, therapy, amazing support and more for people living with Parkinson Disease..….Read More & Listen
#EP48: Alzheimer's: Is There a Pill for This?
Hey Care Partners, Today we are going to dig into the BIG question of Why we don't have a pill to fix Alzheimer's and Dementia. With our special returning guest, Marion Kyner we will discuss what is available for our loved ones on their journey with brain failure.….Read More & Listen
#EP47: The Alzheimer's Assoc. Provides
Thank you Dayna Ritchey for joining us today representing the Alzheimer's Association for Greater Cincinnati and Miami Valley chapters. As this disease is spreading quickly in our families and communities it's so great to have this wonderful organization for support.….Read More & Listen
#EP46: Living Life with Dementia
Sometimes learning about a dementia diagnosis can bring the feeling that all is lost or that we won't be able to do anything anymore. I want to bring you some good news, and that is that people can live with dementia for a very long time.….Read More & Listen
#Ep45: Soap Box on Dementia then Q&A
Hello Care Partners, I started this podcast on my soapbox with a complaint about people posting videos of their loved ones with Dementia on Social Media. I don't know about you but I sure hope my kids don't think this is a good idea...….Read More & Listen
#EP44: Hide and Hoard with Dementia
If you have met one person with Dementia, you have met one person. They are individuals with likes, dislikes, differing personalities, that include good and bad habits. As brain failure ensues some people will begin to hide and or hoard items..….Read More & Listen
#EP43: Inspired Senior Care with Leslie Fuller
Join us for an amazing interview with Leslie Fuller a good friend and colleague. Her Mission is to inspire a new understanding of successful aging through interactive education. To develop a culture where staff see their role as working alongside residents, seeing them.….Read More & Listen
#EP42: Food For Thought with Toni Fisk
Hey Care Partners, Thank you for joining us again today. I am so excited to share with you my friend and colleague Toni Fisk, who specializes in taking challenging dining problems and changing them into reasonable solutions to maintain adequate hydration and calorie intake.….Read More & Listen
#EP41: Dementia Do's and Don'ts
If you have met one person with Dementia, well you have met one person because each person is a little different. There are some standard do's and don'ts that I am advising families to do on a regular basis so I thought I would put them in a podcast for you today….Read More & Listen
#EP40: Family Caregivers Are Rarely Prepared
Just like every person with Dementia will be a little different, each family caregiver will be different yet it is still a huge responsibility. I had no idea what was really involved. I was a seasoned RN and still found myself with so much to learn….Read More & Listen
#EP39: Find the Best Retirement Community-CCRC Overview
Hey CarePartners, What is the best way to transition into a community when living at home is no longer the best option. I know that statistically speaking about 80% of us are pretty sure we will never need this type of care yet the truth is we see so many .….Read More & Listen
#EP38: Symptoms of Dementia or NOT!
Hey CarePartners, Identifying symptoms of Dementia is very important but it is even more important to rule out what treatable illness could be causing your loved one to appear to have a type of Dementia. Keep in mind that a true Dementia means parts of your brain are dying.….Read More & Listen
#EP37: Dementia Care: It Takes A Village
What if you could use a village of experts to help you and your family navigate your loved one's journey with brain failure? Whatever the diagnosis, this ever-changing condition will require more help. What if you could bring together a team of compassionate….Read More & Listen
#EP36: Dementia Prevention with Chiropractic Care
Dementia Prevention with Guest Speaker Dr. Steve W. King with Mt. Lookout Chiropractic in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Steve graduated cum laude from Life Chiropractic College. He treats a wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions and sports injuries….Read More & Listen
#EP35: Dementia: So RUDE!
Caring for someone with dementia can be one of the most challenging things that you‘ll ever do. Doing it wrong, can be even more challenging. At A Better Approach To Memory Care, we strive to bring you ideas, techniques, and answers about WHY they do what they do ….Read More & Listen
#EP34: Hand Under Hand from Teepa Snow
Today we will look at why some people living with brain failure seem to stop eating or stop using their fork, and resort to using their hands to eat. We will discuss our skill fingers and strength fingers the how we frequently lose skill fingers We want to start feeding them but sometimes there is ….Read More & Listen
#EP33: How to Have Happy Holidays with Dementia
Celebrating family events gets more difficult as our person living with Dementia declines. Challenges like over stimulation or sheltering them from everything can both cause problems. Personalized care is important and we need to recognize this chronic debilitating disease is.….Read More & Listen
#EP32: Dementia Support Ideas for Caregivers
Caregiving can be very difficult especially caring when it is a family member. Today we will share some great tips on providing care for people with brain failure. The challenge is that as soon as we get them figured out they change.….Read More & Listen
#EP31: Seniors Need to Know Their Plan B
Hey CarePartners, It is vital to make plans for your "later in life" care long before you need it! This should include your Living Will, Powers of Attorney, and All your Advanced Directives, but there is more! Although most of us plan to always stay in our own homes….Read More & Listen
#EP30: Dennison Keller: Life Care Planning Law Firm
Hey Care Partners, We have the privilege of talking with a professional today whose reputation precedes him. Tune in and take lots of notes so you too can be prepared for what the future holds for you and your family as we age, Dennison Keller is licensed to practice law in Ohio….Read More & Listen
#EP29: The End of Life Doula with Staci Hannah
Staci Hannah, is the founder of Graceful Journey Atlanta. She is a certified Aging Navigator, independent consultant with Teepa Snow, certified Positive Approach to Care trainer, mentor, coach, and consultant, and graduate of the Rosalyn Carter Institute of Caregiving,….Read More & Listen
#EP28: Dementia Care Tips for First Responders
Hey CarePartners! Are you aware that First Responders are Amazing! Police, Fire, EMS and More, all wired to run towards danger for the greater good of people. It is a challenging career with ever changing daily activities, responsibilities and experiences ….Read More & Listen
#EP27: Dementia Care and Council on Aging
Join us to learn more about Council on Aging from our guest Lisa Kruse. Lisa is an experienced Communication Professional at COA in SW Ohio. She is also a University of Xavier Graduate and a friend and colleague of Teresas'. COA is a vital organization serving the….Read More & Listen
#EP26: Dementia Care: How to Keep the Peace
Caring for a loved one with memory loss can be one of the most difficult tasks you will face in your life. We haven't been trained for this type of care and frequently find ourselves arguing and fighting about things that really shouldn't….Read More & Listen
#EP25: Neurodegenerative Diseases
The brain is an amazing and very complex part of the human central nervous system which also includes the spinal cord. It controls thinking, memory, language, hearing, learning, vision, balance and even our breathing and heart rate….Read More & Listen