Dementia Spotlight Podcast: Recent Episodes
Bobbi and Michael Carducci
Dementia Spotlight is a weekly podcast hosted by Bobbi and Mike Carducci that focuses on caregivers and those who will become caregivers. The hosts and their guests will provide tips, truths, and straight talk about Alzheimer's and the many other forms of dementia. Guests will be on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month and tips, truths, and straight talk will be on the opposite Wednesdays. Join us as we bring to light, the realities of dementia care.
Today's episode is a little light, and yes, we do talk about farts.
We were delighted to get this question which brings the idea of humor into caregiving, which is something that we don't talk about often, but it is so very important. If this man laughs at farts, wife, go for it.
Carducci Caregiving Consulting and Dementia Spotlight Podcast are proud to be an affiliate of Joe & Bella Adaptive Clothing. Click here for our affiliate link for your Joe and Bella purchases.If you appreciate the information shared on this podcast and want to say thanks, you can go to Buy Me a Coffee. All you have to do is make a small contribution to help support future podcasts. Just click on the link www.buymeacoffee.com/CarducciCaregivingConsult.
As a caregiver consultant, Bobbi offers one free 30-minute consultation. Email your contact information to schedule@bobbicarducci.com.
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In today's episode, we are joined by Dr. Marc Alderdice, PhD who has worked in academia and with pharmaceutical companies, having even managed clinical trials for potential treatments of Alzheimer’s disease.We discuss how he learned the hard way that living with Alzheimer's personally, is much different and more difficult than studying it objectively. His book, "Don't Forget to Dance, a unique Alzheimer's journey from bizarre to blissful", takes us on his emotional journey, and shows us how we can dance more and be happier, no matter what life throws our way.
Link for Dr. Alderdice's Book on Amazon
Link for Dr. Alderdice's website
Link for Dr. Alderdice's Facebook
Link for Dr. Alderdice's LinkedIn
If you appreciate the information shared on this podcast and want to say thanks, you can go to Buy Me a Coffee. All you have to do is make a small contribution to help support future podcasts. Just click on the link www.buymeeacoffee.com/CarducciCaregivingConsult.
Carducci Caregiving Consulting and Dementia Spotlight Podcast are proud to be an affiliate of Joe & Bella Adaptive Clothing. Click here for our affiliate link for your Joe and Balla purchases.As a caregiver consultant, Bobbi offers one free 30-minute consultation. Email your contact information to schedule@bobbicarducci.com.
To follow us on "X" (Twitter) - @bobbicarducci2 -and- @michaelcarducc4Click here for the Dementia Spotlight Facebook Page
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It could be but it doesn't have to be. It could be something as simple as side effects of her medications among a number of other things. In this episode, Bobbi and Mike talk about what some of those other things might be.
Carducci Caregiving Consulting and Dementia Spotlight Podcast are proud to be an affiliate of Joe & Bella Adaptive Clothing. Click here for our affiliate link for your Joe and Bella purchases.If you appreciate the information shared on this podcast and want to say thanks, you can go to Buy Me a Coffee. All you have to do is make a small contribution to help support future podcasts. Just click on the link www.buymeacoffee.com/CarducciCaregivingConsult.
As a caregiver consultant, Bobbi offers one free 30-minute consultation. Email your contact information to schedule@bobbicarducci.com.
To follow us on "X" (Twitter) - @bobbicarducci2 -and- @michaelcarducc4Click here for the Dementia Spotlight Facebook Page
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In today's episode, we are joined by Mr. Mike Parish to discuss the anxieties and disadvantages that LGBTQ+ people experience in health care and social care. Mr. Parish is the founding director of England's LGBTQ+ dementia advisory group community interest company, which provides a hub of support, research, networking and promotion of knowledge and awareness around issues critical to the LGBTQ+ people living with or supporting people with a dementia diagnosis.
Link for the LGBTQ+ Dementia Advisory Group Website
Link for LGBTQ+ Dementia Advisory Group Facebook page
Link for the "For Brian" Website
Link for the For Brian YouTube
"X": @lgbtqdementia
If you appreciate the information shared on this podcast and want to say thanks, you can go to Buy Me a Coffee. All you have to do is make a small contribution to help support future podcasts. Just click on the link www.buymeeacoffee.com/CarducciCaregivingConsult.
Carducci Caregiving Consulting and Dementia Spotlight Podcast are proud to be an affiliate of Joe & Bella Adaptive Clothing. Click here for our affiliate link for your Joe and Balla purchases.As a caregiver consultant, Bobbi offers one free 30-minute consultation. Email your contact information to schedule@bobbicarducci.com.
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While there has been no specific studies and/or declaration that anesthesia progresses dementia, Bobbi and Mike speak from their personal experience with Mike's dad after having surgery to put in a pacemaker after having a heart attack.
Carducci Caregiving Consulting and Dementia Spotlight Podcast are proud to be an affiliate of Joe & Bella Adaptive Clothing. Click here for our affiliate link for your Joe and Bella purchases.If you appreciate the information shared on this podcast and want to say thanks, you can go to Buy Me a Coffee. All you have to do is make a small contribution to help support future podcasts. Just click on the link www.buymeacoffee.com/CarducciCaregivingConsult.
As a caregiver consultant, Bobbi offers one free 30-minute consultation. Email your contact information to schedule@bobbicarducci.com.
To follow us on "X" (Twitter) - @bobbicarducci2 -and- @michaelcarducc4Click here for the Dementia Spotlight Facebook Page
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In today's episode, we are joined by Dr. Barry J. Jacobs, Psy.D., a clinical psychologist and family therapist. Dr. Jacobs is one of the country’s leading thinkers, writers and educators about family caregiving.
We cover a myriad of topics:
- Difficulties of professional caregivers as family caregivers
- Male family caregivers vs. female family caregivers
- How historical relationship plays into family caregiving
- The difference between worry and anxiety
- How to forgive others when caregiving ends
Dr. Jacobs AARP Caregiving Column
Link for Dr. Jacobs Book - Meditations for Caregivers
Link for Dr. Jacobs Book - The Emotional Survival Guide for Caregivers
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If you appreciate the information shared on this podcast and want to say thanks, you can go to Buy Me a Coffee. All you have to do is make a small contribution to help support future podcasts. Just click on the link www.buymeeacoffee.com/CarducciCaregivingConsult.
Carducci Caregiving Consulting and Dementia Spotlight Podcast are proud to be an affiliate of Joe & Bella Adaptive Clothing. Click here for our affiliate link for your Joe and Balla purchases.As a caregiver consultant, Bobbi offers one free 30-minute consultation. Email your contact information to schedule@bobbicarducci.com.
