MisUnderstanding Dementia Podcast: Recent Episodes
Michael Chua
Are you having a hard time taking care of your loved one that has Dementia? Do you feel stuck on how and what to do with your loved one that has Dementia? Are you ready to take care of yourself and your elderly loved one? Ready to be the best caregiver for your loved one? Then this podcast is for YOU!
Interview with Pamala Hansen, LCSW of Wild Clarity Counseling
For this episode, Dr. Mike Chua is with Pamala Hansen. She is a licensed social worker, (LCSW) from Wild Clarity Counseling. Together they talk about who is Pam and the people she caters to. Pam also shares the things she loves about her work.
In this episode:
01:30 – Who is Pamala Hansen and what does she do?
02:15 - What is Pamala’s specialty?
03:30 – How can people qualify to get Pamala’s services?
05:15 – Pamala shares her favorite things about her job.
Mobile: 731-624-1624
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wildclaritycounseling/
Website: https://www.wildclaritycounseling.com/?fbclid=IwAR2X38jCBbVMjga6tjE0t0HF735-Ui9d4-ky8eZTNxR1MU_JUK12UOxM8Hc
Interview with Ms. Amanda Leitch of Alzheimer's Tennessee
For today’s episode, Dr. Mike Chua is with Ms. Amanda Leitch. She is the director of Alzheimer's Tennessee. Together they talk about the difference between Alzheimer’s and Dementia and the importance of finding support for you and your loved one.
In this episode:
01:30 – Who is Ms. Amanda and what does she do?
02:40 – What is the difference between Alzheimer's and Dementia?
04:25 – What are the signs of Alzheimer’s?
10:15 – What are the areas that Amanda goes to?
11:05 – Amanda talks about her upcoming events.
13:00 – Amanda shares her parting wisdom for the audience.
Mobile: 731-694-8065
Website: https://www.alztennessee.org/home
Interview with Ms. Carrie Brawley Administrator of Unity Psych Hospital
For this episode, Dr. Mike Chua is with Ms. Carrie Brawley. She is the administrator of Unity Psych Hospital. They talk about the qualifications to be admitted in a psych hospital and the step by step process that patients had to go through. Carrie also shares the different services and activities that they offer.
In this episode:
01:25 – Who is Ms. Carrie and what does she do?
02:00 – Carrie shares the services that they offer.
03:15 – Carrie talks about the whole process of their patients, from qualification to admission.
06:10 – What are the activities that they offer?
9:20 – Carrie gives her parting wisdom for the audience.
Address: Unity Psychiatric Care - Martin
458 Hannings Lane, Martin, TN 38237
Mobile: 731-588-2830
Website: https://www.unitypsych.com/
Interview with Ms. Sarah Scott of Jackson Meadows
For today’s episode, Dr. Mike Chua is with Ms. Sarah Scott. She is the community sales manager at Jackson Meadows. Together they talk about who is Sarah and what Jackson Meadows is. Sarah shares the services that they offer and what are the lives in the community like.
In this episode:
01:30 – Who is Sarah Scott and what does she do?
02:25 – What are the services that Jackson Meadows offer?
06:05 – Sarah talks about what a community really is and that it’s not everything.
7:45 – Sarah shares her parting wisdom to the audience.
Mobile: 731-661-0095
Address: 25 Max Lane Dr, Jackson, TN 38305
Website: https://www.seniorhousingnet.com/seniorliving-detail/jackson-meadow_25-max-lane-dr_jackson_tn_38305-633948
Interview with Director of Operations Mr. Frank Burns, Jr. of West TN Medical Group
For today’s episode, Dr. Mike Chua is with Frank Burns, Jr. He is the director of operations of West TN Medical Group. They talk about what is West Tn Medical Group, the specialties that they have and the areas that they handle.
In this episode:
01:40 – Who is Frank Burns, Jr.?
02:15 – What brought Frank to west TN?
02:40 – Frank discuss what he does and the areas that they handle.
04:45 – What are the different specialties that West TN Medical Group has?
Website: https://www.wth.org/
Interview with Charter Senior Living with Ms. Peggy and Ms. Tina
For today’s episode, Dr. Mike Chua is with Ms. Peggy and Ms. Tina from Charter Senior Living. They discuss the many services and fun activities that they offer. They also talk about the importance of planning for your elderly loved one’s future care and how medication management is a must.
In this episode:
01:05 – Who is Ms. Peggy?
01:35 – What are the activities that they have?
02:35 – Who is Ms. Tina and what does she do?
04:15 – The importance of medication management.
05:00 – What are the common causes of falls?
10:00 – Ms. Tina’s parting wisdom for the audience.
Ms. Peggy’s email: marketingcharterjackson.com
Mobile: 731-616-1600
Alternative mobile: 731-423-1004
Ms. Tina’s Email: Nurse@charterjackson.com
Website: https://www.charterjackson.com/
Interview with Mr. Bryson McQuiston Owner of Home Instead, Jackson, TN
Aging is something all of us cannot avoid and to do it wonderfully should be a must. For this episode, Dr. Mike Chua is with Bryson McQuiston. He is the owner of Home Instead in Jackson TN. They discuss the importance of preparing for your place of aging and the whole process. Bryson also talks about why he got into the business and the services that they offer.
In this episode:
01:40 – Who is Mr. Bryson McQuiston and what does he do?
03:20 – Why did Mr. Bryson start Home Instead?
05:25 – The importance of preparation.
09:45 – Mr. Bryson explains the whole process that their clients had to experience.
12:15 – Mr. Bryson shares his parting wisdom with the audience.
Mobile number: 731-984-7062
Website: https://www.homeinstead.com/
Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/homeinsteadinc
How to lose weight safely and effectively with Dr. Ruth Ann Slayton
Obesity is a serious health issue but not everyone knows how to handle it properly. So, for today’s episode, Dr. Mike Chua is with Dr. Ruth Ann Slayton. She is a Doctor of Nursing practitioner, (DNP) and owner of Corner Clinic. Dr. Ruth and Dr. Mike discuss what is BMI and how it can determine if you need to lose weight or not. Dr. Ruth shares her programs, the medicine that she uses and how changing your lifestyle can help you reach your weight loss goals.
In this episode:
01:35 – Who is Dr. Ruth Slayton and what does she do?
02:10 – What is obesity and body mass index or BMI?
03:10 – Dr. Ruth discusses how to safely but effectively lose weight.
04:15 – Dr. Ruth shares her weight loss program.
06:45 – Dr. Ruth talks about some of the ways she helps her patients lose weight.
09:05 – What is an inhibitor medicine?
10:30 – Dr. Ruth gives her parting wisdom to the audience.
Mobile: 731-238-2338
Address: 1104 W VanHook, Milan, Tennessee
Website: https://www.cornerclinic2021.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cornerclinic2021
How to Manage Your Diabetes with Ms. Deborah Leggett, FNP of Family Medical Clinic
Diabetes is a common yet dangerous disease. For today’s episode, Dr. Mike Chua is joined by Ms. Deborah Leggett. She is a family nurse practitioner, (FNP) at the Family Medical Clinic in Jackson TN. Together, they talk about what is Diabetes and its types. What are the different symptoms to watch out for, the medications available, and how to Manage Your Diabetes.
In this episode:
02:10 – Who is Deborah Leggett and what does she do?
03:50 – Deborah discusses what is Diabetes and how to deal with a diabetic.
06:10 – What are the two types of Diabetes?
07:20 – Deborah explains the different ways to check her patients’ sugar levels.
08:40 – What is the normal sugar level for healthy people?
09:50 – Deborah talks about A1C process and how it helps monitor her patients.
11:20 – What are the signs and symptoms of Diabetes?
15:10 – Deborah shares the common ways to manage Diabetes.
17:15 – The benefits of monitoring your blood sugar.
21:21 – Deborah discusses some medication she usually recommends to her diabetic patients.
23:10 – Deborah shares what she learned over the years and how treating Diabetes improved greatly.
Address:
45 Hurt St, Trezevant, TN 38258-2505
Deborah’s mobile numbers: (731) 300-2001 / (731) 669-3864
Website: https://fmcjackson.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fmcofjackson
The Benefits of IV Hydration with Nurse Practitioner Deseray Melton, FNP
Hydrating your body is really important. And drinking water is not the only way to do it. For today’s episode, Dr. Mike Chua is with Deseray Melton. She is a nurse practitioner, FNP and the owner of Infused IV Hydration and Wellness spa. They discuss the benefits of IV hydration and the services that they offer.
In this episode:
01:40 – Who is Deseray Milton and what does she do?
03:35 – Who are the ideal clients that Deseray serves?
06:45 – Deseray talks about the services that they offer.
07:55 – How does Deseray get her products?
09:00 – Deseray shares what to expect when clients come in.
Address: 429 Walker Rd, Ste B, Jackson, TN, United States, Tennessee
Mobile: 731-426-4848
Email: InfusedIVhydration@gmail.com
Website: Www.infusedIVhydration.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083481453651
Navigating the Journey to Success and Significance with Aaron Walker
What is success? For this episode, Dr. Mike Chua is with Aaron Walker. He is the founder and president of View from the Top, an author, and a coach in life and business. Together, they discuss how to navigate the Journey to Success and Significance in life. How having healthy boundaries can prevent burnout and the importance of meaning what we say.
In this episode:
02:55 – Who is Aaron Walker?
06:25 – Aaron shares the story of what prompted him on his path.
10:25 – What are the challenges that Dr. Mike's audience facing today?
11:20 – Aaron talks about the importance of integrity in people’s lives.
17:10 – No is a complete sentence.
Website: https://www.viewfromthetop.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoachAaronWalker/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/AaronWalkerVFTT
Benefits of CBD with Johnathan Chung Owner of Your CBD Store
CBD has long been contested to help with health and wellness. So, for this episode, Dr. Mike is with Johnathan Chung. He is the owner of Your CBD Store, located in Jackson TN. They discuss what is CBD, how it affects the body, and its many benefits.
In this episode:
03:10 – Who is Johnathan Chung and what does he do?
04:15 – What is CBD?
06:05 – Johnathan discusses how CBD works throughout the body.
09:00 – Johnathan talks about the products that they sell in his store.
13:55 – Johnathan shares his messages with the audience.
Address: 1081 Vann Drive Suite 114 Jackson, TN, US 38305
Mobile Number: 731-736-2868
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YourCBDStoreJacksonTN/
Website: https://yourcbdstorejackson.com/
Interview with Ms. Sarah Scott of Jackson Meadows of Jackson, TN
For this episode, Dr. Mike is with Sarah Scott. She is the sales manager of Jackson Meadows of Jackson TN. They discuss what is Jackson Meadows and what are the different services that they offer. Sarah shares some stories about the people who live there and how to lessen most people’s fear of change. Dr. Mike talks about his new project as well, so stay tuned!
In this episode:
02:25 – Who is Sarah and what does she do?
03:30 – What are the different programs that Jackson Meadows offer?
07:00 – Sarah talks about the community and shares what her favorite things are.
10:15 – Sarah encourages people to visit and talks about a story of how it helps someone to move in.
10:50 – Dr. Mike reveals his new project, Serve Your Senior Day.
11:55 – Sarah shares her parting words for the audience.
Address:
25 Max Lane Dr Ofc, Jackson, TN - 38305
Website: https://www.holidayseniorliving.com/
Mobile number: 731-661-0095
Sarah’s Email: sarah.scot@atriaseniorliving.com
Getting out of your comfort zone
For this episode, Dr. Mike talks about how to get out of your comfort zone. He discusses that it can actually make you better and stronger as a person. He breaks things down using the simple yet effective acronym, COMFORT.
In this episode:
03:03 – C: Choose.
03:32 – O: One on one.
04:08 – M: Me.
04:58 – F: Feeling positive.
05:22 – O: Outstanding.
05:44 – R: Repeat.
06:18 – T: Team of winners.
07:04 – Recap.
Interview with Ms. Laura Galbreath of Progressive Directions
For this episode, Dr. Mike is with Laura Galbreath, residential manager of Progressive Directions. They discuss what Laura do and what is the community she serves. Laura talks about what they offer, how they assist people who has learning or development disability and shares that this is a work that you can have fun.
In this episode:
01:25 – Quit sharing your dreams with people who are sleeping on you.
03:06 – Who is Laura and what is a Residential Manager?
04:15 – What does Laura mean by, Person Centered Care?
06:24 – What does Progressive Directions do?
09:20 – Laura talks all about their different homes and what their staff do.
12:00 Laura discuss what Family Model is.
13:04 – Laura talks all about the different programs and services that they offer.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ProgressiveDirections/
Progressive Directions mobile number: 931-647-6333
Buchanan Office: 931-627-6876
Laura’s mobile number: 931-291-2763
Website: https://progressivedirections.org/
5 Questions to Ask Yourself to Find Your Life’s Purpose
So, Dr. Mike talked about how having our life’s purpose can help us. For this episode, let’s watch as he asks the 5 questions to help find our purpose in life.
In this episode:
01:46 – If money were no object, what would you do?
02:10 – If you could do anything in a day, how would you spend it?
02:39 – What’s your passion?
03:03 – What do you really love doing?
03:25 – What was your childhood passion?
4 Ways Living with Purpose Improves Your Health
Purpose really is, everything. For this episode, Dr. Mike talks about the 4 ways living with purpose can improve your health.
In this episode:
03:03 – Dr. Mike talks about his passion and his experience without it.
03:39 – Physical health benefits.
04:18 – Benefits for your personal relationships.
05:09 – Having a healthier retirement.
06:23 – Becoming more resilient.
4 Ways Living with Purpose Improves Your Business
Dr. Mike talks about how living with purpose can make your life better. In this episode, he’ll discuss the business side of things and why having a clear path can help you be successful.
In this episode:
02:56 – Living with purpose helps you to stay in the game.
03:40 – Living with purpose promotes excellence.
