Dementia Dilemmas: Recent Episodes
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Bridging the gap between sympathy and empathy. Providing a platform to discuss a disease rapidly affecting millions. Tackling one dilemma at a time.
Preparing for the holidays is no easy task. Listen to this episode for the dos and don'ts for the holidays and how to survive holiday traveling.
Does your loved one with dementia have intense hallucinations? Do you know what can be causing these hallucinations? Are you aware of ways to try and help them through it? Listen to this episode and find out some helpful tips and information behind hallucinations in those with dementia.
Does your loved one with dementia have trouble falling and staying asleep? This episodes gives some insights on what could be the cause and some helpful ways to try and get your loved one to have a more restful sleep.
You've just been diagnosed with dementia; does that mean you must start typing a letter of resignation? What are some options for success?? Also, what kind of person do you need to be to work with those that have dementia? Listen to this episode and get great insight on how to work through dementia at work and characteristics of great caregivers!
On this episode Millennial Caregiver Jessica Guthrie shares her story on caregiving for her mom Connie. Raw, honest and compassionate interview that discusses sacrifices, schedules and day to day successes.
Body and Brain are equally important when it comes to exercise. Learn how the physical ways to exercise helps keep dementia at bay and all the ways brain exercises can be beneficial before a dementia diagnosis and after.
This episode explains exactly way good oral health is important before and after a Dementia diagnosis. You may think that brushing your loved ones teeth falls low on the list of priorities; you're wrong! Listen why...
I've been diagnosed with Dementia, what do I do now? Do I need to start packing and leave my home? I don't want to leave... what can I do to stay in my home longer? Listen to this episode for the answers to these questions and more!
Give me a break! Listen and learn to ways respite care can be beneficial for the caregiver and the individual with Dementia!
Do you know what services are under home health? Listen to this episode to hear if your loved one with dementia could benefit from home health services.... you might just be surprised!
Don't let the word "Hospice" scare you! Placing you're loved one on hospice can mean an array of beneficial services that in no way indicate your loved one is near death. It's truly more eyes, more care, more support and more love for your loved one. Learn about the benefits and why caregivers are choosing this extra level of care service for their loved ones.
The end stage of dementia comes with the irrefutable fact that your loved one is closer to the death and dying phase. Are you prepared? Do you know what to look for? Do you know how to assist in your loved one's comfort and peace? Listen to this episode and find out some key ways to prepare yourself and what to look for when death is imminent.
Does religion still play a vital role for someone diagnosed with dementia? Can someone diagnosed with dementia remember God? Is it important to be diverse in all different religions? Listen to this episode and find out?
When should someone diagnosed with dementia have their keys taken away? Does a diagnosis mean they immediately should be prohibited from driving? Listen to this episode as we discuss warning signs that its time and what to do if genuine concern just doesn't work.
If BINGO and Balloon Toss are your go to activities please listen to this episode! There is more to life than BINGO for the elderly with dementia. Listen to this episode to find out some more meaningful and purposeful activities to do with those with dementia!
Registered Dietician Molly Robinson shares with us her take on a "Dignified Dining Experience". Listen and learn about what foods are beneficial to help promote brain health and learn about the MIND diet!
Listen and learn what NOT to do when it comes to family dramas. When your loved one is diagnosed with dementia this should bring the family together rather than tear you apart. Division is not welcomed in Dementia!
Dementia is on the rise among African Americans. Listen and learn about some of the contributing causes and ways to help prevent underlying causes. When you know better you do better. Do better and listen to this episode!
Check out this episode as Guest Co-host and Founder of Memoryz App Rishawn Dindial discusses the ways in which he's changing the "standard of dementia care". Download the app and let it assist you and your loved one with dementia in your day to day tasks.
Falls aren't an inevitable part of Dementia. This episode shares ways to prevent falls and understanding why those with diagnosis of dementia are at a high risk for falls. Knowing/learning these reasons and putting interventions into place can drastically reduce the risk of falls.
"Intimacy transcends the physical. It is a feeling of closeness that isn't about proximity but of belonging. It is a beautiful emotional space in which two become one." Steve Maraboli. Take a listen as we talk the naked truth!
Founder of Motivation Champs, Dominick Domasky talks all things inspirational. From personal experience with dementia when his mom was diagnosed; to creating a platform that inspires all. Take a listen to this caregiver share his story and also share all things hoped for Motivation Champs and its future.
Does your loved one have irreversible dementia or do they really have a reversible dementia? Learn the different kinds of reversible dementia and learn to rule these out when your loved ones has signs of confusion and increased forgetfulness.
Author Kacy Chambers joins Dementia Dilemmas to discuss her book "Sometimes Grandma and Grandpa Forget". This book is the perfect tool to help explain to children what is happening to their loved one diagnosed with dementia and the changes they may face. Visit www.authorkacychambers.com to grab your copy!
Hoarding is an extreme "collecting" of ALOT of things. These behaviors are expressed for various reasons in someone who has dementia. Take a listen learn the reasons why and how to help someone with dementia who is hoarding.
Dementia can make “normal” everyday task challenging. However, when life gives you lemons you’ve been taught to make lemonade. 💛 Get our take on making “lemonade” and overcoming challenges at the dinner table.
"Embracing their reality means that you understand their reality has changed and we need to change with it." Assisting the individual with dementia with their bathing and dressing tasks can be difficult at times. Listen to this episode for some helpful advice in getting these tasks completed.
Why do those with a diagnosis of dementia wander? On this episode find out some of the triggers that cause the expression of wandering and some helpful tips to keeping them safe.
On this episode two previous guest co-hosts return to help explore the topic of abuse amongst the elderly. Particularly we discuss heavily the recently released thriller "I Care Alot" from Netflix that depicts a prime example of Exploitation/Financial Abuse.
" Acceptance is the harshest lesson life teaches and the one most important to learn." Rose Tremain. Why do we need to accept a dementia diagnosis? What benefit will I receive from finding acceptance? These questions and more will be discussed in this episode.
“Depression is being colorblind and constantly told how colorful the world is.” Atticus. Listen as we navigate through dementia and depression as well as depression for loved ones/caregivers.
What if? If only... these are phrases that can haunt someone who is grieving. Listen as the stage of bargaining is explained in a way that hopefully makes it easier to go through.
"Anger is a necessary stage of the healing process. Be willing to feel your anger, even thought it may seem endless. The more you truly feel it, the more it will begin to dissipate and the more you will heal." Elisabeth Kubler-Ross
Grief looks different for everyone. When it comes to dementia, not only can the person diagnosed go through the stages of grief but so can their loved ones. This episode discusses the stage of denial and all its components.
Certified Dementia Practitioner and Founder of Dementia Darling Carrie Aalberts guest co-hosts and gives some great advice on self care and preventing burn out. Taking care of someone who has dementia can be stressful at times; know you are not alone!
Founder and Executive Director of Miya Music Therapy guest co-hosts and tells us all about the benefits of music therapy for those who have dementia.
This episode depicts the different forms of communication used when interacting with someone suffering from dementia.
Is it old age or is it dementia? This episode gives some examples and stories that distinguish the difference between normal aging and the disease that is dementia.
This episode dives into the world we are currently living in. COVID-19 has come with many challenges. Hear from our prospective what COVID-19 has done to those affected by dementia.
This episode helps give you some imperative questions to ask when going through the process of finding a memory care community. Even if you're not there yet learn what other options are out there; it takes a village!
Listen to two special guest co-hosts and myself share experiences of behaviors and the types of dementia associated with them.
Introduction to host and purpose behind podcast. A few of upcoming episode topics revealed.