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A caregiver is experiencing the most difficult of situations - that of a loved one not recognizing you. This is the most heartbreaking stage of caring for a loved one.
Listen as Bobbi and Mike offer some suggestions on how to navigate this issue.
Carducci Caregiving Consulting and Dementia Spotlight Podcast are proud to be an affiliate of Joe & Bella Adaptive Clothing. Click here for our affiliate link for your Joe and Bella purchases.If you appreciate the information shared on this podcast and want to say thanks, you can go to Buy Me a Coffee. All you have to do is make a small contribution to help support future podcasts. Just click on the link www.buymeacoffee.com/CarducciCaregivingConsult.
As a caregiver consultant, Bobbi offers one free 30-minute consultation. Email your contact information to schedule@bobbicarducci.com.
To follow us on "X" (Twitter) - @bobbicarducci2 -and- @michaelcarducc4Click here for the Dementia Spotlight Facebook Page
(c) 2023-2024 Carducci Caregiving Consulting
Our tagline, “tips, truths, and straight talk” is our absolute dedication to helping caregivers all around the world. Not only do we provide tips to our listeners, but we also seek out tips and resources and pass the wealth of knowledge and resources along. This is not a competition between us and resources, it is a partnership.
In today's episode, we are joined by Ms. Carrie Aalberts, aka, "The Dementia Darling". Her aim is to empower caregivers and raise awareness to improve the quality of life for individuals affected by dementia.
Click here to view the Dementia Darling Website.
If you appreciate the information shared on this podcast and want to say thanks, you can go to Buy Me a Coffee. All you have to do is make a small contribution to help support future podcasts. Just click on the link www.buymeeacoffee.com/CarducciCaregivingConsult.
Carducci Caregiving Consulting and Dementia Spotlight Podcast are proud to be an affiliate of Joe & Bella Adaptive Clothing. Click here for our affiliate link for your Joe and Balla purchases.As a caregiver consultant, Bobbi offers one free 30-minute consultation. Email your contact information to schedule@bobbicarducci.com.
To follow us on "X" (Twitter) - @bobbicarducci2 -and- @michaelcarducc4Click here for the Dementia Spotlight Facebook Page
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A caregiver asks two very sensitive and complex questions: "How do I organize a private funeral? There are people who may try to attend that LO and myself don’t want there. Also, how do you avoid having an after function?"
Listen as Bobbi and Mike offer some suggestions on how to navigate these issues.
Carducci Caregiving Consulting and Dementia Spotlight Podcast are proud to be an affiliate of Joe & Bella Adaptive Clothing. Click here for our affiliate link for your Joe and Bella purchases.If you appreciate the information shared on this podcast and want to say thanks, you can go to Buy Me a Coffee. All you have to do is make a small contribution to help support future podcasts. Just click on the link www.buymeacoffee.com/CarducciCaregivingConsult.
As a caregiver consultant, Bobbi offers one free 30-minute consultation. Email your contact information to schedule@bobbicarducci.com.
To follow us on "X" (Twitter) - @bobbicarducci2 -and- @michaelcarducc4Click here for the Dementia Spotlight Facebook Page
(c) 2023-2024 Carducci Caregiving Consulting
Great Question.
Looking for a memory care facility is very overwhelming.
Listen as Bobbi and Mike offer a number of suggestions that you can ask when visiting a memory care facility. Use these suggestions as a baseline - there are many more that can be asked. It is virtually impossible to have an all-inclusive list of questions as each dementia patient has their unique needs.
Carducci Caregiving Consulting and Dementia Spotlight Podcast are proud to be an affiliate of Joe & Bella Adaptive Clothing. Click here for our affiliate link for your Joe and Bella purchases.If you appreciate the information shared on this podcast and want to say thanks, you can go to Buy Me a Coffee. All you have to do is make a small contribution to help support future podcasts. Just click on the link www.buymeacoffee.com/CarducciCaregivingConsult.
As a caregiver consultant, Bobbi offers one free 30-minute consultation. Email your contact information to schedule@bobbicarducci.com.
To follow us on "X" (Twitter) - @bobbicarducci2 -and- @michaelcarducc4Click here for the Dementia Spotlight Facebook Page
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In the past, we've talked about how caregiving is not location based and that you can be the advocate for your loved one even though you don't live close by.
In today's episode, we are joined by Mr. Dennis Ranck, co-founder of ViewClix, which is an easy-to-use video calling system that helps families easily stay in touch with their loved one.
Click Here for the ViewClix WebsiteClick Here for the ViewClix BlogIf you appreciate the information shared on this podcast and want to say thanks, you can go to Buy Me a Coffee. All you have to do is make a small contribution to help support future podcasts. Just click on the link www.buymeeacoffee.com/CarducciCaregivingConsult.
Carducci Caregiving Consulting and Dementia Spotlight Podcast are proud to be an affiliate of Joe & Bella Adaptive Clothing. Click here for our affiliate link for your Joe and Balla purchases.As a caregiver consultant, Bobbi offers one free 30-minute consultation. Email your contact information to schedule@bobbicarducci.com.
To follow us on "X" (Twitter) - @bobbicarducci2 -and- @michaelcarducc4Click here for the Dementia Spotlight Facebook Page
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There are so many people out there that have this feeling. To have somebody turn around and say, "you don't hate him; you hate the disease," because in that moment, you absolutely hate that person. This is a red flag, and it needs to be taken seriously and addressed.
Listen as Bobbi and Mike offer some suggestions as to where you might get some assistance.
Carducci Caregiving Consulting and Dementia Spotlight Podcast are proud to be an affiliate of Joe & Bella Adaptive Clothing. Click here for our affiliate link for your Joe and Bella purchases.If you appreciate the information shared on this podcast and want to say thanks, you can go to Buy Me a Coffee. All you have to do is make a small contribution to help support future podcasts. Just click on the link www.buymeacoffee.com/CarducciCaregivingConsult.
As a caregiver consultant, Bobbi offers one free 30-minute consultation. Email your contact information to schedule@bobbicarducci.com.
To follow us on "X" (Twitter) - @bobbicarducci2 -and- @michaelcarducc4Click here for the Dementia Spotlight Facebook Page
(c) 2023-2024 Carducci Caregiving Consulting
Today, we talk about one of the "boogeymen" that we often hear about when dealing with the elderly and dementia. That boogeyman is Adult Protective Services.
In today's episode, we are joined by Ms. Ariana Lalla-Mohamed from the Loudoun County (Virginia) Adult Protective Service (APS). Most people believe that when somebody from APS comes and knocks on the door that it's a bad thing. What we hope today in talking with Ariana, is to assure you that adult protective services is really a resource.