04:35 – Dr. Mike quote Les Brown, an inspirational speaker. Only Quality People (OQP)
04:47 – Your purpose can inspire others.
05:34 – Having a clear purpose will attract your ideal clients.
4 Practical Tips for Figuring Out Your Life’s Purpose
Last time, Dr. Mike Chua talked about the 4 major ways that purpose can change your life. In this episode, he is here to discuss the 4 practical tips for figuring out your life’s purpose and its importance.
In this episode:
02:31 – Home in your passions.
03:11 – What injustices fires you up?
03:51 – Volunteer to find your purpose.
04:38 – Ask for feedback.
4 Major Ways Living with Purpose Changes Everything
Having purpose is very important. It can surely make lives more meaningful. In this episode, Dr. Mike Chua shares four major ways living with purpose changes people’s lives for the better.
In this episode:
02:58 – You have abundant energy.
03:55 – You are more engage.
04:32 – You will see more opportunities.
05:44 – You will feel more fulfilled.
Interview with Charter Senior Living of Jackson with Peggy Hanes and Brad Scoggins
For this episode, Dr. Mike Chua is with the people from Charter Senior living Jackson. Brad Scoggins is the regional sales and marketing director. Peggy Haynes is the sales and marketing director. Together they talk about what Charter is and how they differ from other assisted living and memory care facilities. What are the activities that they offer and how being fun is a must for their patients?
In this episode:
01:43 – Who is Brad and what is Charter?
02:14 – Who is Peggy and what does she do?
02:54 – Brad talks about the difference between assisted living and memory care and the different services that they offer.
04:50 – What is echolalia?
05:38 – Peggy talks about the meals they serve and the importance of nutrition.
07:29 – What are the activities that Charter Senior Living Jackson offers?
09:14 – Why are aromatherapy and music important for the patients?
Email: marketing@charterjackson.com
Mobile: 731-423-1004
Mobile: 731-616-1600
Brad’s direct line: 832-226-9130
Website: https://www.charterjackson.com/
Interview with Ms. Debra Utley, LPN / Executive Director of Charter Senior Living, Jackson, TN
For today’s podcast, Dr. Mike Chua is with Debra Utley. She is a long-time nurse, an LPN, and the executive director of Charter Senior Assisted Living of Jackson. They talk about assisted living, memory care, and their difference. They also touch on the importance of nutrition, hydration, and giving seniors a 24/7 attentive care.
In this episode:
00:02 – Who is Debra and what does she do?
02:56 – Debra discuss the difference between assisted living and memory care.
03:34 – Debra shares her background and why she chose to work at Charter Senior Living of Jackson.
06:46 – Debra explains the different activities that they offer.
09:56 – What is sing-fit?
11:52 – Debra talks about their patients’ regular meals, nutrition, and hydration.
Address: 1200 North ParkwayJackson, TN, 38305
Mobile number: 731-423-1004
Website: https://www.charterjackson.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CharterSeniorLivingOfJackson
How to take care of your spouse that has Dementia with Mr. Butch Rose
For this podcast, Dr. Mike Chua is with Butch Rose. They discuss the ways and tips in taking care of a loved one with dementia. Butch also shares words of encouragement to his fellow caregivers and the importance of taking care of once self to be able to give the best care possible.
In this episode:
01:38 – Butch shares their journey and finding out that his wife has dementia.
04:44 – Butch talks about the steps in dealing with his wife’s condition.
07:50 – The stages of grief that dementia patients experience.
09:35 – Three things to combat depression.
10:21 - Butch discuss his journey of educating himself and some tips in taking care of his wife.
16:53 – Butch talks about caregivers taking care of themselves to give the best care possible.
19:00 – Butch reiterated the importance of self-care.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/butch.rose.54
Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gerihab/
Interview with Ms. Deb Leggett, FNP of Family Medical Clinic of Jackson / Trezevant
In this episode, Dr. Mike Chua is with Deb Leggett. She is a nurse practitioner, the owner of Medical Family Clinic and a mom to three kids. Today, Dr. Mike and Deb talks about Deb’s journey into becoming a nurse practitioner, owning a business and the services that they offer. Deb also shares the struggles that she went through and some encouraging words to the listeners.
In this episode:
02:20 – Who is Deb and what are the services that they offer?
03:24 – Why did Deb decided to be a nurse practitioner?
04:41 – Deb talks a bit about her journey on how she got where she is today.
07:15 – Deb shares her struggles while studying, being a mom and working at the same time.
11:47 – What are Deb’s biggest challenges being a nurse practitioner and a business owner?
16:27 – Deb gives her last message to the listeners.
Mobile number: 731-300-2001
Jackson Website: https://fmcjackson.com/
Trezevant Website: https://fmctrezevant.com/?fbclid=IwAR1slpqtJYrn9LB6Wxqa6yS79VBqN-Danh_cv4YfhOH_jVOpygTsX2gIUiQ
Jackson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fmcofjackson/
Trezevant Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fmcoftrezevant
Interview with Tonya Lance of Southern Joint Replacement Institute
For this podcast, Dr. Mike Chua is with Tonya Lance of Southern Joint Replacement Institute. They have a quick chat on who is Tonya and what is her institute is all about.
In this episode:
01:57 – Who is Tonya and what does she do?
03:15 – Tonya talks about the revisions going on the patients that they cater to.
06:26 – Tonya introduces the other medical providers in the institute.
08:40 – Tonya discuss the insurance and mode of payments that they accept.
Mobile number: 615-342-0038
Website: www.sjri.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SouthernJointReplacementInstituteNashville
What is the difference between Cataract and Glaucoma with Dr. Trent Martin of Lifesytle Vision
For today’s episode, Dr. Mike Chua is with Dr. Trent Martin. He is an expert in eye care working on Lifestyle Vision. They discuss what the difference between cataract and glaucoma is. They also talk about the factors that affects the eye pressure and the preventative measures we can take to avoid such complications.
In this episode:
01:30 – Dr. Trent shares a bit about what he do.
02:23 – Dr. Trent explains what Cataract is and some ways to prevent it.
04:07 – What is Glaucoma and its effects?
07:15 – Dr. Trent discuss possible treatments.
08:33 – What are the different factors that increases the eye pressure?
12:30 – Dr. Trent talks about what they do and the technologies they have in their clinic.
Mobile number: 731-513-5755
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifestylevisiontn
How to Prepare Advance Directive for your Loved Ones with Dementia with Dr. Brittany Lamb, MD
In this episode, Dr. Mike Chua is with Dr. Brittany Lamb. She is an ER doctor who helps people with dementia how to take care of their advance directives. They discuss the importance of having a clear plan when people can’t make important decisions for themselves and to talk about those hard conversations early on in life.
In this episode:
04:28 – Dr. Brittany talks a bit about her background and what she do.
05:53 – Why this niche?
08:43 – Dr. Brittany explains the importance of having a POA.
11:31 - When is the ideal age to prepare advance directives and/or a living will?
17:27 – Dr. Brittany discuss the importance of having “that” conversation.
20:30 – Dr. Brittany explains what palliative care is.
27:38 – What is Dr. Brittany’s biggest challenge in being an ER doctor and how does she handle it?
29:07 – Dr. Brittany talks about her program in helping people with dementia.
31:33 – Dr. Brittany’s words to the audience.
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/blambmd
How to Overcome Challenges in LIFE with Lisa Jones Morris, NP
For this episode, Dr. Mike Chua is with Lisa Jones Morris. A former head dresser and now, a nursing practitioner. They talk about the challenges that Lisa experienced in her life and how she overcome them. Dr. Mike and Lisa also encourage the audience that it’s not too late to follow their dreams and be themselves.
In this episode:
02:39 – Lisa talks about her background.
05:01 – What made Lisa choose nursing?
10:26 – Lisa shares her struggles and success stories.
19:42 – What is Lisa’s biggest challenge and how did she overcome it?
24:01 – Lisa’s message for the audience.
GeriHab Show: Golden Years Adult Day Care with Brenda Douglas, LPN
For this episode of the GeriHab show, Dr. Mike Chua is with Brenda Douglas. She is a retired nurse and now the owner of Golden Years Adult Day Care. They discuss what an adult day care is and why Brenda decided to open up one. Brenda also shares what to expect when people sign-up with them.
In this episode:
02:55 – Brenda talks about her background and her passion.
05:27 – Why did Brenda choose adult day care?
07:13 – Brenda shares the activities that they do.
09:48 - Brenda mentioned their other services and the different payment options.
12:45 – Brenda’s words to the people watching.
Mobile number: 731-267-0818
Business number: 731-736-2440
Golden Years Day Care Address: 155-A CARRIAGE HOUSE DR
Jackson, TN 38305
Website: https://golden-years-llc.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alovingplaceforyourgoldenyears
“5 Habits of Healthy, Wealthy & Happy Humans” with Joel Chris Remandaban, PT, MTC
In this episode, Dr. Mike Chua is with Joel Remandaban. He is a physical therapist and an author who had an acute kidney disease. Today, let’s listen as they talk about Joel’s journey overcoming his struggles in finding a kidney donor and transplant. How being at the right place at the right time saved his life multiple times. And now, how to live healthy, wealthy and happy.
In this episode:
02:11 – A little encouragement from Dr. Mike.
03:57 – The ASK method.
06:08 – Joel talks about his background and his migration to the US.
07:12 – Joel talks about his kidney disease.
12:29 – Joel shares his incredible journey into weight loss.
16:14 – What kept Joel moving forward?
20:40 – The importance of synchronicity in Joel’s life.
24:09 – Joel shares the story of how he found kidney donors and his successful transplant.
30:58 – Joel talks about the things that he’s focusing in his life.
35:13 – Joel resource the books that helped him appreciate the abundance in his life and to live wealthy.
Die with Zero by Bill Perkins. You can find the book here: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/52950915-die-with-zero
Die Broke by Stephen M. Pollan and Mark Levin. You can find the book here: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/45511.Die_Broke
Joel’s Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/FatToFitFast
Joel’s book entitled: Fat To Fit Fast by Joel Chris Remandaban. You can find the book here: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/37912465-fat-to-fit-fast
Benefits of Regular Eye Check Up with Dr. Trent Martin - Optometrist in Lifestyle VisionThe eyes are a very, very important part of the body. As the saying goes, our eyes are the windows to our soul. So, for this episode, Dr. Mike Chua is with Dr. Trent Martin, an optometrist in Lifestyle Vision. Together they discuss what an optometrist is, talks a bit about the common eye diseases and the benefits of getting your eyes check regularly.
In this episode:
01:44 – Who is Dr. Trent and what is an optometrist?
02:39 – Dr. Trent shares the reason behind the name of his clinic.
03:52 – Dr. Trent talks about the process in the clinic and everything in between.
06:05 – Dr. Trent explains the most common eye diseases.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifestylevisiontn
Interview with Kalie Ann Foust, FNP at Premier Family Medicine
Are you constrained with the productivity standards with your current practice?
Do you want to provide a 1-on-1 care?
Now is the perfect time to start your own private practice.
In this episode:02:05 – What prompted Kalie to start her own practice?
04:40 – Kalie shares the primary goals of her clinic.
06:55 – What are the different screenings that they do in Premier Family Medicine?
09:30 – Take your health seriously. Listen to your body. – Kalie
10:30 – Always remember the word FAST.
Premier Family Medicines takes walk-ins from 8a-5p
Call them at 731 664 2673
Book an online appointment at www.PFMcares.com
FB page Premier Family Medicine
Interview with Jenny Diffee and Amber Scott of Càdes Center Assisted Living
Looking for a facility that has an environment that feels next to home?
Cades Center Assisted Living offers services right for your loved homes. It is important to find a facility that holistically cares for your loved ones.
In this episode:01:45 – Introduction of Ms. Jenny.
01:55 – What does she do in Cades Center Assisted Living?
02:35 – Introduction of Amber Scott and what she does.
04:05 – What other services does Cades Center Assisted Living provide?
05:25 – Medication management.
05:50 – Cades Center Assisted Living makes sure that they feel like they are living at home in a community-based set-up.
06:05 – Educating and making them live independently as much as possible.
06:30 – Current ongoing activities at Cades Center Assisted Living.
08:30 – The facility promotes activities that prevent isolation.
10:30 – Always remember the word FAST.
Check out their FB page Cades Center Assisted Living
Come and Check out Slayton's Corner Clinic at Milan with Dr. Ruth Ann Slayton, DNP
Looking for a health clinic that provides quality holistic care services?
Slayton’s Corner Clinic is your healthcare home.
In this episode:01:30 – Introduction of Dr. Ruth Ann Slayton.
02:00 – What are the different services provided by Slayton’s Corner Clinic?
02:50 – What are the different infusions for muscle cramps?
03:30 – DOT Physical Certification.
04:25 – What are the different women’s health services offered by Slayton’s Corner Clinic?
05:50 – Different screenings done at Slayton’s Corner Clinic.
06:05 – What are the different health insurances accepted?
07:00 – Slayton’s Corner clinic hours.
08:05 – Always remember the word FAST.
Book an online appointment at www.CornerClinic2021.com
Interview with Ms. Leann of Wesley Living at Milan, TN
What are the services, activities, and programs that Wesley Living offer?
Wesley Living is the next best place to home.
In this episode:01:30 – Introduction of Leann of Wesley Living.
03:30 – How does one become a service coordinator?
06:25 – Services that you can avail at Wesley Living.
08:20 – What activities and programs do Wesley Living offer?
10:30 – Why is Wesley Living the next best place to home?
12:50 – Always remember the word FAST.
You can call Wesley Living at 731 686 8600.
Check out WesleyLiving.com
Why is my Knee Hurting?
Experiencing knee pain most (if not all) of the time?
Know the basic anatomy of your legs and learn how to strengthen them.
In this episode:02:05 – What are the parts of your leg?
02:45 – What happens when we get older?
04:10 – How to relieve the pressure on the knee?
05:20 – Strengthen your quadriceps and hamstrings.
