Conversations That Inspire Change
Join Teresa as she sits down with professionals, caregivers, and thought leaders to discuss real-world experiences and breakthrough insights in dementia care. These interviews offer fresh perspectives, practical wisdom, and heartfelt stories from those making a difference.
S3 E2: The Longest Staircase: An Alzheimer’s Journey with Chet Rogenski
In this episode, Teresa Youngstrom speaks with Chet Rogenski about his personal journey as a caregiver for his wife, Pamela, who suffered from Alzheimer's disease. Chet shares insights from his experience, the emotional challenges faced, and the lessons learned throughout their 12-year battle with the illness...Read More & Listen
S2:E50 Lorenzo's House: A Beacon of Hope
Hello Care Partners, Let me introduce you to my new Friend and Colleague Patti LaFleur. Patti is the former carepartner to her mom, Linda, who had younger-onset dementia - and a former elementary educator of over 10 years. Patti designs and leads programs with intentionality, knowledge and love. Patti has a Masters Degree in.....Read More & Listen
S3:E5 Navigating the Caregiver Journey with Christina Keys
In this conversation, Teresa Youngstrom RN speaks with Christina Keys, a caregiver advocate who shares her personal journey of caring for her mother after a devastating stroke at the early age of only 62 years. Christina discusses the emotional, physical, and financial challenges of caregiving, ...Read More & Listen
S2:E41 Dementia Darling with Carrie Aalberts
Hello Care Partners, In this enlightening conversation, Teresa Youngstrom and Carrie Aalberts, known as Dementia Darling, explore the complexities of dementia care and the importance of supporting caregivers.Carrie shares her personal journey into the world of dementia, her advocacy work, and ....Read More & Listen
S2:E40 Be Growth Dementia Education with Brenda Gurung
In this enlightening conversation, Teresa Youngstrom and Brenda Gurung discuss the complexities of caregiving, particularly in the context of dementia care. They explore various methods, including the Montessori approach, to empower caregivers and enhance the quality of .....Read More & Listen
S2:E45 Dementia Specialized Adult Daycare
Hello Care Partners,In this podcast episode, Teresa talks with Abby Osborne, the owner of Engaging Days Senior Enrichment Center, a specialized adult daycare for individuals with dementia. They discuss the importance of providing tailored care and activities for those with .....Read More & Listen
S2:E36 Senior LifeCare Consultants with Rachel Hodesh
Hello Care Partners, In this engaging conversation, Teresa Youngstrom interviews Rachel Hodesh, a seasoned life care manager and advocate with over 30 years of experience in senior care Rachel shares her journey into life care management....Read More & Listen
S2:E34 Your Aging Advisor with April Ibarra
Hello Care Partners, This week we have raised the bar again and interviewed April Ibarra a Gerontologist with 35 years of experience in Healthcare. She is a passionate advocate committed to empowering aging adults and supporting those who love them......Read More & Listen
S2:E38 NeuroPsych Center of Greater Cincinnati
Hello Care Partners, Today we will look into the difference between a Neuropsychological and a Neurological evaluation and why it matters to people living with Dementia. Our Guest, Dr. Timothy Sigward is a graduate of the University of .....Read More & Listen
S2:E28 Dr. Brittany Lamb Leading with her ER, Hospice and Dementia Experience
Today I am excited to bring you Dr. Brittany Lamb. She has been practicing as an Emergency Medicine physician since 2014. Working in the ER she grew frustrated witnessing the overwhelm and stress that goes with decision-makers’ need to speak....Read More & Listen
S2:E30 Improv for Dementia with Tom Badger
Hello Care Partners, Have you ever considered how Improv can work with people living with Dementia. Tom Badger has years of experience teaching improv and he is a huge volunteer with the local Alzheimer's Association......Read More & Listen
S2:E25 Pro Seniors with Dimity Orlet
Hey Care Partners, Today we have the Executive Director from Pro Seniors, Inc. in Cincinnati, please help me welcome Dimity Orlet. Dimity Orlet has served as the Executive Director of Pro Seniors, a nonprofit that helps older Ohioans prevent and resolve legal and long-term care problems and...Read More & Listen
S2 EP24: Clermont Senior Services with Jennifer HarcourtCooley Gelfgot
Hello Care Partners, How are you doing caring for another person? Are you caring for a parent, spouse or sibling? These are challenging seasons in our lives and you have heard me say it before that you will need to bring in help or take advantage of a retirement community. It is just too difficult to go it alone and ...Read More & Listen
S2 EP23: Giving Voice Foundation with Kristin Cooley Gelfgot
Hello Care Partners, We have a special guest today representing The Giving Voice Foundation. Kristin Cooley is a clinical social worker who serves as the Program Director for the Giving Voice Foundation. In her Program Director role, she is providing leadership as well as strategic direction for planning, implementation, and...Read More & Listen