Click here for the Loudoun County (Virginia) Adult Protective Service Website.Do a Google search for the Adult Protective Service website in your local area.If you appreciate the information shared on this podcast and want to say thanks, you can go to Buy Me a Coffee. All you have to do is make a small contribution to help support future podcasts. Just click on the link www.buymeeacoffee.com/CarducciCaregivingConsult.
Carducci Caregiving Consulting and Dementia Spotlight Podcast are proud to be an affiliate of Joe & Bella Adaptive Clothing. Click here for our affiliate link for your Joe and Balla purchases.As a caregiver consultant, Bobbi offers one free 30-minute consultation. Email your contact information to schedule@bobbicarducci.com.
To follow us on "X" (Twitter) - @bobbicarducci2 -and- @michaelcarducc4Click here for the Dementia Spotlight Facebook Page
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Mirrors can be very disconcerting to individuals with dementia. Today, Bobbi and Mike talk about issues that may arise with mirrors and discuss a couple of helpful hints to deal with them.
Carducci Caregiving Consulting and Dementia Spotlight Podcast are proud to be an affiliate of Joe & Bella Adaptive Clothing. Click here for our affiliate link for your Joe and Bella purchases.If you appreciate the information shared on this podcast and want to say thanks, you can go to Buy Me a Coffee. All you have to do is make a small contribution to help support future podcasts. Just click on the link www.buymeacoffee.com/CarducciCaregivingConsult.
As a caregiver consultant, Bobbi offers one free 30-minute consultation. Email your contact information to schedule@bobbicarducci.com.
To follow us on "X" (Twitter) - @bobbicarducci2 -and- @michaelcarducc4Click here for the Dementia Spotlight Facebook Page
(c) 2023-2024 Carducci Caregiving Consulting
In today's episode, we talk with guest Ms. Sue Feldmeth who a registered nurse with 30 years of nursing experience. She is also an educator and consultant providing medical cannabis seminars and specialized guidance for those seeking to use cannabis and CBD to treat dementia related issues.
Click here for Sue's WebsiteIf you appreciate the information shared on this podcast and want to say thanks, you can go to Buy Me a Coffee. All you have to do is make a small contribution to help support future podcasts. Just click on the link www.buymeeacoffee.com/CarducciCaregivingConsult.
Carducci Caregiving Consulting and Dementia Spotlight Podcast are proud to be an affiliate of Joe & Bella Adaptive Clothing. Click here for our affiliate link for your Joe and Balla purchases.As a caregiver consultant, Bobbi offers one free 30-minute consultation. Email your contact information to schedule@bobbicarducci.com.
To follow us on "X" (Twitter) - @bobbicarducci2 -and- @michaelcarducc4Click here for the Dementia Spotlight Facebook Page
(c) 2023-2024 Carducci Caregiving Consulting
Throughout this process of caring for somebody with a dementia, we learn to be as flexible and creative as possible. Today, Bobbi and Mike discuss a couple of helpful hints to deal with public bathrooms.
Carducci Caregiving Consulting and Dementia Spotlight Podcast are proud to be an affiliate of Joe & Bella Adaptive Clothing. Click here for our affiliate link for your Joe and Balla purchases.If you appreciate the information shared on this podcast and want to say thanks, you can go to Buy Me a Coffee. All you have to do is make a small contribution to help support future podcasts. Just click on the link www.buymeeacoffee.com/CarducciCaregivingConsult.
As a caregiver consultant, Bobbi offers one free 30-minute consultation. Email your contact information to schedule@bobbicarducci.com.
To follow us on "X" (Twitter) - @bobbicarducci2 -and- @michaelcarducc4Click here for the Dementia Spotlight Facebook Page
(c) 2023-2024 Carducci Caregiving Consulting
In today's episode, we talk with guest Ms. Mary Underwood. Recently, Mary made the decision to form her own consulting company, Empowermentia, Empowerment plus Dementia. She strongly believes and advocates for quality care, informed decisions, and specialized training. For her work, she has received numerous awards from organizations that focus on the work of those in the field of memory care.
Click here for Mary's Empowermentia.com Website
If you appreciate the information shared on this podcast and want to say thanks, you can go to Buy Me a Coffee. All you have to do is make a small contribution to help support future podcasts. Just click on the link www.buymeeacoffee.com/CarducciCaregivingConsult.
Carducci Caregiving Consulting and Dementia Spotlight Podcast are proud to be an affiliate of Joe & Bella Adaptive Clothing. Click here for our affiliate link for your Joe and Balla purchases.As a caregiver consultant, Bobbi offers one free 30-minute consultation. Email your contact information to schedule@bobbicarducci.com.
To follow us on "X" (Twitter) - @bobbicarducci2 -and- @michaelcarducc4Click here for the Dementia Spotlight Facebook Page
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Today, Bobbi and Mike discuss one of the many myths about dementia and dementia care.
Carducci Caregiving Consulting and Dementia Spotlight Podcast are proud to be an affiliate of Joe & Bella Adaptive Clothing. Click here for our affiliate link for your Joe and Balla purchases.
To follow us on "X" (Twitter) - @bobbicarducci2 -and- @michaelcarducc4Click here for the Dementia Spotlight Facebook Page
Interesting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. On the opposite Wednesdays, we will provide straight talk about what people need to know before and after caregiving begins, including controversial issues others tend to avoid.
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They may not say it out loud, but they are communicating their need by their absence from all the activities they used to be involved with, or by the phone calls, text messages, or tweets that no longer arrive in your inbox.
Bobbi has written a paper on how a caregiver near you needs help. What we're going to do today is let Bobbi fly solo and let her talk about this paper and how a caregiver near you needs help. Take it away.
As a caregiver consultant, Bobbi offers one FREE 30 -minute consultation. To schedule your free 30 -minute consult, send your contact information to schedule@bobbicarducci.com and Bobbi will get back to you to schedule a time.
Carducci Caregiving Consulting and Dementia Spotlight Podcast are proud to be an affiliate of Joe & Bella Adaptive Clothing. Click here for our affiliate link for your Joe and Balla purchases.
To follow us on "X" (Twitter) - @bobbicarducci2 -and- @michaelcarducc4Click here for the Dementia Spotlight Facebook Page
Interesting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. On the opposite Wednesdays, we will provide straight talk about what people need to know before and after caregiving begins, including controversial issues others tend to avoid.
(c) 2023-2024 Carducci Caregiving Consulting
Unfortunately, due to sickness, we have been unable to record so we are reposting Episode 44: How Dangerous Are the New Dementia Drugs? We will be back to recording and posting new episodes next week. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Carducci Caregiving Consulting and Dementia Spotlight Podcast are proud to be an affiliate of Joe & Bella Adaptive Clothing. Click here for our affiliate link for your Joe and Balla purchases.