07:15 – Always remember the word FAST.
Call or text for a FREE Discovery Fall and Pain Screening 731-215-0919
Check out GeriHabJackson.com
GeriHab Show: How to Manage Your Wealth in Your Retirement with Gary Carter, CFP
Retiring soon or you just recently retired?
Interested to know how to properly manage your retirement wealth?
Gary Carter talks about how a Certified Financial Planner can help set you to the right path.
In this episode:02:05 – Who is Gary Carter?
02:10 – What does Gary do?
05:00 – What does a Certified Financial Planner do?
05:30 – Gary talks about fiduciary duty.
07:00 – How does one become a CFP?
09:55 – Basic knowledge on how to save money, where to invest is essential in building you finances.
12:15 – Always remember the word FAST.
You can call or text Gary Carter at (386) 344 4788 and email him gary.carter@nm.com
GeriHab Show: Why is my back hurting?
Currently experiencing backpains?
Dr. Mike talks about the parts and components of your spine, vital functions of your nerves and backpain recovery.
In this episode:02:10 – What are the different parts of your spine?
02:40 – Your 5 Lumber bones.
04:25 – What does your IV disc do?
05:55 – The 4 main responsibilities of your nerves.
09:30 – What does your sciatic nerve do?
12:10 – Back pain recovery.
14:45 – Always remember the word FAST.
Check out www.GeriHabJackson.com
Minute with Dr. Mike. “Never let the fear of striking out get in your way.” -Babe Ruth
Who is Babe Ruth and what did he mean when he said, “Never let the fear of striking out get in your way.”?
In This Podcast:00:20 – “Never let the fear of striking out get in your way.”
00:55 – More fails and struggles will make you closer to your goals.
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Minute with Dr. Mike Let's talk about the "F" word
Let’s talk about the good “F” word!
In This Podcast:
00:18 – What is the “F” word?
00:37 – Keep the faith!
01:36 – Write down your goals.
Tuesday Dementia Training: Q and A
Do you have questions about your loved ones that have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and Dementia?
Dr. Mike gives sound advice and suggestions on how to take care of your loved ones diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and Dementia.
In this episode:
02:55 – Question: How can I take care of my wife who is in a nursing home and they cannot go in?
04:10 – Question: My mother was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s following brain chemo, what advice and suggestion could you give in terms of taking care and activities to keep her busy?
05:00 – It is very important to identify what stage of Alzheimer’s your loved one is in to determine what activities are helpful.
05:25 – Movement matters to your brain matter.
07:45 – Question: Any suggestion for a loved one who is on stage 4 Alzheimer’s?
10:15 – Kubler-Ross stages of grief.
12:45 – Dr. Mikes shares 3 important things to do in order to move on from that depression stage.
12:55 – Coaching and counseling (which includes the family.)
15:35 – Medication management (should be balanced.)
17:40 – Be creative with giving medications but you need to ask the nurse or doctor first.
19:35 – Question: My mom is more difficult now, she cannot feel if she is urinating or wasting, is she numb or what?
19:40 – Dr. Mike talks about different brain functions.
22:25 – Pelvic floor muscles exercise can help with urinary control.
23:50 – Always remember the word – FAST.
Q and A with Michelle Eliason, OTR on Alzheimer's and Dementia
How to help your patients decide where to stay?
Michelle Eliason talks about her mission on how to help patients be able to make the choice where they live throughout their lifespan.
In This Podcast:01:37 – Introducing Michelle
02:10 – What can we learn from her?
03:53 – What is ‘aging in place’?
10:28 – How does taking a weak camping trip affect your loved ones?
20:02 – Learning and identifying which part of the brain is affected are very important.
21:16 – Three tips that we can learn on how to take care of our Alzheimer’s and Dementia patients
33:08 – Is epilepsy and dementia the same thing?
36:36 – Last parting wisdom from Michelle.
38:03 – Self Care is not selfish
39:49 – Where can you reach out to Michelle?
41:34 – Always remember the word F-A-S-T!
Website: www.buffalooccupationaltherapy.com / www.agingwithpurpose.org
Alzheimer's and Dementia Support Group: Q and A with Dr. Mike Chua
Do you have a couple of unanswered questions about your loved ones that have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and Dementia?
Dr. Mike answers and gives advice on how to deal and take care of our loved ones having Alzheimer’s and Dementia.
In this episode:
02:10 – Q: Why is my loved one always angry and on that denial stage?
02:40 – Identify what stage using the Kubler-Ross model.
04:20 – 90-second rule (it takes them 90 seconds to process the info).
03:20 – Kubler-Ross model (Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, Acceptance)
04:35 – Ask questions that are answerable by Yes or No.
05:25 – 3 things you need to do when your loved one is in the Depression stage.
07:05 – Why do they keep on jumping from one stage to another (Kubler-Ross)?
08:45 – Q: What information to put on a Medical ID bracelet?
11:25 – Q: My mother wanders all day and repeats the same words, what should we do since we cannot visit her?
13:10 – Q: My mom is fixated on anything negative, what should we do?
15:10 – Q: Admit to a nursing home or just take care of a loved one at home?
17:30 – Q: Did I do the wrong thing by sending my mom to rehab?
18:55 – Always remember the word FAST. 19:10 – You can download Dr. Mike’s book at for FREE at www.drmikechua.com
Tuesday Dementia Training with Lanisha Martin
How do we provide care to patients who have Dementia?
Lanisha Martin is a COTA, CDP, and Author of “Providing Care with Dementia”. Today, she will talk about her book and what can you learn from it.
In This Podcast:
01:13 – Introducing Lanisha Martin.
02:43 – It takes special skills to take care of a patient who has Dementia.
03:18 – What is COTA?
04:55 – Lanisha’s book.
08:10 – The goal is to LEARN.
09:17 – What can we learn from Lanisha’s book?
13:32 – Sundowning.
15:06 – Caregiver burnout.
16:06 – Good rapport.
17:31 – Music is very important to your memory.
18:16 – Sleep is important for people who have Dementia.
20:01 – Vision can also change the behavior.
24:48 – Sometimes, we don’t need lecturing, we just need a reminder.
28:41 – Where can you reach Lanisha and where can you find her book?
30:26 – Always remember the word F-A-S-T!
Q and A with Dr. Mike Chua: Is falling a common thing with Dementia?
Is falling a common thing with Dementia?
In This Podcast:
00:55 – Is falling a common thing for Dementia?
01:18 – Your basal ganglia.
01:41 – Your blood pressure.
03:33 – Your eyes.
06:42 – Your inner ears.
08:30 – Your reflexes.
10:03 – Dehydration.
Tuesday Dementia Training with Nikolay Zuyev of Clinical Selfie
Tuesday Dementia Training with Nikolay Zuyev of Clinical Selfie
In This Podcast:
01:42 – Introducing Nikolay Zuyev
02:50 – Mini Cognitive Test.
08:14 – The purpose of Clinical Selfie
09:30 – Nikolay’s App.
10:53 – Don’t compare yourself to others, compare yourself to your score.
15:02 – Where can you download his app?
15:53 – What made him lead to this path?
18:45 – Where can you reach out Nikolay?
20:29 – Always remember the word F-A-S-T!
22:45 – Last parting words from Nikolay.
Website: www.clinicalselfie.com
Tuesday Dementia Training with Jason Heidel of MakeGrandmaSmile.com
Tuesday Dementia Training with Jason Heidel of MakeGrandmaSmile.com
In This Podcast:
01:02 – Introducing Jason Heidel.
02:22 – Getting to know him more and what he does for a living.
05:00 – What kind of entertainer was he in WCIU?
10:57 – What is MakeGrandmaSmile Program?
16:41 – Samples from his Program.
29:08 – “Celebrating the wins”
34:18 – Caregiver versus Engagement.
38:14 – The hole in the Wall project.
42:33 – Jason Heidel’s website.
47:59 – Last parting wisdom from Jason.
50:40 – Always remember the word F-A-S-T!
Website: www.makegrandmasmile.com
Tuesday Dementia Training with Christine Henderson
How can puppet therapy help our loved ones with Dementia?
Christine Henderson talks about the efficiency of incorporating puppet therapy into a Dementia patient’s plan of care.
This also creates a reconnection among patients and their families.
In this episode:02:10 – Introduction of Christine Henderson.
02:30 – How does puppet therapy help seniors in their fight against Dementia?
04:50 – Christine also does interactive storytelling via Zoom.
05:50 – A true story on how puppet therapy helped a Dementia resident.
09:20 – Incorporating puppets with exercises.
10:25 –The interactive storytelling programs create a reconnection with patients and their families.
13:00 – Catch Christine on the FB Dementia group -- Monday tips and Wednesday storytelling time.
17:30 – Useful tip when using puppet therapy – reminisce together.
21:20 – Always remember the word FAST.
Check out Christine’s website:
www.nevertoooldforstories.com
Tuesday Dementia Training With Christina Macauley, MS-CCC, SLP, CDP Certified Dementia Practitioner
How SLP help improve the quality of life for our loved ones with Alzheimer’s and Dementia patients?
Christina Macauley gives out 3 essential and helpful tips from a speech therapist’s plan of care.
In this episode:
02:10 – What SLPs can do with Dementia?
02:50 – Introduction of Christina Macauley.
04:00 – How can speech therapists help improve the quality of life of Alzheimer’s and Dementia patients?
05:15 – What are the tests conducted to Alzheimer’s and Dementia patients?
06:20 – Christina explains SLUMS and MoCA tests (Cognitive tests).
09:30 – Christina shares 3 essential tips on taking care of our loved ones with Dementia and Alzheimer’s.
09:45 – TIP #1 Maintain a steady routine and keep clear expectations for them.
10:00 – TIP #2 Provide a lot of visual support.
10:45 – TIP #3 Making a memory book.
13:30 – Question: How do you deter someone who wants to go on car rides for several hours 3x a day?
17:30 – Repeat key information to help them stay focused.
17:40 – Speak slowly and clearly to them.
18:00 – Give choices and not just open-ended questions.
19:45 – Give reminders.
20:00 – Be receptive and give them the best and happiest attitude.
21:00 – Active listening.
23:30 – Change your approach and behavior towards taking care of Dementia and Alzheimer’s patients.
27:55 – Your words are powerful for your loved ones.
28:25 – Recognition memory is better preserved than the recall memory.
31:15 – Always remember the word, FAST.
You can reach Christina:
www.carebychristina.com
Tuesday Dementia Training with Dr. Lorena Hawkins, OTR
How to be an advocate for your loved ones with Dementia and Alzheimer’s?
Dr. Lorena Hawkins, OTR, author of Advocating for Seniors, shares some tips on how to become an advocate for our loved ones. And tells us her personal experience which inspired her to write the book.
In this episode:
00:40 – Introduction of Dr. Lorena Hawkins.
02:50 – OTs are strong advocates.
04:00 – What inspired her to write her book, Advocating for Seniors Hospital?
06:30 – US Medicare/Insurance admission system.
09:05 – You need to advocate for your loved one’s health.
12:00 – Medically stable vs Functional patient.
13:00 – We need to learn to negotiate for our loved ones with the healthcare system.
13:00 – Dr. Hawkins shares her personal experience with the system.
15:20 – “I dispute the discharge.”
18:15 – What does CMS mean?
19:00 – How to order Dr. Hawkins book, Advocating for Seniors.
27:10 – A reminder from Dr. Hawkins – learn how to negotiate, increase your negotiating skills.
28:00 – Always remember the word, FAST.
You can reach Dr. Lorena Hawkins:
Website www.advocatingforseniors.org
email lorena@lorenahawkins.com
FB group Advocating for Seniors
Tuesday Dementia Training with Rachel Wiley, OTR
Dr. Rachel Wiley, OTR, shares with us about her practice and about Dementia.
Here are her 3 Quick Tips on taking care of our loved ones with Dementia.
In this episode:
02:55 – Introduction of Rachel Wiley.
05:10 – 3 Tips on taking care of our loved ones with Dementia.
06:05 – TIP #1: Communication. Being careful with the words you use when communicating.
07:30 – 1 negative word counteract with 7 positive words.
09:20 – TIP #2: Use the environment to your advantage.
12:05 – Words are powerful. Change your words to change your world.
12:35 – TIP #3: Allow the patient with Dementia to feel that they are still in control in some aspects of their life.
14:45 – Open-ended question vs. Close-ended question.
18:15 – Question: Why do people with dementia love to talk?
20:40 – Alzheimer’s and Dementia gets worsts over time – important to reminisce.
22:25 – Do reminisce therapy.
You can get in touch with Rachel Wiley:
www.daybydayhometherapy.com (MediCare and Telehealth practice)
www.dementiacollaborative.com (Videos and training)
7 Stages of Dementia
What are the Seven Stages of Dementia?
In This Podcast:
01:49 – Stage One: No Cognitive Decline.
02:09 – Stage Two: Very Mild Cognitive Decline.
02:41 – Stage Three: Mild Cognitive Decline.
04:40 – Stage Four: Moderate Cognitive Decline.
06:01 – Stage Five: Moderately Severe Cognitive Decline.
06:58 – Stage Six: Severe Cognitive Decline or Middle Dementia.
08:12 – Stage Seven: Very Severe Cognitive Decline or Late Dementia.
09:04 – Five Stages of Kubler Ross.
09:08 – The Denial Stage.
10:35 – Anger or Humor Stage.
11:30 – How long do the stages last before the next?
12:10 – Advancing the Stages.
13:24 – The Depression Stage.
14:21 – Meditation Management.
17:33 – Coaching and Counseling.
19:35 – Therapeutic Activities or Exercise.
23:33 – Always remember the word F-A-S-T!
Tuesday Dementia Training with Dr. Michele Rigel, PT, DPT, CDP Certified Dementia Practitioner
How are we managing our Dementia patients during this Covid-19 pandemic?
Dr. Rigel talks about managing her facility, the extra precautions that they took in handling their Dementia residents during this pandemic.