S2:E26 Assisted Living Locators with Jasilika Davidson
Please enjoy this podcast with my friend and colleague Jasilika Davidson. Jasilika Davidson is a devoted child of God, wife, mother, educator, veteran, and advocate with a calling to serve others. Married to her college sweetheart, C. Kenneth Davidson II, for over 19 years...Read More & Listen
S2 EP17: Judy Cornish, Founder of DAWN
Hello Care Partners, Today we celebrate another amazing woman who is changing the way we see and care for people living with dementia. Let me introduce you to Judy Cornish. Judy Cornish is an author, founder of the Dementia & Alzheimer’s Wellbeing Network (DAWN®)...Read More & Listen
S2 EP20: Lewy Body Disease with Sarah Hyde-Williams
Hello Care Partners, We have an amazing podcast today with information so valuable to so many. Lewy Body Disease is one of the fastest moving brain failures and can be very difficult to manage and support. So we have searched across the country to bring you Sarah....Read More & Listen
S2 EP16: Dr. Joanna Fix Dementia Advocate Living with Alzheimer's
Hello Care Partners, Please help me welcome my friend Dr. Joanna Fix to our podcast. In her early 40's Joanna was an academic star with an incredible career. She had earned three college degrees including her PHD, and was chair of criminal justice and management at a major university...Read More & Listen
S2 EP14: Founder of Positive Approach to Care (PAC)
Hello Care Partners, We finally have Teepa Snow on our podcast and what a wealth of information and leadership she has provided over the years. Enjoy this conversation that we hope is the first of many. Teepa Snow is one of the world’s leading advocates and educators for anyone living with dementia… Read More & Listen
S2 EP11: Dr. Angela Onyekanne Seniority Mobile Therapy Associates
Hello Care Partners, Help me welcome Dr. Angela Onyekanne, a seasoned PT who has created and developed Seniority Mobile Therapy Associates. Her knowledge and depth of experience are impressive but...Read More & Listen
S2 EP18: Oasis Senior Advisors Cincinnati with Katherine Robinson
Hello Care Partners, Thank you for your wonderful support of our podcast! The reach we are seeing is very exciting. You will be happy to hear we have gone above and beyond again this week with a special guest and colleague Katherine Robinson with Oasis Senior Advisors....Read More & Listen
S2 EP9: Ageless Grace with Denise Medved
Hello Care Partners, Let me introduce you to Denise Medved, the Creator and Founder of Ageless Grace. Ageless Grace Brain Health is a fitness and wellness program consisting of 21 Simple Tools for Lifelong Comfort and Ease that activate the primary.….Read More & Listen
S2 EP8: NeuroPsych Center of Greater Cincinnati
Hello Care Partners, Today we will look into the difference between a Neuropsychological and a Neurological evaluation and why it matters to people living with Dementia. Our Guest, Dr. Timothy Sigward is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame who later
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S2 EP7: Be Light Care
Hello Care Partners, We have done it again and brought you another amazing resource for those of you on the journey with a loved one. Let me introduce Adria Thompson! Adria Thompson is a seasoned speech-language pathologist specializing in dementia care,
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S2 EP6: Catholic Charities with Angela Homelle
Hello Care Partners, Today we are bringing you another excellent resource for our communities! Catholic Charities is a huge organization dedicated to serving all people. Angie Homelle is a friend and colleague who has dedicated endless hours serving others....….Read More & Listen
S2 EP5: Residential Assisted Living with Janet Davies
Hello Care Partners, Today we have another special guest Janet Davies, the Founder/Administrator of Mimi's House! Janet earned a master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology and is a Speech Therapist with 32 years of experience in the healthcare field....….Read More & Listen
S1 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
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 Ep50: Homewatch CareGivers with Stacey Thornberry
Hello Care Partners, Welcome back to episode 50 of Memory Care with Teresa Youngstrom. We are excited to share another great speaker with you, Stacey Thornberry Stacey is the sole owner of Homewatch CareGivers of...….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 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 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 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
S1 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
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 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 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 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