To follow us on "X" (Twitter) - @bobbicarducci2 -and- @michaelcarducc4Click here for the Dementia Spotlight Facebook Page
Interesting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. On the opposite Wednesdays, we will provide straight talk about what people need to know before and after caregiving begins, including controversial issues others tend to avoid.
(c) 2023-2024 Carducci Caregiving Consulting
Can two people read the same question and get a different meaning? Find out on today's episode of Tips, Truths, and Straight talk.
Carducci Caregiving Consulting and Dementia Spotlight Podcast are proud to be an affiliate of Joe & Bella Adaptive Clothing. Click here for our affiliate link for your Joe and Balla purchases.
To follow us on "X" (Twitter) - @bobbicarducci2 -and- @michaelcarducc4Click here for the Dementia Spotlight Facebook Page
Interesting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. On the opposite Wednesdays, we will provide straight talk about what people need to know before and after caregiving begins, including controversial issues others tend to avoid.
(c) 2023-2024 Carducci Caregiving Consulting
In today's episode, we talk with guest Ms. Carrie Leljedal, a Family Caregiver Turned Advocate who describes herself as "one mad mom".
She is a Program Manager for The Live Oak Project. She is a Board Member for NYC Gray Panthers Organization and Co-Chairs their Transformation Tuesday series. She is also the states Spokesperson for Illinois Caregivers for Compromise.
Her greatest joy is to work in a field she is so passionate about.
Carrie's Websites and Social Media links:The Live Oak Project Website
The NYC Gray Panther Website
The Illinois Caregivers for Compromise Facebook Page
Carrie's Linked In
Carducci Caregiving Consulting and Dementia Spotlight Podcast are proud to be an affiliate of Joe & Bella Adaptive Clothing. Click here for our affiliate link for your Joe and Balla purchases.
To follow us on "X" (Twitter) - @bobbicarducci2 -and- @michaelcarducc4Click here for the Dementia Spotlight Facebook Page
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On today's episode of Tips, Truths, and Straight talk, Bobbi and Mike discuss some of the possible reasons your loved one may be refusing food.
Carducci Caregiving Consulting and Dementia Spotlight Podcast are proud to be an affiliate of Joe & Bella Adaptive Clothing. Click here for our affiliate link for your Joe and Balla purchases.
To follow us on "X" (Twitter) - @bobbicarducci2 -and- @michaelcarducc4Click here for the Dementia Spotlight Facebook Page
Interesting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. On the opposite Wednesdays, we will provide straight talk about what people need to know before and after caregiving begins, including controversial issues others tend to avoid.
(c) 2023-2024 Carducci Caregiving Consulting
On today's episode of Tips, Truths, and Straight talk, Bobbi and Mike discuss moving forward with the Alzheimer's drug Aricept, which is very expensive and whether it will help your loved one.
Carducci Caregiving Consulting and Dementia Spotlight Podcast are proud to be an affiliate of Joe & Bella Adaptive Clothing. Click here for our affiliate link for your Joe and Balla purchases.
To follow us on "X" (Twitter) - @bobbicarducci2 -and- @michaelcarducc4Click here for the Dementia Spotlight Facebook Page
Interesting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. On the opposite Wednesdays, we will provide straight talk about what people need to know before and after caregiving begins, including controversial issues others tend to avoid.
(c) 2023-2024 Carducci Caregiving Consulting
In today's episode, we talk with guest Ms. Colleen Duewel, founder and President of
Lionheart Eldercare & Consulting, whose mission is to foster autonomy, relieve family caregiver worries, and help older adults thrive.
She has extensive experience as an Advanced Care Planner, certified geriatric care manager, nursing home ombudsman, certified dementia practitioner and hospice visitor. These roles have informed Colleen’s understanding of our health, legal and financial systems.
Her greatest joy is to work in a field she is so passionate about.
Colleen's Websites and Social Media links:
Colleen's Lionheart Eldercare Website
Colleen's Linked In
Aging Life Care Association Website
Carducci Caregiving Consulting and Dementia Spotlight Podcast are proud to be an affiliate of Joe & Bella Adaptive Clothing. Click here for our affiliate link for your Joe and Balla purchases.
To follow us on "X" (Twitter) - @bobbicarducci2 -and- @michaelcarducc4Click here for the Dementia Spotlight Facebook Page
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On Wednesday, April 10th, Ms. Colleen Duewell, who is a Certified Geriatric Care Management Consultant, Certified Dementia Practitioner, and Advanced Care Planner, talks to Bobbi and Mike about how a care manager can be beneficial in understanding and navigating our health, legal, and financial systems. Stop back on the 10th for Colleen's full episode.
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Bobbi and Mike discuss communicating with your loved one on today's episode of Tips, Truths, and Straight Talk. Today's question is: "Has anyone experienced LO not being able to understand what is said while still being able to speak well? He can communicate what he wants to say but has a hard time understanding what is said to him."
Interesting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. On the opposite Wednesdays, we will provide straight talk about what people need to know before and after caregiving begins, including controversial issues others tend to avoid.
To follow us on Twitter - @bobbicarducci2 -and- @michaelcarducc4
Click here to follow the Dementia Spotlight Facebook Page
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In today's episode, we talk with guest Jimmy Zollo co-founder and CEO of Joe & Bella, an adaptive clothing and apparel company. We discuss the difficulties associated with getting clothing on and off, and not being able to take loved ones out in public because of the lack of comfortable and stylish clothing. Joe & Bella offer a full line of adaptive apparel for older adults that makes dressing faster, safer, and more dignified. Adaptive clothing simplifies dressing especially for those living with physical or cognitive changes.
Carducci Caregiving Consulting and Dementia Spotlight Podcast are proud to be an affiliate of Joe & Bella Adaptive Clothing. Click here for our affiliate link for your Joe and Balla purchases.
Joe and Bella's Websites and Social Media links:
Joe & Bella Webpage
Joe & Bella Facebook
Joe & Bella Twitter
Joe & Bella Instagram
Joe & Bella Linked In
Joe & Bella Blog
To follow us on "X" (Twitter) - @bobbicarducci2 -and- @michaelcarducc4Click here for the Dementia Spotlight Facebook Page
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Bobbi and Mike discuss moving forward with the Alzheimer's drug Leqembi on today's episode of Tips, Truths, and Straight Talk.
Interesting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. On the opposite Wednesdays, we will provide straight talk about what people need to know before and after caregiving begins, including controversial issues others tend to avoid.