In this episode:
00:35 – Introduction of Dr. Michele Rigel
03:00 – How is Dr. Rigel managing her facility with the ongoing Covid-19 crisis?
04:15 – Infection control is the key.
04:45 – What are the necessary procedures or tips carried out with patients/residents during this pandemic?
08:05 – Demonstrate to dementia patients proper handwashing (this is a very good therapeutic activity.)
09:30 – Additional tips from Dr. Rigel with managing Dementia residents during this pandemic.
11:45 – Remember the word FAST.
11:50 – Find friends/group that will push you to your next level.
12:35 – Take Action.
13:10 – Shoot for the moon.
13:55 – Teach it.
Contact Dr. Michele Rigel: drmichele@homerehabpa.com
Tuesday Dementia Training with Lizette Cloete, OTR
We have a special guest today, Lizette Cloete, she’s an Occupational Therapist based in South Carolina and she has her own business called Innovative Therapy Services and we’re here to ask her some questions.
In This Podcast:02:11 – Introducing Lizette Cloete.
03:10 – What brought her to States?
04:29 – What can we learn today from Lizette?
09:06 – How can you manage medication in a patient’s house?
10:17 – The Pill Pack.
13:34 – How can we help transition to having help at home?
16:13 – The Denial Stage.
16:51 – The Anger or Humor Stage.
17:46 – The Bargaining Stage.
18:09 – The Depression Stage.
18:45 – Medication Management.
20:30 – Coaching and Counseling.
22:07 – How do you find a Coach?
24:00 – Last parting wisdom from Lizette.
25:52 – Why is it called “Care Giver”?
27:09 – Mike and Lizette answers Questions!
33:29 – Where can you find Lizette?
34:47 – Always remember the word F-A-S-T!
Email: InnovativeTherapyServices2020@Gmail.com
Website: http://www.innovativetherapyservices.com
Quick Q and A with Melissa Strout, OTR
Does our behavior affect our loved ones or patients with Dementia?
Melissa Strout, author of Dementia Behavior Journal, talks about a patient’s or loved one’s behavior with Dementia and how our behavior affects them.
In this episode:01:45 – Introduction of Melissa Strout.
03:20 – What are the common causes of behaviors with Dementia patients?
04:40 – Our behavior is the one that affects Dementia patients most of the time.
07:25 – What is caregiver burnout/stress?
08:20 – Melissa talks about her book, Dementia Behavior Journal.
12:50 – It is important to document what behaviors cause negative and positive reaction of our loved ones or patients with Dementia.
14:30 – Make sure that you make a journal of the behavior on the instance that it happened so you would not forget the intensity of the action.
16:55 – Always remember the word FAST.
Contact Melissa Strout
www.functionalhomeot.com
Dementia Behavior Journal available at Amazon
https://amzn.to/2TAtXJF
Tuesday Dementia Training with Occupational Therapist Bre'anna Wilson, OTR
How do we take care of our loved ones with Alzheimer’s and Dementia?
Bre’anna shares to us 3 important tips to effectively manage and take care of our care partners/loved ones with Alzheimer’s and Dementia.
She also shares about her book, Grow with Gratitude.
Gratitude has some healthy benefits like increase happiness, lower stress levels, boost immune system, positive outlook in life, improve relationships with loved ones.
In this episode:
00:40 – Introduction of Bre’anna Wilson.
01:45 – Bre’anna’s background.
01:55 – Bambu Care is Bre’anna’s company.
02:55 – What does Bambu stand for? What do they do?
03:50 – With Dementia, it is all about the patient/loved one.
04:10 – Tips on how we can interact and better understand our loved ones with Dementia.
04:15 – Tip 1: Person before tasks.
07:05 – Tip 2: Simplify everything.
08:10 – Dr. Mike: Remember the acronym K.I.S.S (Keep It Super Simple)
09:15 – Tip 3: Spend more quality time with them.
11:45 – Bre’anna’s book (Grow with Gratitude).
12:00 – Book inspiration was from a 30 day challenge.
12:35 – Caregiving can sometimes become overwhelming that is why we need to balance it out with our care partners.
13:40 – Selfcare is not selfish.
16:00 – Grow with Gratitude (100 day gratitude and selfcare journal) available at https://amzn.to/2z2rDUR
16:20 – Dr. Mike reiterates that there is power over writing a journal.
18:20 – Whatever you are focusing on gets magnified (RAS).
19:35 – Benefits of gratitude – increase happiness, lower stress levels, boost immune system, positive outlook in life, improve relationships with loved ones.
20:40 – Bre’anna’s advice is to make sure to have time out for yourself every day.
22:00 – Dr. Mike: MOVE because movement matters to your brain matter.
22:30 – Motion is the lotion to your joints.
24:15 – Always remember the word FAST.
24:20 – Find friends that will push you to your next level.
25:50 – Take Action.
26:30 – Subscribe, share.
26:45 – Teach it.
You can reach Bre’anna Wilson thru the following:
Website www.letsbambu.com
Podcast What The Dementia
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/bambucare
Email hello@letsbambu.com
Notes on taking ACTION
How do you WOW your patients?
Dr. Mike talks about success in taking ACTION. For him, the bigger the challenge, the bigger the victory.
In this episode:
01:05 – You have to differentiate yourself. You should have that WOW factor.
01:30 – WOW your patients by taking ACTION.
01:35 – Actively do it.
02:55 – Choose to do it.
03:25 – Team of people – an extraordinary team.
04:45 – I, me. Only you have the power to take action.
05:15 – Open your eyes to opportunities.
05:50 – No means not right now. Rejections pave the way to getting more “Yes.”
06:55 – Setbacks are created for your set ups.
Control the Controllables
Take a Pause and Take the Power back.
Control the controllables.
You got this my friends!
In this Podcast:00:30 – Worrying is just like a rocking chair.
01:00 – Take a pause and take the power back.
01:40 – Always remember the word F-A-S-T!
How to start your own side hustle
Today, I’ll share something about myself that I want you to know. Watch now!
In this podcast:01:10 - Learn how to differentiate yourself.
04:50 - Go out —> take action —> NETWORK.
06:05 - Your network is your NET WORTH.
07:15 - Remember the word FAST.
How to WIN in this current situation. Be VIRAL!
Wondering how we can WIN in this current situation?
Dr. Mike encourages us to be VIRAL to win over this virus.
In this episode:00:50 – We can (still) WIN in this situation (pandemic).
00:55 – How can we win? Be Viral!
01:00 – Start thinking like a VICTOR and stop thinking like a victim.
01:50 – INGENUITY – be a genius and find opportunities.
02:02 – REPEAT – repetition is the mother of learning.
02:35 – Learn to take ACTION.
02:50 – LEAD.
The Message of Easter
Are you feeling down today?
Dr. Mike encourages us to get back on our feet after failing.
And always remember the word FAST!
In this episode:01:30 – Whatever you are going through right now – it will pass.
02:05 – Your resurrection Sunday is going to come.
02:10 – Remember F.A.S.T.
02:15 – Find friends that will push you to your next level.
02:45 – Learn how to take Action.
02:55 – Shoot for the moon.
03:05 – You are going to fail but that 3rd Sunday-Resurrection Sunday is going to come.
03:20 – Teach it!
03:35 – Don’t forget! Dr. Mike will be teaching the Alzheimer’s disease and Dementia Care Seminar by end of April.
Invest YOURSELF and Your ideas
Today, I have an important lesson for you about INVESTING. Watch and listen!
In this podcast:01:25 – How do you invest in yourself?
02:25 – Only I, only me, only you can change my life.
03:00 – A NO for today, means a YES for tomorrow.
03:50 – Stop being a victim, and start being a victor.
04:25 – Empower and Encourage yourself.
04:55 – Self-care is not selfish.
05:30 – Find a team of Winners.
06:00 – I.N.V.E.S.T yourself!
How to Start Your LLC by using Legal Zoom or Direct Incorporation
A quick tutorial for you to start your LLC using Direct Incorporation or Legal Zoom.
In this podcast:01:30 – Protect yourself through LLC.
02:50 – Direct Incorporation Package Deals.
05:40 – State fees to Incorporate.
06:30 – Make it formal.
09:20 – Remember the word F.A.S.T!
3 Things That Are True When Climbing Your Own Mountain
Go through anything and be a victor! Watch and be one!
In this podcast:01:00 – Climb that mountain with somebody.
01:50 – Mountain Climbing = HARD WORK
02:35 – Intimidating yet doable.
03:30 – And again, don’t forget the word FAST!
How to Improve your Influence and Impact as a Certified Dementia Practitioner
Today’s video is about how to leverage yourself as a CDP.
In this podcast:
01:25 – Interviews/Talking to people increase the range of your field.
02:45 – Present yourself as a CDP in different events/conferences.
04:20 – Remember F.A.S.T.!
Links:
https://drmikechua.com/?s=Programs&post_type=product – Courses.
Dream another dream my friends.
Today, we have an important lesson to get with Dr. Mike Chua. Come watch and reach for your dreams!
In this podcast:01:20 – How do you achieve that dream?
01:50 – DO IT!
02:00 – REPEAT it again and again.
02:30 – ENCOURAGE yourself and other people.
02:55 – You got to take ACTION.
03:20 – It is ME.
Notes on Social Distancing
How important is social distancing nowadays?
Dr. Mike reminds us on the importance of social distancing to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Also his acronym of CDC is one that you have to remind yourself always.
In this episode:00:20 – CDC recommends social distancing.
00:30 – An acronym for CDC.
00:35 – Choose your friends wisely.
00:55 – Distance yourself from negative people.
01:25 – Connect with right people.
Open Up Your Eyes and Stop Looking at the Limitations
What can you do with your practice during this pandemic?
Dr. Mikes talks about 3 things you can do right with your profession amidst this current situation.
In this episode:01:15 – Keep on serving.
01:30 – Write a book.
01:50 – Create your own course.
02:50 – Reach out to Dr. Mike if you want to create your own course.
03:50 – No need to complicate things to start your online course.
04:20 – Thinking about doing telehealth?
05:45 – Coaches inside the group that can help you start out.
An Arrow Can Only Be Shot by Pulling it Backward. So Just Focus, and Keep Aiming
What is going on my Facebook friends this is Dr. Mike Chua physical therapist and certified dementia practitioner.
Well, I just finished walking around our little neighborhood here.
And I was just listening to some podcasts and some shows and he talked about the life is just like an arrow.
We're in if you want to hit that arrow really well, you just have to pull that arrow really farther. And then once you aimed it, once you've aimed it and released it, boom, that arrow will just go forward real good.
I just want to encourage you guys.
If you are having a hard time in your life right now, if you're having difficulties, if you're having problems with your life, marriage life, financial life, and emotional life work-wise.
Guess what?
The farther the pull, the stronger you're going to go for there. That's my special encouragement for you today.
Go out there, accept the pull, accept the challenge. And the bigger the challenge, the bigger the victory.
And that's my special quick encouragement for you today guys. I wish you all the best.
I'm going to go in, enjoy time with my family, watch some Showtime – it's in the Philippines. It's a show that me and my wife watch all the time.
Shout out to Vice Ganda is the host of that show.
Well anyway, I wish you all the best and always remember when you're feeling a pull in your life, whether it's your work, in your life, in your marriage life, in your financial life and everything, anything – the longer the pool, the further you're going to go.
The bigger the challenge, the bigger the victory.
Sometimes we will encounter some stumbling blocks but those stumbling blocks are created for your stepping stone. Those setbacks are actually made up for you're set up for your next success.
I wish you all the best.
And always remember the word fast – FAST.
First is letter F, find friends that will push you to your next level.
Remember those friends that pushes you, pulls you, boom when once it's released. They'll push you to your next level.
Letter A. You got to learn how to take action.
All this stuff that we're doing. I do live videos in my private group.
I do live videos in some paid group but all these videos if you're not taking action, it's not going to do you good.
Stop analyzing and start taking action.
The next letter, letter S? You’ve got to learn how to shoot for the moon.
Why?
If you miss it, you're going to be eventually landing with the stars.
Keep shooting, keep shooting.
What's the last letter? Letter T.
You got to learn how to teach it.
Why?
Because when you hear it you forget, when you see it you remember. But when you're actually teaching it, you're actually understanding it more.
Speaking of teaching, we are teaching what we call a masterclass. Wherein we're teaching people how to be the best that they can be.
It's a weekly class that we do. We call it Monday Masterclass Training (MMT.)
If you're a therapist, you know what MMT means. It’s a masterclass training when I go live every Monday teaching you what I've been learning from all my coaches.
I've paid thousands of dollars from my coaches, business coach, life coach, whatever coach that I have been paying.
I paid them thousands of dollars just to learn from them about marketing, learning, from them about dementia learning, from them about how to start your own business and how to be influential in your area.
That's what I've been doing and I'm going to teach you how to do that in our Monday Masterclass Training.
Be Awesome. Be great. Be excellent.
Always remember, the stronger the pull the farther you'll go.
See you later. Bye-bye.
Learn How to Lead Your Career
When is the best time to find an alternative career?
Dr. Mike talks about the things that we can do amidst these lockdowns. That we can still earn online and all we have to do is just take the LEAD.
In this episode:00:50 – This is the best time to find that alternative career.
01:00 – Things you can do online to still continue earning despite the lockdown.
04:10 – LEAD.
04:35 – Identify where you are and your goals.
05:05 – Keep LOOKING.
05:30 – ENGAGE and ENCOURAGE.
06:15 – Take ACTION.
07:45 – Just DO it.
Do not be afraid to ask for what you want.
Always remember the word A.S.K!
In this podcast:1:25 – Ask and you shall receive.
1:35 – Seek, keep looking for it.
2:45 – Knock, and it will open for you.
Are you bitter or better?
Don’t be a bitter person, be a better person!
In this podcast:1:55 – How to move on with bitterness?
2:20 – You have to have big goals.
3:00 – Empower yourself to the next level.
