Everyday Dementia Guide

Apr 26 2024 57 ep. 15 mins 8
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This is for you in the trenches, living with or supporting someone with dementia every day. For the times between the appointments, visits from family and friends, for your everyday life. Get tested, actionable tips, education and support for today and every day living with memory concerns or dementia.

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56. Tips for transitions in care

Apr 26 2024 15 mins  
We’re continuing our discussion about when you need to move your loved one living with dementia or Alzheimer’s and today we’re going to talk about setting up for success in these types of transitions. Especially around moving between living or care settings with dementia or Alzheimer’s, it’s important to plan ahead, act early, and communicate well to allow for the best ch

55. Options for housing with dementia

Apr 17 2024 21 mins  
Today we’re going to talk about options for moving with dementia, specifically when your loved one can’t continue to live in their home. The process of helping them choose, or having to choose for them, the next place to live can be completely overwhelming. In other episodes in this series, we’re going to talk about the emotions and tips for transitioning between settings, bu

54. When you have to move your loved one with dementia

Apr 10 2024 14 mins  
This episode is part of a series on transitions in care. We’re going to explore all of the aspects of moving a loved one with dementia including housing options, how to plan for success and how to pay for it. Today we’re starting with step one, knowing when to move your loved one to a different living situation. We’re exploring why and when a move might become necessary and h

53. Spring Cleaning: Social time

Mar 27 2024 12 mins  
Today we’re continuing the Spring Cleaning series at Everyday Dementia Guide. We’re talking about letting go of what’s no longer working in this season of life. Today we’re going to talk about the double-edged sword of socializing as a care partner of someone living with dementia or Alzheimer’s. This is so tricky, because the absolute best thing you can do for your brain,

52. Spring Cleaning: Expectations

Mar 20 2024 13 mins  
Today we’re continuing the Spring Cleaning series at Everyday Dementia Guide. We’re talking about letting go of what’s no longer working in this season of life. Today we’re tackling a huge source of stress, guilt and a dozen other feelings for care partners: expectations. When you are a dementia care partner, you get the perfect opportunity for an expectation audit and spri

51. Spring Cleaning: Task List

Mar 13 2024 11 mins  
Today we’re continuing the Spring Cleaning series at Everyday Dementia Guide. We’re going to talk about out with the old and in with the new and we’re applying it to many areas in our life. We’re exploring the opportunity that you have to really refine all areas of your life to serve you where you are now. Today we’re going to talk about what you can do to your task list

50. Spring cleaning: Home

Mar 06 2024 11 mins  
This episode marks the beginning of our Spring Cleaning series at Everyday Dementia Guide. We’re going to talk about out with the old and in with the new and we’re applying it to things around the home, but also expectations, tasks and even social time. We’ll explore the opportunity that you have to really refine all areas of your life to serve you where you are now. Today we

49. What is delirium?

Feb 25 2024 19 mins  
In this episode we’re going to try and clear up some confusion, about a condition that causes sudden confusion, within the context of a disease that also causes a lot of confusion. We’re talking about delirium, especially as it relates to dementia and Alzheimer’s. We’ll go through what it is, how to recognize it, and what to do if you think your loved one may be experiencin

48. Stages of Dementia

Feb 07 2024 12 mins  
Today we're talking about the stages of dementia and Alzheimer's. What are the stages of the disease and how will we get through them? We'll explore the three stage model and go through about how long each stage lasts and what kinds of behaviors you might see in each stage. We'll also talk about why stressing over which stage your're in, is not necessary. RESOURCES: Alzheimer's

47. Physical Changes with Dementia

Jan 31 2024 11 mins  
When we talk about Alzheimer’s and dementia, we spend a lot of time talking about how the brain is affected, but there may be other physical changes also. As with everything dementia, not all of these things will happen to you or your loved one, so please try not to be overwhelmed. This list is just an attempt to explain and inform you so you feel more prepared. RESOURCES: Ve