To follow us on Twitter - @bobbicarducci2 -and- @michaelcarducc4
Click here to follow the Dementia Spotlight Facebook Page
(c) 2023-2024 Carducci Caregiving Consulting
In today's episode, we talk with guest Lisa Graff about how difficult it was for her mother when she had to put her own mother into a nursing home when Lisa was in high school and the impact it had on her.
Lisa is a retired teacher, actress, novelist, essayist and columnist.
Lisa's Websites and Social Media links:
- Link for Lisa's Website
- Link for Lisa's "Our Senior Yearbook" Facebook page
- Link for Lisa's Twitter page: @lisajgraff1
- Link for Lisa's Instagram
To follow us on "X" (Twitter) - @bobbicarducci2 -and- @michaelcarducc4Click here for the Dementia Spotlight Facebook Page
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"Why do people advise checking for UTI when LO is being violent, hallucinating, etc.?"
While it doesn't seem logical or intuitive, UTI's can have a very dramatic effect on the brain chemistry of the elderly and especially those with dementia. Bobbi and Mike provide some helpful insights on today's episode of Tips, Truths, and Straight Talk.
Interesting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. On the opposite Wednesdays, we will provide straight talk about what people need to know before and after caregiving begins, including controversial issues others tend to avoid.
To follow us on Twitter - @bobbicarducci2 -and- @michaelcarducc4
Click here to follow the Dementia Spotlight Facebook Page
(c) 2023-2024 Carducci Caregiving Consulting
We have mentioned many times on our podcasts how contrasting colors may help people with dementia because of their vision being affected by these devastating brain diseases. Just one such example would be having mashed potatoes on a dark colored plate so the loved one can see the food better.
In today's episode, we talk with guest Sara McCunnie about the use of color and pattern in dementia design. Sara comes to us from New Zealand and is a registered architect in both New Zealand and Australia. She likes building resilience and reserve in people living with dementia with a goal of the right balance of risk adverse environments and meaningful engagement. Her architectural practice has always been informed by research, both academic and evidence based.
Sara's Websites and Social Media links:
- Link for Sara's Linked in Page
- Link for Dementia Alliance International
Other helpful links for color, patterns and design:
- Link for free environmental design resources.
- Link for The Resource E – essentials book by Stirling - some helpful information on color and pattern.
To follow us on "X" (Twitter) - @bobbicarducci2 -and- @michaelcarducc4Click here for the Dementia Spotlight Facebook Page
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On Wednesday, February 28th, Ms. Sara McCunnie, who is registered architect in both New Zealand and Australia, talks to Bobbi and Mike about some strategies where color and patterns can play a role in dementia caregiving. Stop back on the 28th for Sara's full episode.
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"Having your mother turn on you, looking at you with an evil expression and rant at you like you’re an idiot while making no sense herself, is maddening and breaking my spirit. Saying, she can’t help it” does not make it hurt less. I’m so sad."
The emotional "roller coaster" is very real and takes a severe toll on caregivers. Bobbi and Mike provide some helpful insights on today's episode of Tips, Truths, and Straight Talk.
To attend Bobbi's virtual support group, please email info@bobbicarducci.com and we will provide details on access to the meeting. The meeting is held on the 4th Thursday of each month at 3pm Eastern time.
Interesting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. On the opposite Wednesdays, we will provide straight talk about what people need to know before and after caregiving begins, including controversial issues others tend to avoid.
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On Wednesday, February 28th, Ms. Sara McCunnie, who is registered architect in both New Zealand and Australia, talks to Bobbi and Mike about some strategies where color and patterns can play a role in dementia caregiving. Stop back on the 28th for Sara's full episode.
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Bobbi and Mike talk to Ms. Kay Bransford about Powers of Attorney, Money Manager vs. Financial Advisor, and taking care of the financial aspects of your loved ones.
Kay took care of her parents’ finances when they were diagnosed with dementia and that experience led her to pursue a passion of helping other families prepare for the financial aspects of caregiving. She has an award-winning blog called Dealing With Dementia (link below), is the founder of MemoryBanc which is a money management business, and the author of a best-selling book, MemoryBank: Your Workbook for Organizing Your Life.
Kay Bransford Websites and Social Media links:
- MemoryBanc | Your Personal Financial Assistant
- Dealing with Dementia – A Caregiver's Journey to Deliver Purpose with Grace and Humor.
- MemoryBanc Facebook
Link for MemoryBank: Your Workbook for Organizing Your Life on Amazon
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On Wednesday, February 14th, Ms. Kay Bransford talks to Bobbi and Mike about Powers of Attorney, Money Manager vs. Financial Advisor among other items dealing with the finances for your loved ones. Stop back on the 14th for Kay's full episode.
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Bobbi and Mike provide some helpful insights for the following caregiver's issue on today's episode of Tips, Truths, and Straight Talk: "I Can’t get my LO to change. Mother had been wearing the same outfit for months. They are filthy and torn. We can’t find similar clothes as she bought them over 10 years ago. When we try to get her to wear something new, she throws a fit. She does shower and Dad sneaks in new underpants when she is in there. What can I do?
Interesting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. On the opposite Wednesdays, we will provide straight talk about what people need to know before and after caregiving begins, including controversial issues others tend to avoid.
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Coming Attraction: On February 14th, Ms. Kay Bransford talks to Bobbi and Mike about Powers of Attorney, Money Manager vs. Financial Advisor among other items dealing with the finances for your loved ones. Stop back on the 14th.
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This type of frustration is very real and very common among caregivers. Bobbi and Mike provide some insights and tips to help ease the frustration for both the caregiver and the person with dementia on today's episode of Tips, Truths, and Straight Talk.
Interesting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. On the opposite Wednesdays, we will provide straight talk about what people need to know before and after caregiving begins, including controversial issues others tend to avoid.
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In this episode, Bobbi and Mike talk with caregiver, author, and educator Donna Thomson about the possibility of 2024 being the year of the caregiver, caregiving as project management, caring across generations, and caregiving essentials.
Donna is Director and co-designer of the Family Engagement in Research Courses and Program and facilitates the Caregiving Essentials Cours at McMaster University.
Donna has written two books on caregiving:
The Unexpected Journey of Caring: The Transformation of Loved One to CaregiverThe Four Walls of my Freedom: Lessons I've Learned From A Life Of Caregiving.
Drawing on Richard's daily journal entries, Darlene wrote "Get In The Boat", a powerful and poignant memoir that captures the impact of dementia on her parents' lives and their family. It is a story of resilience in the face of life's most difficult encounters. It narrates the tale of a man who loved his wife so much that he confronted the complexities of caring for a loved one with a life-altering affliction, while experiencing the spiritual strength that sustained him through the most trying of times.