3:40 – Join the Team of Winners.
4:30 – Take Action.
5:35 – Have some Energy!
6:20 – Repeat it again and again.
3 Things You Need to Do in this Time of Crisis. T. P. and A.
How are you handling the Coronavirus scare?
Dr. Mike shares some helpful tips on dealing with the current Coronavirus crisis the world is dealing with today.
In this episode:00:30 – Three things you need to do during a crisis.
00:35 – Think.
00:45 – Pray.
01:25 – Act on it.
02:20 – Time to change and be the best that you can be.
How to Make Money Online during this Social Distance Precaution. Be a Leader. Be a M. E. N. T. O. R.
Learn the MENTOR method with Dr. Mike. This is very helpful especially during this social distancing heightened precaution.
Earn while maintaining social distancing precaution.
In this episode:01:00 – What is a MENTOR method?
01:05 – Meet a need or niche.
01:30 – Educate them.
02:40 – Network with other people and groups.
03:40 – Team of winners.
04:50 – One on one.
05:15 – Repeat recurring revenue.
How to make an Extra $$$ as a Certified Dementia Practitioner.
"Today, I have a message that I wanted to share with. Get along and watch!"
In this podcast:
1:10 – If I can do it, you can do it too.
3:20 – Use what you have right now.
3:45 – Get a business license.
4:35 – Get a professional insurance.
6:15 – You need a Medicare.
7:55 – You have to get out of your comfort zone.
10:20 – All you need to do is take ACTION.
11:10 – Always remember the word FAST!
This too shall Pass my friends... And also wash your hands. 😃😃😃 So how do you Pass?
It has been said, that you are either going into a crisis, getting into a crisis, or getting out of a crisis. This too shall Pass... And also wash your hands. So how do you Pass?
In this Podcast:
00:29 – This too shall pass.
01:42 – Letter P is being POSITIVE.
02:41 – Letter A is to ACKNOWLEDGE.
03:57 – Letter S is to SHARE the Knowledge, NOT the Germs.
05:01 – Letter S is to SHOOT for the Moon, you will eventually land with the Stars.
Don’t forget to subscribe - Misunderstanding Dementia
Visit us at: www.drmikechua.com
INTERVIEW WITH DUANE DICKERSON FROM AVALON HOSPICE
Today, we have an interview with Duane Dickerson. In this video, we will know what he does and provide as a registered nurse.
In this podcast:
00:25 - Duane’s job and services.
01:20 - How do people qualify in a hospice? And how do they get all the equipment?
02:45 - Where can we reach Duane and the hospice?
04:00 - Last parting wisdom for Duane!
05:45 - Remember the word F.A.S.T!
Avalon HOSPICE
1024 Greystone Square
Jackson, TN 38305
Duane Dickerson, RN
Hospice Care Consultant
ddickerson@curohs.com
Phone: 731.736.2046
Fax: 731.736.2049
Mobile: 731.413.4647
www.avalon-hospice.com
Interview with Ms. Lori Farrow, the Caris Representative of Caris Healthcare
Anxious and undecided for your loved one to go to hospice care?
Lori Farrow, a Caris Representative, talks about hospice care with Caris Healthcare.
In this episode:
00:35 – Introduction of Lori Farrow.
01:20 – How do they qualify hospice and the services they can get?
03:35 – Ms. Farrow’s shares her grandmother’s experience with hospice care.
05:30 – Always remember – FAST.
06:35 – You do better if you know better.
For more information about CARIS healthcare:
Lori Farrow (Caris Representative)
5120 Telecom Drive, Suit B
Milan, TN 38358
731 686 3723
For Referrals:
866 694 4848
Interview with Ms. April King from West Tennessee Neuroscience and Spine Center in Jackson, TN
April King is a Neuroscience and Spine Healthcare from West Tennessee Healthcare. Let’s get to know her more and what she does today!
In this Podcast:00:31 – Introducing April King and what they do.
03:55 – Where can we reach April?
04:32 – Always remember the word F-A-S-T!
05:40 – Last parting advice from April.
For more details:
West Tennessee Healthcare
April KingNeuroscience and Spine Healthcare
Phone: 731-541-9434
Email: april.king@wth.org
Interview with Ms. Cathy Nelson, the Eldercare Advisor of American Senior Living
Cathy Nelson is the Eldercare Advisor of American Senior Living. Today, we are here with her to get to know her more and what she does.
In this Podcast:00:30 – Introducing Cathy Nelson.
01:07 – What do they go to Cathy for as an Eldercare Advisor?
02:10 – Where is Cathy located?
03:32 – Always remember the word F-A-S-T!
For more details:
Cathy NelsonEldercare Advisor
American Senior Living
Phone: 225-772-7254
Email: cnelson@americareusa.net
Interview with Jaleesa Mason, LPN - Admissions Director & Clinical Liaison in Huntingdon Health
Jaleesa Mason, LPN talks about the services that they offer in Huntingdon Health.
She will also discuss two important procedures or ways on how they qualify their patients to be in their facility.
Find out more.
In this episode of Misunderstanding Dementia:00:30 – Introduction of Jaleesa Mason
00:50 – What health care services do they offer?
01:25 – What health insurances do they take in?
01:50 – How does one qualify to be in their facility?
03:15 – How long do they stay for skilled nursing?
04:45 – Always remember – F.A.S.T
05:55 – Knowledge is power.
For more information on Huntingdon Health and Rehab:
Website http://huntingdonhealth.com
FB https://www.facebook.com/HuntingdonHealth/
IG HuntingdonHealthandRehab
635 High Street Huntingdon, TN 38344
Jaleesa Mason, LPN (Admissions Director and Clinical Liaison)Email JMason@huntingdonhealth.com
Phone number 731-986-8948
Work cellphone 731-394-1024
Interview with Ms. Katie Snider, the Assisted Director of Nursing in Unity Psychiatric Care
Katie Snider is the Assisted Director of Nursing in Unity Psychiatric Care. Let’s get to know more of her today!
In this Podcast:00:55 – Introducing Katie Snider.
02:19 – The different levels of care.
03:38 – What are the other services that they provide?
08:43 – Anything you need to know about Psychiatric Care and where you can reach them.
09:36 – Always remember the word F-A-S-T!
11:21 – Last parting wisdom from Katie.
For more details:
Unity Psychiatric Care458 Hannings Lane, Martin, TN 38237
Located at the corner of Hannings Lane and Skyhawk Parkway, near Volunteer Community Hospital
Phone: 731.588.2830
Fax: 731.587.6923
Fax: 731.588.2917 (After hours)
Interview with Amanda Barlow Leitch, West Tennessee Regional Coordinator
Today, we have a short interview with Amanda Barlow Leitch, West Tennessee Regional Coordinator.
In this podcast:00:30 - Where is Amanda from and what does she do?
02:00 - Where can we reach her and what areas does Alzheimer’s Tennessee occupy?
02:40 - Remember the word F.A.S.T!
Alzheimer’s Tennessee
**Amanda Barlow Leitch
Phone:** 731.694.8065
**West Tennessee
Regional Coordinator**amanda.barlowleitch@TNalz.org
www.alzTennessee.org
Interview with Brooke Hilton, the Marketing Liaison of Tennessee Quality Care
What does a marketing liaison do?
Brooke Hilton talks about the services that they offer in Tennessee Quality Care and her important role in carrying out these services.
In this episode:00:10 – Introduction of Brooke Hilton.
01:05 – What services does Tennessee Quality Care offer?
01:50 – What are their services areas?
02:15 – What is a CON?
02:50 – Contact information.
Tennessee Quality Care
Phone number 410 2250; 410 2260
Website: https://tnquality.com/
Brooke Hilton
731 608 1787
bhilton@tnquality.com
Interview with Ms. Stacey Reed, RN - Health Management | West Tennessee Healthcare
Stacey Reed is a Registered Nurse and a part of the Health Management in West Tennessee Healthcare. Today, let’s get to know her more and what she does.
In this Podcast:00:28 – Introducing Stacey Reed.
01:21 – What are the normal levels of cholesterol, blood pressure, and blood sugar?
02:03 – Where can we reach Stacey Reed?
02:30 – Advice from Stacey.
02:44 – Always remember the word F-A-S-T!
For more details:
**Stacey Reed, RN
Health Management
West Tennessee Healthcare**657, Skyline Dr.
Jackson, TN 38301
Phone: (731) 541-2500 | Fax: (731) 541-2515
Email: Stacey.Reed@wth.org
Interview with Atty. Sara Barnett and Atty. Heather Gavrock from Spragins, Barnett & Cobb, PLC
Atty. Barnet and Atty. Gavrocks talks about a very important legal topic when caring for patient’s with Dementia – Power of Attorney.
What is Power of Attorney? When do you actually need one?
In this episode of Misunderstanding Dementia Podcast:04:00 – Brief history about Lady Justice.
01:30 – Introduction of Atty Barnett and Atty. Gavrock (what services they offer)
03:00 – When is the good time to get a Power of Attorney? (before, during or while having Dementia)
03:20 – Everybody needs a Power of Attorney.
04:35 – What is a Power of Attorney?
05:30 – How important is Asset Protection?
06:30 – Take note of the 5-year look back period.
09:55 – Plan ahead and call us.
Phone number 731 424 0461
Atty. Heather Gavrock hjg@spraginslaw.com
Atty Sara Barnett sarabarnett@spraginslaw.com
Website https://www.spraginslaw.com/
Interview with Ms. Lisa Tilley, the Eldercare Advisor of Americare Assisted Living & Memory Care
Today, we have an interview with Lisa Tilley, the Eldercare Advisor from Americare Assisted Living & Memory Care.
In this podcast:
00:40 – Introducing Lisa Tilley.
01:20 – How can we reach out to Lisa if we have questions?
02:18 – Where can we find Americare Assisted Living & Memory?
04:24 – Advice from Lisa.
05:55 – Where can you reach Lisa?
06:22 – Always remember the word F-A-S-T!
For more details:
Lisa Tilley
Eldercare Advisor
Americare Assisted Living & Memory Care
Phone: 731-316-9491
Website: www.americareusa.net
Email: ltilley@americareusa.net
Interview with Ms. Peggy Haynes, a Marketing Director in Morningside of Jackson in Jackson, TN
Today, we have an interview with Peggy Haynes, the Marketing Director of Morningside of Jackson.
In this podcast:00:35 – Who is Peggy Haynes?
01:17 – What are the services do they offer?
02:16 – Where can you reach Peggy?
02:46 – Introducing the Morningside of Jackson.
03:13 – Always remember the word F-A-S-T!
For more details:
MORNINGSIDE OF JACKSON1200 North Parkway, Jackson, TN 38305
PEGGY HAYNESMarketing Director
P: 731-423-1004 | c: 731-437-3746 | f: 731-423-8342
Email: phaynes@5ssl.com
Website: www.morningsideofjackson.com
Interview with Ms. Sabrina Young from West Tennessee HealthCare Hospice Division
Today, we have an interview with Ms. Sabrina Young from West Tennessee HealthCare Hospice Division.
In this podcast:
00:25 - Who is Ms. Sabrina and what does she offer?
02:05 - How does Hospice qualify for unfortunate people?
03:40 - Remember the word F.A.S.T!
For more details:
Sabrina Young
Marketing & Community Outreach Liaison
West Tennessee Healthcare Hospice
1804 Highway 45 By-Pass Suite 100 • Jackson, Tennessee 38305
Phone: 731-234-0752 • Office: 731-664-4220, 1-800-286-5717
Fax: 731-664-4231
Email: Hospice@wth.org
Website: Wth.org
Interview with Ms. Angie of Regency Retirement Village
Today, we have Ms. Angie from Regency Retirement Village. Let’s get to know her!
In this podcast:00:25 - Who is Ms. Angie and what is Regency Retirement Village?
02:20 - Remember the word F.A.S.T.!
For more details:
Angie Arrington
Outreach Liaison
Regency Retirement Village
420 Cheyenne Drive • Jackson, Tennessee 38305
Phone: 731-693-5464 • Office: 731-661-9888 • Fax: 731-661-9056
aarrington@regencyretirementjackson.com
www.regencyretirementjackson.com
How do you become an awesome PhysioSecret guru? Be a Jared!
Constantly working on yourself and your craft to become an awesome Physical Therapist and to be able to give the best treatment your patients deserve.
Just be J.A.R.E.D!
In this episode of Misunderstanding Dementia:01:45 – How do you become an awesome Physical Therapist?
01:50 – Be JARED
01:55 – JUMP into that niche and be the go-to-person with your skill.
02:30 – Niche down to scale up.
02:35 – Taking ACTION.
02:45 – Imperfect action beats perfect inaction.
03:10 – REPEAT and rinse.
03:50 – Don’t achieve perfection instead strive for excellence and progression.
04:35 – DO it.
Opening of the gift from Captain David Bayliff!!! Winning Mindset!!!
What is inside that package?
Take a guess on what is inside the package that Dr. Mike Chua received from Captain David Bayliff.
In this episode of ACG:01:00 – Look for people that believes in you – your goals, why, passion.
02:00 – What is insides Captain David Bayliff’s package?
03:00 – Feeling down? Talk to people who will pull you up.
03:00 – Everything starts with MINDSET.
05:30 – F.A.S.T
Inhale. Exhale. Be Awesome.
How to be AWESOME?
Dr. Mike Chua shares to us how to become AWESOME in whatever we do in life.
In this episode of ACG:00:50 – How do you become awesome? Inhale, exhale, let go.
01:50 – Learn to take Action.
02:05 – Seek Wisdom.
02:25 – Bring Energy.
03:25 – Salt brings taste in life.
04:00 – Be Outstanding.
04:25 – Learn how to look for a Mark.
04:55 – Elevate other people.
06:05 – FAST (Friends, Action, Shoot, Teach)
Center for Applied Research Edited
Today, we have an interview with Dr. Cameron and we will discuss his profile and his field about Dementia.
