S1 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
S1 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
S1 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
S1 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
S1 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
S1 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
S1 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
S1 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
S1 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
S1 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
S1 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
S1 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
S1 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
S1 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
S1 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
S1 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
S1 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
S1 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
S1 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
S1 Ep24: Bizarre Activities You Might See with Dementia
There are so many examples of interesting to very bizarre activities I have seen over the years. Today I will share a few of these examples with the hope of letting you relax and hit the pause button when it happens to you….Read More & Listen
S1 Ep23: Signs and Symptoms of Dementia
Join us to review common signs and symptoms that may indicate dementia. Keep a journal in the beginning to be able to report accurately what you are seeing and concerned about. Memory loss, Getting lost, and many more….Read More & Listen
S1 Ep22: Lighten the Load of Dementia Care
Join us to review better ways to join your loved one or resident on their individual journey with Dementia. We will discuss the challenges with changing their locations and why this needs lots of consideration and planning….Read More & Listen
S1 Ep21: Normal vs Not Normal Aging with Dementia
Join us to review your current assessment skills then enjoy a recorded drama with Teresa demonstrating a scenario she first saw Teepa Snow perform years ago. The goal is to help you distinguish between red flags that may indicate….Read More & Listen
S1 Ep21: Normal vs Not Normal Aging with Dementia
Join us to review your current assessment skills then enjoy a recorded drama with Teresa demonstrating a scenario she first saw Teepa Snow perform years ago. The goal is to help you distinguish between red flags that may indicate….Read More & Listen
S1 Ep20: Dr. Catherine Franssen discusses the Neuroscience of Memory and Dementia
Dr. Catherine Franssen is recognized internationally as a public speaker, educator, and researcher. She received her Ph.D. in neurobiology from the University of Chicago and has thrived at multiple universities….Read More & Listen
S1 Ep19: Therapists who get Dementia Care
Our guests today are Laurie Walther, M.S., CCC-SLP and Emily Briggs, OTR/L are licensed therapists who are independently certified to train on Teepa Snow's Positive Approach to Care (PAC) techniques….Read More & Listen
S1 Ep18: Anosognosia
Enjoy this podcast where you will learn to observe your person living with dementia and determine in every moment if they have awareness of their memory loss or if they are in a state of complete denial and believe they are just fine.….Read More & Listen
S1 Ep17: Behaviors Indicate a Need
Many times people living with brain changes have a challenge with seeing their own brain changes. Sometimes our loved ones develop Anosognosia or the inability to see their brain deficit, making it challenging initially to engage with them….Read More & Listen
S1 Ep16: Investigating Behaviors, a story, about Jim and Mary
Early in my experience with dementia I saw people with memory loss labeled pretty quickly. I even had a gentleman tell me, “I guess they all get mean and then you have to put them somewhere”….Read More & Listen
S1 Ep14: How can we make the home safe with dementia
As brains decline, safety awareness will become more important to monitor. How can we prevent falls, medication errors or loved ones locking themselves….Read More & Listen
S1 Ep15: Person Centered Memory Care with guest, Paula Levy
Paula Levy is a seasoned Caregiver Consultant from Colorado Springs, CO. She has many years of experience working with Seniors in multiple capacities….Read More & Listen
S1 Ep13: Caregiver Support with Dementia
Caring for another person is one of the most difficult jobs I have ever been faced with. It can be all consuming and sometimes we lose our patience and risk losing our own health in the process….Read More & Listen
S1 Ep12: Answers to Questions about Dementia and Alzheimers
What is Dementia and What is the difference between Dementia and Alzheimer's disease? These are questions I frequently get so we decided to devote a podcast to answering….Read More & Listen
S1 Ep11: How to Find Appropriate Activities with Dementia
Is the activity Productive, Familiar and Enjoyable. Then we need to find ways to include Health and Hygiene in addition to Rest so they can Recharge their Batteries….Read More & Listen
S1 Ep10: Family Frustrations When Dementia Move In
Talk about an unwanted guest, Dementia is probably the most unwanted. It is unpredictable, not logical, sometimes paranoid and always changing!….Read More & Listen
S1 Ep9: Ethical Dilemmas with Dementia, Part Two
Hey Care Partners! Ethical Dilemmas with Dementia part 2 takes us deeper into conversation about handling tough situations. Keep in mind that….Read More & Listen
S1 Ep8: Ethical Dilemmas with Dementia Part 1
Challenges while caring for someone living with Dementia frequently include some ethical dilemmas. Today we will discuss a variety of these challenges ..…..Read More & Listen
S1 Ep7: Dementia Training for First Responders
With our aging population more and more first responders are experiencing individuals with brain changes, but they may not have specific training for these situations.…….Read More & Listen
S1 Ep6: Why do Law Enforcement Officers need Dementia Training?
Law-enforcement officers walk into danger every day. Sometimes there may only be a split second recognize whether this person has mental illness….Read More & Listen
S1 Ep5: Better Communication with Memory Loss Part 2
In this episode, I reviewed the great points from Better Communication Loss Part 1 then move into why we need to stay on your loved ones team.…..Read More & Listen
S1 Ep4: Better Communication with Memory Loss Part 1
We need to change the way we communicate with people living with Dementia, and it's up to us with healthy brains to make that change. Avoid unfair requests..…….Read More & Listen
S1 Ep3: Dementia Care Is Nursing Care
In this Episode Marion Kyner explains what she saw serving many years in extended care communities and comparing it to what she is doing now by providing….Read More & Listen
S1 Ep2: Understanding Alzheimer s and Dementia
In this episode, she discusses the importance of understanding dementia and how it affects individuals differently, as well as the need for better training and resources for caregivers…..Read More & Listen
S1 Ep1: Who Is Teresa Youngstrom
Join Teresa as she explores the necessity of great memory care training and also experience insightful interviews with experts in the field with real-life.….Read More & Listen