Donna's Website
Donna's FaceBook Link
Donna's X (Twitter): @thomsod
Donna's Linked In
Link for McMaster University Caregiving Essentials Website
Link for Canada's CanChild Family Engagement Program
Interesting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. On the opposite Wednesdays, we will provide straight talk about what people need to know before and after caregiving begins, including controversial issues others tend to avoid.
To follow us on "X" (Twitter) - @bobbicarducci2 -and- @michaelcarducc4Click for the Dementia Spotlight Facebook Page
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Great Question! Bobbi and Mike provide a very basic understanding between Power of Attorney and Guardianship on today's episode of Tips, Truths, and Straight Talk.
It is in everyone's best interest to consult with an elder law attorney to get these documents in place BEFORE you need them.
Interesting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. On the opposite Wednesdays, we will provide straight talk about what people need to know before and after caregiving begins, including controversial issues others tend to avoid.
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Speaking of controversial issues others tend to avoid, Bobbi and Mike discuss their feeling on these new drugs that are very dangerous, and the FDA which is "fast track" approving these drugs...and why!
**REXULTI (brexpiprazole)*· Cerebrovascular Disease
·Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
·Tardive Dyskinesia
·Hyperglycemia
·LDL and HDL Cholesterol and Triglycerides
·Low white blood cell count or Neutropenia
·Orthostatic Hypotension
·What Is Dysphagia
·Rexulti Safety Info
·Drug Trials Snapshots: REXULTI
·FDA Approves First Drug to Treat Agitation Symptoms Associated with Dementia due to Alzheimer’s Disease
·Rexulti Interactions Checker
·British Medical Journal/Robert Whitaker-How the FDA approved an antipsychotic that failed to show a meaningful benefit but raised the risk of death
·Alzheimer’s Journal regarding Rexulti clinical trials
·FDA Briefing Document on Rexulti
CBD***·Current Clinical Trial Cannabidiol Oil for Agitation
·Cannabinoids for Agitation in Alzheimer's Disease
·Cannabinoids for the Treatment of Agitation and Aggression in Alzheimer's
·Caring for behavioral symptoms of dementia
·Sue Feldmeth, RN MC
·Rodger That: Using Cannabis to Treat Dementia :: Sue Feldmeth
LEQEMBI***·LeqembiSafety Information
·Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia Help
·Box Warning
·How serious is a box warning
Find Clinical Trials
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We wish you, our listeners, a Happy, Healthy, and Prosperous New Year. Bobbi and I will be away this week so there will not be an regular episode on Wednesday, January 10. We will provide an episode on Saturday, January 13 and then resume our regular schedule of weekly podcasts on the following Wednesday (Jan 17th).
Mike
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Bobbi and Mike provide some helpful insights for the following caregiver's issue on today's episode of Tips, Truths, and Straight Talk:
"I'm in a bit of a dilemma, my mom, who has dementia, went into the hospital last week for internal bleeding. The hospital wants to discharge her, and I said no. She was in ICU, intubated and restrained and now seems worse and started sundowning. They said if I don't pick her up, they will call Adult Protective Services on me. I don't know what to do. I work full time and now she can barely walk. Any advice? "
Interesting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. On the opposite Wednesdays, we will provide straight talk about what people need to know before and after caregiving begins, including controversial issues others tend to avoid.
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Bobbi and Mike provide some helpful tips for the following caregiver's question on today's episode of Tips, Truths, and Straight Talk: "My mom told me that for three nights a dog has been in the tree outside her window. He’s stretched out on a branch and holds on to it with his back feet. He is brown and white and looks at her. What can I do? "
It's not uncommon for persons with dementia to have hallucinations; animals outside is one of the most common. Check out the episode for Bobbi and Mike's helpful tips to handle the situation.
You can search "stuffed pets for elderly" on Amazon. Click here for just one example of the type of stuffed pet that Mike was talking about in this episode.
Interesting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. On the opposite Wednesdays, we will provide straight talk about what people need to know before and after caregiving begins, including controversial issues others tend to avoid.
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Bobbi and Mike discuss the different (5 most common) forms of dementia that fall under the dementia umbrella and provide resource information. Having some understanding of the different forms of dementia can help access the right resources that are available.
The five most common forms of dementia. You can click on the links to find out more information and resources regarding each:
- Alzheimer's
- Lewy Body
- Frontotemporal
- Vascular
- Mixed
There are several additional brain diseases that can cause dementia as well. You can click on the links to find out more information and resources regarding each one:
- Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
- Huntington's Disease
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
- Posterior Cortical Atrophy
- Parkinson's Disease
- Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome
Here are some additional links for resources:
- Alzheimer's Foundation of America
- Lewy Body Dementia Resource Center
- National Institute on Aging
- Family Caregiver Alliance
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
- Veteran's Aid Organization
- Dementia Friends USA
- Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging
- Caregiver Action Organization
Interesting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. On the opposite Wednesdays, we will provide straight talk about what people need to know before and after caregiving begins, including controversial issues others tend to avoid.
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Bobbi and Mike provide some helpful tips for the following caregiver's issue on today's episode of Tips, Truths, and Straight Talk: "Oh My God is it just me? I was helping mom put her bra on and she was having trouble adjusting it. I just couldn’t bring myself to help her with her under boob. Ugh!"
Check out the episode for Bobbi and Mike's helpful tips to handle the situation besides just closing your eyes and clenching your teeth to get it done.
Interesting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. On the opposite Wednesdays, we will provide straight talk about what people need to know before and after caregiving begins, including controversial issues others tend to avoid.
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Bobbi and Mike provide some helpful tips for the following caregiver's issue on today's episode of Tips, Truths, and Straight Talk: "My dad was diagnosed last year with early onset Parkinson’s/dementia. He was fine, walking a mile a day. Then one day he had a problem and needed to have surgery. Since the surgery he’s been a different person, he’s been in the hospital a month recovering but he is paranoid thinking people are after him."
Sadly, anesthesia which puts someone into a deep sleep, has an effect on the brain. Check out the episode for Bobbi and Mike's recommendations.
Interesting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. On the opposite Wednesdays, we will provide straight talk about what people need to know before and after caregiving begins, including controversial issues others tend to avoid.
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In this episode, Bobbi and Mike talk with Darlene Fuchs who watched both of her parents struggle with dementia and shares the invaluable lessons learned along the way. She hopes her story of their memory becomes a source of inspiration for others facing similar challenges in their lives.