In this podcast:1:00 - NCCDP and ICCDP
3:30 - What is Montessori Way in approaching with dementia care?
9:25 - What is the process called “Normalization”?
11:35 - Dr. Cameron’s 6-hour course.
15:15 - Worldwide Montessori Inspired Lifestyle Federation
17:45 - Dr. Cameron’s approach to people with dementia
21:25 - An awesome story from Dr. Cameron!
27:05 - Welcome your mistakes.
Links:https://www.nccdp.org/ - National Council of Certified Dementia Practitionershttps://www.iccdp.net/ - International Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners
It's never too late to pursue your passion. But you already know that deep down. - Ava Duvernay
What is your passion? What is your purpose?
Dr. Mike Chua talks briefly about the 4 P’s and gives us a gentle reminder that it is OK to fail.
In this episode of Misunderstanding Dementia:00:50 – Question of the day: What is your passion?
01:10 – Four P’s (Passion, Productivity, Profit, Purpose)
03:00 – FAST (Friends, Action, Shoot, Teach)
04:55 – Alzheimer’s disease and Dementia seminar
What is your VISION for this year my friends? It’s 2020
This is Dr. Mike Chua again physical therapist and certified dementia practitioner and I am your alternative career.
I haven't been doing live lately because we've been so busy with the New Year Christmas time and everything. I wanted to put out there, what is your vision for this year my friends?
It's a nice year, it's called 2020, you know what 2020 means? It's 2020 vision and when your vision is really nice and perfect, its 20-20.
What is your vision?
I'm breaking down what vision is. First letter is letter “V”. You got to learn how to you think being a VICTOR.
You got to learn how to start thinking like a victor, stop thinking like a victim. Everybody can feel like a victim but today is the year 2020 you got to start thinking like a victor, start thinking that you're winning.
Next letter, letter “I” INFORMATION. There is so much information out there and you just keep getting those information but what I want you to do is you got to take action. You got to take action so get all the information in the world that you can; you watch YouTube, take all the courses but you got to take action.
The next letter, letter “S”. You got to learn how to have SYSTEM in place. You'll learn how to plan.
Speaking of planning, I have a planner, I write down my stuff. We have this caregiver freedom journal you can write down on that journal.
You got to learn how to plan. You got to learn how to have system because without system in place, you fail to plan, you plan to fail.
The next letter, letter “I” is ONLY YOU, ONLY ME can change the situation. I can blame all the people, I can blame the government, I can blame my wife, I could blame the company I work for but only you can change that perfect vision that you want to have.
The next letter, letter “O.” There are so much OPPORTUNITIES out there, just open up your eyes, just like a perfect vision. Open up your eyes, you've got all these opportunities out there – side hustle, entrepreneurship, extra job out there.
Go out there, look out for that opportunities. You have to have an open mind. Your mind is just like a parachute, it will not work if you don't open. So look up open up those opportunities.
The next letter, letter “N” saying “NO”. You’ve got to learn to say “No” to all this stuff that you're seeing right now in order for you to be able to say “Yes” in the future that you're going to have.
Learning how to say “No,” it's not bad to say “No.” You have to learn how to say “No” in order for you to get the “Yes” in the future.
Let’s go ahead and recap.
Letter “V” stop thinking like a victim and start thinking like a victor.
Letter “I” get all the information that you can get but you got to take action because like what I said too much information is too bad. You got to learn how to take action.
Letter “S” system. You have to have system in place.
And letter “I” only I, only you can change this vision that you have for your life.
Letter “O” opportunities. Open up your mind for all the opportunities out there.
And letter “N” saying “No.”
This is going to be big 2020 but the bigger the challenge, the bigger the victory and I wish all the best and happy 2020 and hopefully I can do more live videos but I'll see you around.
God bless you and VISION.
Happy Holidays from the Chua family!
First of all, Happy, Happy Holidays! Today is Sunday, December the 22nd. It's around 4:45 Central Standard Time. I would like to greet everybody a Happy, Happy Holidays! Merry Christmas to every one of you! But before I let you go, I wanted to talk about the acronym of the Holiday, what is the holiday? We will break it down.
Letter H, it says Happiness is a choice. You got to learn how to choose, you got to learn how to be happy. And this is what my wife's been telling me, because sometimes I come home I'm really tired and everything and when I get home, I'm just tired. And then she would always tell me "Hey dad, happiness is a choice." So, you got to learn how to choose happiness because today or this holiday season is the time. The time to be festive, the time to be happy.
Next Letter O, have an Open mind. It's a new year. It's a decade, it's about to be finished. And it's a new year, it's going to be 2020, you have to have an open mind to get new opportunities, new challenges in life.
Next letter L. You got to learn how to Love, Live, and Learn.
Next letter I. You got to learn how to Improve. Improve yourself. Improve your impact, you're influencing your community, influencing your area, influencing your job, influencing whatever you're doing. Because if you are the same person last month, guess what? It's the same. You can learn how to improve and how to develop your new skills.
Next letter D, you got to learn how to Develop. Develop new habits. If you are doing the same thing again and again, guess what it's called insanity. If you want to develop new successes in life, you got to learn how to develop new habits.
Next letter A, you got to learn how to take ACTION, all the things that we're doing if you're not taking action, guess what, you're not going to improve.
Last but not the least, letter Y. Only YOU can make this happen. Only you can make this better for you.
That's my special acronym for you today. Alternative Careers Group, Facebook, friends, and everybody out there. Again, Happy, Happy holidays! From my family to yours. And I wish you all the best.
Interview with Melissa Strout - an Occupational Therapist and a Certified Dementia Practitioner
Melissa Strout is an occupational therapist and dementia practitioner. She is going to help us identify and understand the different behaviors in Dementia since she is going to publish her book soon called, “Managing different behaviors in Dementia”.
01:11 – Who is Melissa Strout and what does she do?
01:42 – In what specific part of Florida is Melissa living at right now?
02:16 – The most common dementia behavior that Melissa see in her practice.
02:38 – What is sundowning and how can we prevent it?
04:21 – What is Melissa’s book all about?
06:43 – Where can you reach Melissa?
07:34 – Melissa’s advice to practitioners who handle patients with Dementia.
08:10 – Remember the word F-A-S-T.
Melissa’s Email: Melissa.Strout@FunctionalHomeOT.com
Happy Valentine's my friends! So how do you Love? Be like my wife Puppen Chua
Dr. Mike's advice on Valentine’s day – be a good lover.
How do you become a good lover?
Dr. Mike Chua gives an inspiring and well thought off acronym to his wife’s (PUPPEN) name.
Find out more about this podcast.
In this episode of Misunderstanding Dementia:
01:05 – Be Positive.
01:25 – Be Uplifting. Uplift other people.
02:00 – Preserve your power.
02:50 – Be Patient.
03:00 – Energy. Know when and where to give out your energy.
03:20 – Never say No. Never say no to someone or something that you love.
This is Dr. Mike Chua, physical therapist and certified dementia practitioner and yes, I am your alternative career coach. I haven't been going live on my own personal page but I've been very busy with my group called alternative careers group for the rehab professionals. Well anyway, first of all, I'd like to say hi and hello to all my friends. They're here in the States, in the Philippines, and all over the world. Second, yesterday I went to state training to be a provider for the department of intellectual disabilities. So basically, we're going to be providing therapy services to the intellectually disabled people here in Tennessee, I had to train to be trained and instead of me training people, I was the one being trained. But it was such an exciting day for me yesterday.
There were diverse people there, there was an African, American guy, the actual trainer is from India and it was just a diverse culture and at one point, I told somebody in that group that I came from a poor country. And just this morning, I saw a post from Tom Ziglar, one of the guys that I follow. He's really an awesome guy, the son of Zig Ziglar. And he said, we live in two nations, the poorest nation is not your country. The first nation is the Procrasti-NATION and the richest country is actually the Imagi-NATION. I hope you get that thing there.
We are not from a poor country. I came from the Philippines. We are technically not from a poor country. And here in America, they say this is the richest country in the world or this is not the richest country in the world. It is actually Imagi-NATION, I hope you got that. If you are continually procrastinating, guess what, you're going to be really poor; poor in your finances, poor in your mind, poor in your health, poor in everything. But if you have that imagination, you're imagining all the time, you're trying to level up yourself. You're trying to be better. You're trying to be awesome. Guess what? Guess what? Guess what? You're going to be the richest person in the world. That's my special challenge for today. You can choose your nationality, you can choose your citizenship, just like what Tom said. Choose to be in that Imagi-NATION citizenship. I hope I make justice in that hole there.
Alright, have a great day! Be Awesome. Be great, Be excellent.
This is Dr. Mike Chua, your physical therapist and certified dementia practitioner, and aside from me being your alternative career coach, I am the husband of Puppen Chua. I'm taking my wife, it's our anniversary today. I bought her flowers last night, bought her a perfume, and she said she’d go to just return it. But anyway, I just wanted to, of course, obviously greet my wife, who is my wife for almost 20 years now.
I put there above “How do you become an awesome wife?”, “How do you become a better wife to your husband?” Follow the word PUPPEN; P-U-P-P-E-N. So, how do you become an awesome and a wonderful wife?
First, you need to be letter P, you have to be Passionate. You got to be passionate about your relationship. You have to be passionate about your love to your husband. My wife, she's very passionate. When I come home, she would sometimes surprise me and she’s very passionate about our love.
In the next letter, letter U, you have to be Understanding. She’s the most understanding person in the world, whatever I want to do, she would understand and support me. If you want to be an awesome and supportive wife, you got to be understanding. You got to learn how to understand your husband. You got to support him in whatever he does, well, of course, the positive things that he does, right?
Letter P, you got to be Positive. How can husband go home, he’s stressed out in his job, stressed out in his business, stressed out in his own life, and he’ll come home with a negative wife, negative nagging wife? Guess what, He doesn’t want to go home. He wants to come home to a positive, uplifting wife, who will bring out the best in him.
Next letter P, another letter P. You got to be Productive. If you’re a wife, obviously you are the best. You’re a wife and a mother, you’re the most productive person in the world. My wife, imagine that, she runs her business. She has her own business. It’s a full-time gig and she’s a mother of three. And a full-time husband to me, imagine that, handling Mike Chua, right? It's going to be really, really hard.
Next letter E, you got to have the Energy. My wife has the best energy in the world. She’s the first person to wake up and the last person to sleep. This morning, I think she woke up around 5:30 and I already slept by around 10:00. And in 11:00, she’s still awake. You got to have the energy. How do you get the energy? You have to exercise. She’s exercising all the time.
Last but not least, letter N. If you want to be an awesome mother, awesome wife, you have to learn how to say No to the things today, in order for you to be able to say yes to the things to tomorrow.
So again, what are the best ways to be awesome as a wife? First, you got to be Passionate. The next letter is you got to be Understanding. Next letter P is Positive. Next letter P is Productive. Next letter E is Energy. You got to have energy. And last but not least you have to say no. My wife said no to a lot of stuff before, because she wanted to be with me and bring up the best in me.
All right, have a great day. Be Awesome, be great, be excellent. And always remember the bigger the challenge, the bigger the victory.
And to my wife, she’s watching or listening to Happy Anniversary. I love you very much.
Interview with Dr. Kenneth Carr, MD, FABFM - a Family Medicine Specialist in Weakley County Family Medicine Inc.
Dr. Carr shares with us his knowledge about Dementia. Being a family medicine physician, he has encountered several types of patients with Dementia. And in this episode, he shares with us some best practices and preventive measures in dealing with dementia patients.
In this episode of Misunderstanding Dementia show:
00:30 – Introduction of Dr. Kenneth Carr
02:00 – What made Dr. Carr decide to be a physician?
03:25 – What are the most common types of patients that Dr. Carr sees in his practice?
06:30 – What’s the initial protocol that Dr. Carr follow?
08:15 – What is the common type of Dementia that he sees?
11:05 – Can Alzheimer’s and Huntington’s chorea be prevented? Or is it just a progressive disease?
14:10 – Tips on preventing Dementia.
14:40 – Can we prevent patient falls?
16:45 – Dr. Carr encourages using assistive devices to prevent injuries.
Dr. Kenneth Carr’s contact info:
Cellphone number 431 6473
Weakley County Family Medicine Inc.
(731) 587 5353
Dementia and its Causes
What is Dementia? What are the causes of Dementia?
Is there a treatment regimen for Dementia? Can you recover from it?
All these questions and more will be addressed in this episode of Misunderstanding Dementia.
In this episode of Misunderstanding Dementia:
01:20 – Dementia is a terminal disease.
01:43 – Identify true dementia vs. pseudodementia.
02:55 – Early and proper diagnosis plays a vital role in dementia treatment.
03:30 – We cannot change the destination of the disease but we can enjoy the journey.
04:20 – For caregivers and healthcare workers: Be realistic and learn to adjust to the situation.
05:30 – Seek immediate diagnosis to minimize from becoming worst.
05:50 – For family members: Learn to educate loved ones and family members.
06:40 – Give the patient the right to make decisions.
07:10 – Document what is working and what is not.
07:20 – Keep a journal of the Dementia journey.
08:20 – Not all medications has the same action to patients.
09:30 – The bigger the challenge the bigger the victory.
Interview with Dr. Susan Lowry of Martin Medical
In this interview with Dr. Lowry, you will learn about the different types of Dementia and the common issues she sees in our community.
Dr. Lowry gives highly recommended and practical tips on caring for patients with Dementia.
You can visit their website https://www.martinmedicalctr.com/ or schedule an appointment, call 731-587-9511
In this episode of Misunderstanding Dementia show:
01:00 – Introduction of Dr. Susan Lowry
02:00 – Everyone gets a little forgetful is one of the first things we look for Dementia.
02:45 – Incontinence is another stage in Dementia.
03:00 – Several mini-mental status tests are done.
03:20 – Number one indication of dementia is someone drives and gets lost.
03:45 – ADLs are affected,
04:00 – Dementia runs in families.