Following her mother's (Gail) dementia diagnosis, her father (Richard) became her primary caregiver, showing extraordinary affection and unwavering commitment to his beloved wife. Richard's passion for journaling later became a source of comfort and connection for the entire family. Darlene knew that her parents' story of enduring love was worth sharing and wanted to honor their legacy by showing the world what love and devotion looked like, even in the face of adversity.
Drawing on Richard's daily journal entries, Darlene wrote "Get In The Boat", a powerful and poignant memoir that captures the impact of dementia on her parents' lives and their family. It is a story of resilience in the face of life's most difficult encounters. It narrates the tale of a man who loved his wife so much that he confronted the complexities of caring for a loved one with a life-altering affliction, while experiencing the spiritual strength that sustained him through the most trying of times.
Link for Get In The Boat WebsiteLink for Darlene's Facebook Page
"X" (Twitter) - @Darlenethefox
Interesting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. On the opposite Wednesdays, we will provide straight talk about what people need to know before and after caregiving begins, including controversial issues others tend to avoid.
To follow us on "X" (Twitter) - @bobbicarducci2 -and- @michaelcarducc4Click for the Dementia Spotlight Facebook Page
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Bobbi and Mike answer the following caregiver's question on today's episode of Tips, Truths, and Straight Talk: "What’s their freaking fascination with calling the police? I have to take his phone away as he keeps calling 911."
Frustrating indeed! Check out the episode for Bobbi and Mike's recommendations.
Interesting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. On the opposite Wednesdays, we will provide straight talk about what people need to know before and after caregiving begins, including controversial issues others tend to avoid.
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In this episode, Bobbi and Mike talk with "Sharon's Son", Dr. George Ackerman about Parkinson's Disease awareness.
Dr. Ackerman, with his family created TogetherForSharon® for the purpose of keeping his mother, Sharon Riff Ackerman’s, memory alive, and to share the message of Parkinson’s Awareness and hope for finding a cure for Parkinson’s Disease.
Together For Sharon | Parkinson’s Awareness Website
Link for TogetherForSharon Facebook Page
Link for TogetherForSharon Blog
Link for TogetherForSharon TicToc
TogetherForSharonTwitter: @togetherforsha1
TogetherForSharonInstagram: @togetherforsharon
TogetherForSharon: YouTube Channel
Dr. Ackerman Linked In
Interesting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. On the opposite Wednesdays, we will provide straight talk about what people need to know before and after caregiving begins, including controversial issues others tend to avoid.
To follow us on Twitter - @bobbicarducci2 -and- @michaelcarducc4Click for the Dementia Spotlight Facebook Page
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Bobbi and Mike answer the following caregiver's question on today's episode of Tips, Truths, and Straight Talk: "Has anyone’s loved one had fake pain? My mom says she has pain for a few moments then is fine. It’s been going on for a few weeks. We took her to ER and there is nothing wrong."
The short answer is "yes". Check out the episode for Bobbi and Mike's more detailed answer and recommendations.
Interesting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. On the opposite Wednesdays, we will provide straight talk about what people need to know before and after caregiving begins, including controversial issues others tend to avoid.
To follow us on Twitter - @bobbicarducci2 -and- @michaelcarducc4
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In this episode, Neurologist Dr. Daniel Potts talks with Bobbi and Mike about how people diagnosed with dementia are still living and deserve the support needed to help them live as well as possible through the trauma and losses they face. They also discuss his father’s transformation from saw miller to watercolor artist in the throes of dementia through person-centered care and the expressive arts.
Dr. Potts seeks to make these therapies more widely available through his foundation, Cognitive Dynamics. Additionally, he is passionate about promoting self-preservation and dignity for all persons with cognitive impairment.
Link for Dr. Potts Cognitive Dynamics Website
Link for Dr. Potts Facebook Page
Link for Dr. Potts "The Wooded Path" Blog
Link for Dr. Potts Book: Bringing Art to Life Reflections on Dementia
Twitter: @DanielCPotts
Instagram: @dcpottsmd
Dr. Potts Linked In
Interesting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. On the opposite Wednesdays, we will provide straight talk about what people need to know before and after caregiving begins, including controversial issues others tend to avoid.
To follow us on Twitter - @bobbicarducci2 -and- @michaelcarducc4Click for the Dementia Spotlight Facebook Page
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Bobbi and Mike answer the following caregiver's question on today's episode of Tips, Truths, and Straight Talk: "I remind my husband constantly to put his seatbelt on, zip up his fly, wipe his nose, your shirt is buttoned crookedly, don’t eat with your fingers, etc. He yells, 'Stop picking on me.' How can I clean up his act without him thinking I’m picking on him? He is still in the early stages of the disease."
Interesting question. Check out the episode for Bobbi and Mike's answer and suggestions.
Interesting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. On the opposite Wednesdays, we will provide straight talk about what people need to know before and after caregiving begins, including controversial issues others tend to avoid.
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Mary Daniel talks with Bobbi and Mike about the beginning and height of COVID, when we endured months of lockdowns that caused so many to watch their loved ones deteriorate and often die through a closed window.
Mary took a job as a dishwasher for the memory care facility where her husband was a resident, which allowed her to spend time with him since family visits were restricted during the height of COVID.
Mary is the founder of “Caregivers for Compromises – Because Isolation Kills Too”, a group of over 14,000 caregivers fighting for the passage of the Essential Caregivers Act so that she can finally rest knowing that our loved ones in long-term care will never be isolated again.
Link for Facebook Group Caregivers for Compromise
Interesting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. On the opposite Wednesdays, we will provide straight talk about what people need to know before and after caregiving begins, including controversial issues others tend to avoid.
To follow us on Twitter - @bobbicarducci2 -and- @michaelcarducc4Click for the Dementia Spotlight Facebook Page
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Bobbi and Mike answer the following caregiver's question on today's episode of Tips, Truths, and Straight Talk: "Can you tell me why she covers her face for a long time several times a day and then looks up so confused like she doesn’t know where she is?"
Interesting question. Check out the episode for Bobbi and Mike's answer and suggestions.
Interesting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. On the opposite Wednesdays, we will provide straight talk about what people need to know before and after caregiving begins, including controversial issues others tend to avoid.
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Dr. Samantha Winemaker talks with Bobbi and Mike about Palliative Care, how the caregiver can invite themselves into the conversation with the doctor, and 7 Keys for Navigating a Life-Changing Diagnosis.
Link for The Waiting Room Revolution
Twitter: @sammywinemaker
Instagram: dr.sammywinemaker
Link for Dr. Winemaker's book: Hope for the Best, Plan for the Rest: 7 Keys for Navigating a Life-Changing Diagnosis
Interesting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. On the opposite Wednesdays, we will provide straight talk about what people need to know before and after caregiving begins, including controversial issues others tend to avoid.