04:20 – Donepezil (Aricept) delays the progression of regression but doesn’t stop it. Dementia is irreversible.
05:05 – Dr. Lowry recommends vitamin D supplements 5,000 units/day
05:50 – Another recommendation is routine.
06:00 – Crossword puzzle, word search, luminosity.
06:30 – Brain is a muscle that needs to be exercised.
06:50 – Have a good lunch and nap.
07:00 – Keep lights on during winter time.
07:30 - Practical tip: make it brighter in the house until it is time to go to bed.
08:00 – Keep Dementia patients in a routine.
08:30 – Hallucination and the alternate world are not unusual
09:05 – Don’t argue with patients when they have episodes of hallucination just redirect their attention.
09:40 – Time toileting is highly recommended. Don’t ask them to go instead tell them you are going to go.
10:30 – Self-help groups and resources like doctors and medicines are available. Home health, PT, nursing homes.
11:20 – Hospital is not their environment. Change in the environment gets them agitated and irritable.
11:50 – Keep on doing the same routine again and again in order for the brain the remember.
12:10 – Common question: When do you ask someone with Dementia to stop driving? Are there special tests and techniques or words and phrases to tell the patient?
12:30 – Limit driving.
12:45 – Watch income and beware of scammers.
14:00 – Things to watch out for before advising them to stop driving.
14:20 – Disable car, pull the trigger cap, hide the keys, take the car to the shop.
16:00 – When to get a POA and make bank arrangements on behalf of demented patients?
17:30 – Best medical insurance for patients with Dementia?
18:00 - Medicare Advantage vs. traditional Medicare.
19:40 – Make sure you call your local community, nursing home, hospital and local dementia units and figure out what they are accepting and the best type of insurance available for your loved ones.
22:30 – Parting advice from Dr. Mike Chua – FAST. Find, take Action, Shoot for the moon, Teach.
Interview with Ms. Linda Barker, a Physician Assistant at Martin Orthopedics.
In this episode of MisUnderstanding Dementia Podcast:
01:24: Linda shares where she grew up, where and what she studied.
03:11: Linda decided to take it further.
04:01: General Orthopedic Office.
05:25: What is osteoarthritis?
06:35: Is there any difference between the joints?
08:59: What is Bursitis?
09:47: What are the most common treatment that Linda does?
14:17: Linda’s holistic approach to medication.
16:24: Importance of using assistive devices.
17:24: Hydrotherapy or water therapy.
18:21: Linda’s advice to everyone who has any joint/bone problem.
19:36: Where can we find Martin Orthopedics?
Address: Martin Orthopedics, 164 Mount Pelia Road.
Telephone#: 587-5900
This is Dr. Mike Chua, your physical therapist and certified dementia practitioner. And yes, I am your alternative career coach. Well anyway, I wanted to go live and talk about this awesome quote that I saw today from Ranal Curie, it says there, “If your dreams don’t inspire you and motivate you, then you need more powerful dreams.”
So, how do you achieve your dream? How do you how do you get that dream? Basically, you wake up. If you are just dreaming and dreaming, you have to wake up. So, how do you wake up? Well, first of all, you open up your eyes. I broke down the ‘WAKE UP’ word; W-A-K-E-U-P. So, how do you wake up?
First is letter W, Winner, you have to have a Winning mentality. If your dream is not a winning mentality, guess what? You’re not going to achieve that dream, right?
Letter A, you got to take Action. I always preach this. You’ll learn how to take action, because if you are just analyzing and waiting for the next thing to come in, it’s not going to do you good.
Next letter K, letter K is the Key to success. You have to find that key, in order for you to be able to go in through that door. You have to find the key. You have to learn how to put that key in and turn it in. What’s that key? The keys to wake up; keep waking up, in order for you to be able to achieve that dream.
Next letter E, you’ll learn how to Encourage and Empower yourself. You can get all the motivation in the world, you can get all the books in the world, but if you don’t actually encourage yourself to do it yourself, it’s not going to do you good. I had to encourage myself today to go live, I didn't want to but I had to take action and encourage myself, “Hey, Michael, I got to go out, I got to do this.” And that way, I could be the best that I can be. You got to learn how to encourage yourself.
Letter U, you have to be Uplifting. How can you be a better person? How can you achieve your dreams? How could people believe in your dreams, if you yourself is not having uplifting behavior, uplifting attitude?
Last but not the least, letter P. You need to be Powerful. How can you be a good leader? How can you be a better person if you yourself is not powerful? I’m not talking about being strong and physically. I’m talking about being powerful in your mind, powerful in your heart, power in your spirit.
So again, how do you achieve your dreams by waking up, by working up? By waking up; W-A-K-E-U-P, alright? W is Winner, you have to have a winning attitude. Letter A, got to take Action. Letter K, the Key to success. Letter E, Empower and Encourage. Letter U, Uplifting. And letter P, you need to be Powerful.
All right, have a great day. Be Awesome, be great, be excellent.
Interview with Mr. David Johnson, the Administrator of Magnolia Place Assisted Living.
We’re here today with Mr. David Johnson, to help us understand more what Magnolia Place is.
0:56: What is Magnolia Place? What is it really?
1:30: What David is really proud of.
2:24: David’s long term care and passion with the residents of Magnolia Place.
2:41: David Johnson’s kids.
3:42: How many grandkids do you have, David?
4:15: How many bedrooms do Magnolia have?
5:20: Do you offer private care and nursing or any other extra service in Magnolia?
6:53: How magnolia place manages medications of their patients.
8:47: Where can we find the Magnolia place?
Website: https://www.magnolia-place.net
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MagnoliaPlaceUC/
9:33: Always remember the word FAST.
11:14: What payment system do Magnolia Place accept?
Are you learning? Are you growing? If not, you might need a coach or a mentor who will guide you and elevate you to your NEXT Level. So what is a M. E. N. T. O. R. ?
Here we have Dr. Mike Chua; a physical therapist, a certified dementia practitioner, and an alternative career coach. Today, he will talk about how to improve yourself from not growing, learning, and leveling up.
In this video:
01:28 – What do you do to push yourself to the next level?
03:50 – How do you find a mentor?
04:03 – What is the M.E.N.T.O.R series?
09:21 – What is the word F.A.S.T?
How do you level up?
My friend Jenna Kantor. She’s a physical therapist. She is actually a new graduate. I don’t know if she just graduated a year ago or what but, she’s just leveling up in her practice, in her life, and everything.
How do you level up?
Do the “Jenna Dance”. I don’t know if you’ve been following her, she’s all over the news doing this fairytale physical therapy wherein she provides physical therapy with kids. She’s just going different hospitals; she wears her frozen suit and she’s just providing awesome physical therapy and she’s just leveling up.
How do you level up like Jenna?
First is letter “J”. You have to JUST DO IT. She can analyze and everything —wait for the perfect timing, but all she did is she just level up.
The next letter is “E”. She’s EDUCATING people, she’s EQUIPPING people, and she’s actually ENCOURAGING people to be better at the best that they can be. I don’t know if you’ve seen all of her videos, she’s been going out just encouraging people how to be awesome.
Next letter is “N”. Letter “N” is NETWORK. She is actually networking with other people, networking in different events like “American Physical Therapy Association”; different associations. She’s just networking and that’s the key there. You have to learn how to network with another people.
Next letter is “N”. Letter “N” is SAYING NO. She has said no on all the things that she’s done, in order for her to be able to say yes today. That’s what she’s been doing. She has to say no, in order for her to be able to say yes in the future.
There was a story in her video that she had to say no, performing, while studying physical therapy— In that way she can say yes today to be a better physical therapist, or better person, better performer.
The last letter is Letter “A”. Take ACTION. She’s a performer, she’s like this awesome performer in theater, or whatever she does and she’s just taking action all the time.
Like what I always say: you can have your camera ready, you can have your lights ready. You know I have lights here; I can have my camera there in my cellphone.
But if you don’t take action and click the action button, it’s not going to do you good.
Again, have a great day.
Remember the J.E.N.N.A
First, is just do it. You just have to do it. It doesn’t have to be perfect.
And then our “E”. You have to learn how to equip, empower, and encourage people.
Letter “N”. You have to learn how to network. Network with the right people.
You are the average of the 5 people you hang out with. If you’re hanging out with awesome people, you’re going be awesome. If you’re hanging out with mediocre people, you’re going to be mediocre.
And the other letter “N”. Learning how to say no. You have to learn how to say no in order for you to be able to say yes in the future.
And last but not the least, Letter “A”. Letter A is learning how to take action.
And Always remember the word, FAST. You’re going to do everything fast right? Because you want to take actions fast. Stop analyzing, stop slowing down— take action fast.
First is FIND FRIENDS, that will push you to your next level.
Letter “A”, take action, it doesn’t have to be perfect. Just do it.
Letter “S”, share and subscribe in this video. Share and subscribe in this channel. Share and subscribe in this podcast that we have right now.
Another “S”, shoot for the moon because when you miss shooting the moon, you’re going to eventually land on the stars.
Last but not the least is Letter “T”. You have to learn how to teach it. All this stuff that you’re learning, you have to learn how to teach it and that’s what Jenna Kantor was doing. She’s teaching stuff, she’s teaching people to be awesome.
Meet a Need, Educate and Entertain, Networking, Team of Winners, One-on-one Coaching, Recurring Revenue
How do you improve your influence? How do you improve your impact? How do you improve your income in your industry?
You improve your influence and impact by becoming a mentor.
How do you become a mentor?
We break it down, M, E, N, T, O, R.
Letter M. First, you have to MEET a need. How do you meet a need? You find your niche. In my case, my niche is Alzheimer’s and Dementia. I met a need by looking for a need.
Next is letter “E.” You have to learn how to EDUCATE. You have to learn to educate people and entertain. You have to learn how to entertain them by educating them. How do you educate? You educate by having a podcast, a show, a Youtube video, a course that you teach. You go out of the community and you teach about whatever niche or need that you want to provide.
The next letter is “N.” Letter “n” is NETWORKING. You have to learn how to network with people who are going to push you to the next level. Speaking of networking, my first network is my coach Bert de Veyra. The other networking that I attend is the SSPT. If you haven’t been to SSPT, you have to attend the Smart Success Physical Therapy. You have to attend that. If you are a PT, OT, speech or physician, you have to attend that awesome group of people called Smart, Success for Physical Therapists. It is not just for Physical Therapists, it is actually for awesome people. Speaking of networking, I just bought another course, got another coach. His name is Odell Bezel. You have to network with people. My next coach is a speaking coach. He is going to teach me how to be an awesome speaker. I have to level up and learn how to do the speaking business. Which I actually already do now – I speak, I talk, and I teach the Alzheimer’s disease and Dementia seminar every month. I still want to get a coach for me to learn to be better and do more. You need to find a coach that will push you to the next level.
Next is letter “T.” You have to find a TEAM of winners. You cannot scale your business, you cannot scale your program if you don’t have any team. Right now, I have a team of therapist, a team of assistants and a team of virtual assistant that helps me get out and be the best that I can be.
The next letter is letter “O.” ONE-TO-ONE coaching. If you want to be a mentor, if you want to improve your influence and impact, you have to learn how to coach people one-on-one. If you teach people on the group that is awesome which I am doing already in my Alzheimer’s disease and Dementia course. But I also do one-on-one coaching. If you want to be an awesome mentor, you have to learn to do one-on-one coaching and bring out the best in people that you are talking too.
The last letter is “R.” You have to find ways to have recurring or repeat revenue. How do you find recurring or repeat revenue? You sell a book, sell a course, sell something that is recurring like affiliate links thru Amazon. Buying real estate properties that pays you rent. You have to find repeat or recurring revenue.
That is my special tip for you today.
I just finished working out and I wanted to go LIVE and I saw this 10-year challenge, and it's just amazing! All these people are posting their pictures 10 years ago. And then I also saw my picture 10 years ago.
I saw my 2009 pictures, and I realize that I weigh more than 220 pounds now. :D
Here's my challenge for you - Are you better now 10 years ago, or are you still the same? Are you better? Are you leveling up?
If 10 years ago you're still the same, you have to level up and push yourself to the next level.
Get out of your comfort zone.
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Meet Amanda Bizeau, account executive, and Brittany Todd, RN of LHC Home Health Extendicare, who are going to help us understand home health.
In this episode of MisUnderstanding Dementia
01:10 - What does Amanda do? What is Extendicare Home Health?
02:00 - Differences in medicare plans
03:15 - How can one change their insurance plans to what benefits them the most? How do they know what insurance plan will benefit them the most?
05:00 - What are the different services nurses give in home health?
07:15 - What is medication reconciliation and how does it help home health patients?
08:35 - LHC’s everyday check in on patients
10:50 - What are the key benefits of home health services?
11:25 - How does one qualify for home health services?
You can reach Amanda and Brittany at 731-644-9925
https://drmikechua.com/amanda-bizeau-and-brittany-todd-2
Today we have our very special guest, my daughter, Zeyah Chua
"Life is like a game. Sometimes you win. Sometimes you lose.
Those are the only two options you can do, it’s either winning or losing.
Being in the 3rd place is part of losing and winning. Losing because you lost the opportunity to be the best and winning because at least you made it after working so hard
You don’t need to be upset because of losing, you should be grateful." says Zeyah Chua
A failure is just an event.
"It may back you down but it gives you an encouragement to pull yourself back up."
Her first live video titled “You should be the driver of your life”, that was also a part of Life is a Game because "you need to know when to turn the correct way so consequences won’t happen."
What kind of A. C. T. I. O. N. are you taking today? Is it good or bad?
In life, we like to analyze things but sometimes we get caught in analysis-paralysis situation.
In order for you to take the results that you want, you have to take action. And every time you are taking that action, you are attracting success in life.
My special challenge for you today is, TAKE ACTION! It doesn't have to be perfect.
Alex and Will on their lecture said, " In perfect action beats perfect inaction."
You just have to take a little bit of action, a little bit of risk. In that way, you can achieve that next dream that you're wanting to achieve.
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Today we have two awesome Occupational Therapists - Terri Cassidy and Kathryn Seibert. They are both certified Drive Rehabilitation Specialists.
In this podcast:
01:30 - Where are Terri and Kathryn located?
02:15 - How do we know if a patient can still drive or not?
04:30 - What kinds of tests do Terri and Kathryn do?
06:30 - How can you get a hold of a Drive Rehab Specialist?
09:00 - When should a person stop driving? What questions can you ask yourself to decide?
11:00 - How long is an evaluation with a Driver Rehab Specialist?
13:00 - How do you talk about driving to persons with dementia?
17:00 - How do you tell your dementia patient that they can’t drive anymore?
22:00 - How much does a consultation cost?
Terri and Kathryn’s website - healthpromotionpartners.com
I was a speaker on the Tennessee Healthcare Association. And a lady asked me how do I do the things that I do and I told her, it's just
F. O. C. U. S. - Finish One Course Until Successful Most of the time we're like a squirrel looking left and right and we don't know what we're looking for. We just keep on getting that next Shining Object Syndrome.
If you really want to be successful, learn to FOCUS- Finis One Course Until Successful and then find another thing to do.
John Maxwell said on his podcast "Yes we need to have goals, but we also need a growth mindset."
We always do this goal mindset and once we're done doing that goal we stop.
I think we need what we need to do, according to John Maxwell, is to have a growth mindset.
And that's what happens to us, whether you're a therapist or caregiver or nurse or medical rep at the Philippines back home, what I did before is I hit that goal and I stopped.
When I pass the board exam 1999 for the Physical Therapy Board Exam, I stopped reading books. And that made me stagnant.
But if you do a growth mindset, you're going to keep on growing, you're going to keep moving forward and being the best that you can be. Not only for yourself but also for your friends and family and for the people that surround you.
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How do I change my loved ones? How do I change jobs? How do I?
I learned this from my wife, “You cannot change somebody else until you change yourself first.”
And that’s what she did! She wanted me to quit smoking. She wanted me to be a better person. And you know what my wife did, instead of changing me, she changed herself.
You start with Y. O. U. R. S. E. L. F. Change YOU first!
People can motivate you but your habit will keep you going. There’s this thing that says “Motivation can get you started, but habits keep you going.”
People can motivate you but if you’re not doing it yourself and not creating a habit for yourself, it’s not going to do you good.
Learn to become an OVERCOMER and OUTSTANDING PERSON
How do you become an overcomer?
Basically, t’s pushing yourself to the next level. Believing and being outstanding in everything that you do.
Learn how to be UNDERSTANDING That’s what my wife did. She kept on understanding me in order for me to be able to change. If she didn’t understand me, I won’t be able to change.
READ, READ and READ
Read positive and uplifting books.
There’s a reason why I don’t get a newspaper anymore because all I hear and see is negative news.
And now I’m starting to read more inspirational books, obviously the BIBLE. At least a minimum of 10 pages of positive and uplifting books.
In order to change yourself, you need to keep on reading. Because faith comes from reading and hearing and seeing.
STOP BEING SELFISH
When you’re selfish and just thinking about yourself, it’s just going to be you. You won’t change that person or you won’t change your job.
ENERGY or ENTHUSIASM
You have to have that enthusiasm of not only changing that person but also changing yourself.
LEARN HOW TO LOVE
Love yourself, love the people around you. In that way, you can be the best that you can be.
FAITH You have to have faith. Faith in that person, faith in yourself, and obviously, faith in GOD.
Faith is the substance of things hoped for. The evidence of things not yet seen. You may not see or you may not feel that change in that person. But if you’re changing yourself, you will eventually see that change in that person. That’s what faith is!
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How Do You Communicate? What do your non-verbal signs convey?
Most of the time, I go to a patient, I come in, I show my verbal and non-verbal signs and it really works!
What are these verbal signs that we're talking about?
V.E.R.B.A.L V - VOICE
What's your voice? Are you raising your voice up? lowering down your voice? Do you have a big voice?
You have to know what kind of voice are you showing to your patients. Is it a good sounding voice? or is it a positive voice? You need to learn how to do that
E - ENGAGING
Are you engaging with your patient? Are you engaging or connecting with that person?
R- REACTIVE
Are you being reactive? We don't want to be reactive, we want to be PRO-ACTIVE.
In the Philippines, when I was working as a Medical Representative, we have this conference and we called it PRO-ACT.
Basically, we are being pro-active with the plans that we have in life. So, we want to be pro-active instead of reacting.
When we are talking to a person and we don't agree with their opinions, we try to be reactive. We don't want to be like that, we want to be pro-active.
B- BODY LANGUAGE
Are you putting your hands on your hip? Is your browse raising? What kind of body language are you showing?
A - ASKING QUESTIONS
Are you being interested or interesting?
Most of the time, when we're talking we want to be interesting all about ourselves. But, you want to be interested in that person.
L - LEARN HOW TO LOVE
Love that person! You don't want to be lying, because who wants a lier? You want to be loving. You want to love that person!
Learn how to love that person that you're talking to. Whether you're talking to a dementia patient, you're talking to an interviewer to look for another job, do these techniques.
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I attended a certification course called Certified Online Training Professional.
One of the Speaker there said, “Tell me I Forget, Teach me I Remember, Involve me, I Understand” something like that.
Same thing with our Dementia patient. And I just realized that, if you’re telling a patient or a person that has Dementia and you’re telling, you’re telling, you’re telling that, they’ll forget that.
Teach them, they’ll remember it but if you involve them in the activity, involve them in the staff that you’re trying to do they’ll understand it. I know some patients can’t understand it because they have problems in Dementia, but in general, in life, this is what we need to do anyway.
If you’re telling somebody a procedure, they’ll probably forget that. But if you teach them how to do it, what to do it, they’re probably going to remember it. When you involve them and let them do it on themselves they going to understand that. And that’s the purpose of this group, this page, wanting for you to understand Dementia, and that is why it’s called MisUnderstanding Dementia.
And I want you to understand more, not only the dementia process, not only the dementia disease but understand yourself more.
“Tell me I Forget, Teach me I Remember, Involve me, I Understand”!
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I just wanted to encourage and invite everyone!
There's a new free group - Healthy Books - by Jeremy Sutton. You have to check it out.
If you're a therapist, a dementia warrior, or a nurse, or somebody who is taking care of a dementia patient, then you need to write a book.
You need to write your story, you need to write the stuff that you're going through. In that way, you can inspire other people on how to take care of their dementia patients because when you're writing, you're releasing happy hormones in your life.
That's my special challenge for you today whether you're a nurse, a caregiver, or taking care of a loved one who has dementia. I need you to write a book and share what you're going through.
It doesn't have to be detailed, but it will help you release stress and make you feel better. At the same time, having a journal will bring out the best for you and the patient you are taking care of.
Write a book and share your story!
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What is Hoarding?
01:37 - Compulsive hoarding is also known as hoarding disorder, is a behavioral pattern characterized by excessive acquisition of, and unwillingness to discard large quantities of objects
02:40 - What are the risks associated with hoarding?
04:25 - What are the causes of hoarding?
07:58 - Where to find the lost items?
10:05 - What do we do to these patients?
12:10 - Don't say negative or sarcastic comments.
If you think that this is helping you, let us know in the comments. We would appreciate it.
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Depression
01:19 - 40% of Dementia patients experience depression.
02:10 - Depression is very common among people with Alzheimer's.
03:12 - What are the symptoms of depression?
04:50 - Depression in Alzheimer's doesn't always look like depression in people without Alzheimer's.
06:35 - Proper diagnoses and treatment can improve sense of well-being and function.
07:00 - How to diagnose depression?
08:30 - How to evaluate depression?
11:10 - When to attend group evaluation for depression?
14:20 - How to treat depression?
16:00 - What is non-drug approach?
21:15 - What are the medications for treating depression in Alzheimer's?
If you think that this is helping you, let us know in the comments. We would appreciate it.
Repetitive Behaviors
01:19 - What is Repetitive Behavior? What are the examples of repetitive behavior?
05:20 - What are the causes of repetitive behaviors?
09:05 - What can we do?
11:55 - Answer the behavior, not the person.
If you think that this is helping you, let us know in the comments. We would appreciate it.
Delusions vs Hallucinations
01:38 - Delusion is a false idea, frequently a misinterpretation of a situation. The suspicious delusion is frequently referred to as Paranoia.
02:20 - Hallucinations is a false sensory perception where the patient sees, hears, feels, or smells something that isn't really there.
03:00 - What are the causes of delusions and hallucinations?
06:40 - The verbal abuse is not actually the verbal abuse itself, it's actually the brain is having an issue processing.
08:00 - What are the types of Delusional Disorder?
13:05 - What do we do with all these patients and all these delusions and hallucinations disorder?
15:20 - Treatment most often includes medication and psychotherapy and therapeutic activities.
16:00 - What are the conventional and atypical antipsychotics medication?
17:19 - Why is psychotherapy important and what are the types of psychotherapy?
19:30 - Can Delusional Disorder be prevented?
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Today we have Karen Malone who is also a Physical Therapist.
Her specialty is stroke. We’re here today to learn about stroke and the different interventions that we can do if you have a patient who has dementa and also had a stroke.
In this episode with Karen Malone: 01:00 – Where is Karen Malone from and where does she practice?
02:00 – Did Karen get a certification to care for people who have had a stroke?
05:00 – Using meaningful activities for your patients
08:00 – What are the causes of stroke?
10:30 – Blood pressure
13:00 – No two strokes are the same so you will need to consult with a therapist
16:00 – How is perception affected in stroke patients?
18:30 – Tips for you if you have a loved one or a patient who has had a stroke
Karen,s website: https://ptforstroke.com/
Karen’s FB group: The Stroke MoversJoin us in our Dementia Group, ALZ Prime – https://www.facebook.com/groups/AlzPrime/
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In this podcast:
01:00 - Ralph tells us about his life so far
02:00 - Ralph tells us about Walk to End Alzheimer's
04:00 - Ralph tells us about how he ended up being the caregiver for his sister
05:00 - How did Ralph decide to take his relatives into a nursing home?
09:00 - Ralph talks about observing the staff in the nursing home
10:00 - What is Ralph's major struggle?
12:00 - Why does Ralph think caregivers experience burnout?
16:00 - Mike and Ralph talk about taking care of yourself first
17:00 - What is the one thing that Ralph wished he knew before everything happened
19:00 - What advice does Ralph want to give to other caregivers?
22:00 - Mike and Ralph talk about rest and self-care
Today we have Peter Berry as our guest today. Peter used to run a lumber business for 20 years, and he was just recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s three years ago. We talk about Alzheimer’s and we also want to talk about successes in life. Peter just recently finished 354 miles of riding a bicycle for a certain group in London. 02:00 – Peter tells us about himself. 05:00 – Peter talks about the time when he first found out about his Alzheimer’s diagnosis. 11:00 – Mike and Peter talk about focusing on your strengths. 16:00 – Peter talks about achievements and making your bed every morning. 21:00 – Mike and Peter talk about changing lives and being significant. 23:00 – What advice can Peter give to dementia caregivers?
Ashley Nicole Patterson is an activity assistant in a nursing home in Maryland. 01:00 – Ashley tells us about herself 03:00 – How did Ashley become an activity assistant? 06:00 – Ashley talks about the activities they do to help their patients’ cognitive skills 07:30 – Ashley talks about the struggles of caring for patients 10:15 – Why do caregivers experience burnout? 13:00 – What is helping Ashley in her journey in taking care of her patients? 14:00 – Mike and Ashley talk about appreciation 16:00 – What advice does Ashley want to share to the caregivers out there? 19:00 – Mike talks about focusing on your patients’ strengths
Change Your Words, You Change Your World Today, I'm thankful for our vehicles, our cars, I am going to take it to Walmart to get the oil changed.
I'm still thankful for it because we have a vehicle to drive to and from work.
Number two that I am grateful for is my kids and number three is Walmart.
That attitude of gratitude is very important.
The other day, I went to a nursing home and saw a patient.
She was complaining about her life, she was complaining about everything. That she was so weak right now and she just had a surgery.
When I did my special test and manual muscle testing, and testing all those physical therapy tests, she was actually not weak. She was just saying that she was weak.
I told her to change her words. I asked her to tell me how strong she is. She told me that she was just weak.
And I told her a bible verse - "Let the weak say I am strong, let the poor say I am rich."
I came from a poor country. Do I look like poor to you?
Attitude of Gratitude Yesterday I just received the copy of our Caregiver Freedom Journal.
It's a very quick journal that You can write down on everyday for 60 days.
You can write down in the attitude of gratitude journal and we have an inspirational quote for caregivers at the top of the pages.
Today I wrote down what I am grateful for and in 60 days I will accomplish whatever my goal is.
I am grateful for my family, my job, my business and you guys.
I'm going to do this everyday and in that way, you can focus on the good and you can focus on gratitude that we can have everyday.
The more you focus on the good, the more you attract the goodness.
There is what you call the reticular activating system in the brain.
It's a part of your brain wherein whatever you focus on will get magnified.
How to handle conflict? Conflict is always there.
If you have a dementia patient or a loved one with this condition, there will always be conflict and argument.
Even Jesus Christ himself said, “I come into this world not to give peace, but to come and give trials and tribulation.”
Conflict is always there. What you need is to know how to handle it.
The first thing you need to do is to accept the fact that there’s always conflict in this world. Accept the fact that there will always be a misunderstanding. Especially when you are taking care of a dementia patient.
Second is identifying the source of the conflict.
What is the cause of their behavior? Why are they mad? Why are they upset? Why are they irritated? It could be a physical problem, an emotional problem.
It could be that they are just irritated because they are uncomfortable.
The third is learning how to embrace and to know, and learn from the actual conflict itself.