To follow us on Twitter - @bobbicarducci2 -and- @michaelcarducc4Click for the Dementia Spotlight Facebook Page
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Bobbi and Mike answer the following caregiver's question on today's episode of Tips, Truths, and Straight Talk: "Does anyone else feel that once you become a caregiver, nobody wants anything to do with you?"
Unfortunately, this is a common feeling among caregivers. Listen to the episode to find Bobbi and Mike's recommendations.
Interesting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. On the opposite Wednesdays, we will provide straight talk about what people need to know before and after caregiving begins, including controversial issues others tend to avoid.
To follow us on Twitter - @bobbicarducci2 -and- @michaelcarducc4
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Christopher Nichols lives with dementia and talks with Bobbi and Mike about the difficulty of dealing with doctors when living with dementia and how Artificial Intelligence may help with diagnosis in the future.
Link for Chris' How To Dementia YouTube Channel Chris' Twitter: @howtodementia
Interesting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. On the opposite Wednesdays, we will provide straight talk about what people need to know before and after caregiving begins, including controversial issues others tend to avoid.
To follow us on Twitter - @bobbicarducci2 -and- @michaelcarducc4Click for the Dementia Spotlight Facebook Page
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Bobbi and Mike share a bit of dementia humor on today's episode of Tips, Truths, and Straight Talk: "My mom keeps losing her dentures. We have found them at the bottom of her coffee cup, in her pocket, in the trash. We call these episodes 'Hide and Go Teeth!" Does this happen to anyone else?"
Great way to find some humor to ease the stress of being a dementia caregiver. Listen to the episode to find Bobbi and Mike's response.
Interesting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. On the opposite Wednesdays, we will provide straight talk about what people need to know before and after caregiving begins, including controversial issues others tend to avoid.
To follow us on Twitter - @bobbicarducci2 -and- @michaelcarducc4
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Bobbi and Mike answer the following caregiver's question on today's episode of Tips, Truths, and Straight Talk: "My mother-in-law is diagnosed in the early stages of dementia. Am I wrong to expect her do dishes as other than that she does nothing but smoke, sleep, and play games on her phone?"
Great question. Listen to the episode to find Bobbi and Mike's answer.
Interesting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. On the opposite Wednesdays, we will provide straight talk about what people need to know before and after caregiving begins, including controversial issues others tend to avoid.
To follow us on Twitter - @bobbicarducci2 -and- @michaelcarducc4
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Writer, Producer, Director, Susie Singer Carter talks with Bobbi and Mike about the millions who have suffered dearly as a result of nursing home neglect and abuse and her documentary, No Country for Old People, which pulls the curtain back on the corporatization of nursing homes.
No Country for Old People Sizzle ReelNo Country for Old People Website
The Go Girl Media WebsiteGo Girl Media Facebook Page Go Girl Media Twitter: @GoGrlMediaSusieGo Girl Media InstagramGo Girl Media Vimeo
Interesting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. On the opposite Wednesdays, we will provide straight talk about what people need to know before and after caregiving begins, including controversial issues others tend to avoid.
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Bobbi and Mike discuss a caregiver's submitted tip on today's episode of Tips, Truths, and Straight Talk: "There’s not a person in this world who does not settle down a bit when they’ve been heard, seen, and felt."
So very true. Listen to the episode to hear Bobbi and Mike's comments.
Interesting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. On the opposite Wednesdays, we will provide straight talk about what people need to know before and after caregiving begins, including controversial issues others tend to avoid.
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Writer, Producer, Director, Susie Singer Carter talks with Bobbi and Mike about the realities of Alzheimer’s in her film, My Mom and the Girl. Including, Finding the Silver lining in Alzheimer’s care.
The Go Girl Media WebsiteGo Girl Media Facebook Page Go Girl Media Twitter: @GoGrlMediaSusieGo Girl Media InstagramGo Girl Media Vimeo
Interesting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. On the opposite Wednesdays, we will provide straight talk about what people need to know before and after caregiving begins, including controversial issues others tend to avoid.
To follow us on Twitter - @bobbicarducci2 -and- @michaelcarducc4Click for the Dementia Spotlight Facebook Page
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Bobbi and Mike answer the following caregiver's question on today's episode of Tips, Truths, and Straight Talk: "I feel like a failure every day. What am I doing wrong?
Great question. Listen to the episode to find Bobbi and Mike's answer.
Interesting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. On the opposite Wednesdays, we will provide straight talk about what people need to know before and after caregiving begins, including controversial issues others tend to avoid.
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I feel like a failure every day. What am I doing wrong?
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Bobbi and Mike talk with guest Nicole Jorwic, Chief of Campaigns and Advocacy for Caring Across Generations about intergenerational care and the developing an infrastructure for support.
The Caring Across Generations Website: https://caringacross.org/Click for Caring Across Generations Facebook Page Caring Across Generations Twitter: @CaringAcrossGenClick for Caring Across Generations InstagramClick for Caring Across Generations YouTube
Interesting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. On the opposite Wednesdays, we will provide straight talk about what people need to know before and after caregiving begins, including controversial issues others tend to avoid.
To follow us on Twitter - @bobbicarducci2 -and- @michaelcarducc4Click for the Dementia Spotlight Facebook Page
Interesting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. On the opposite Wednesdays, we will provide straight talk about what people need to know before and after caregiving begins, including controversial issues others tend to avoid.
To follow us on Twitter - @bobbicarducci2 -and- @michaelcarducc4Click for the Dementia Spotlight Facebook Page
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Episode 20: Tips, Truths & Straight Talk 13 - Do They Ever Acknowledge They Have A Problem?
Bobbi and Mike answer the following caregiver's question on today's episode of Tips, Truths, and Straight Talk: "Do They Ever Acknowledge They Have A Problem?"
Great question. Listen to the episode to find Bobbi and Mike's answer.
Interesting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. On the opposite Wednesdays, we will provide straight talk about what people need to know before and after caregiving begins, including controversial issues others tend to avoid.
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Bobbi and Mike talk with guest Amy Temperley about how to help older adults play, grow, contribute and learn throughout their lifespan, wherever they live or gather.
The Aging Is Cool Website: www.agingiscool.com
Click for Aging Is Cool Facebook Page
Aging Is Cool Twitter: @Agingiscool1
Click for Aging Is Cool Instagram
Interesting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. On the opposite Wednesdays, we will provide straight talk about what people need to know before and after caregiving begins, including controversial issues others tend to avoid.
To follow us on Twitter - @bobbicarducci2 -and- @michaelcarducc4Click for the Dementia Spotlight Facebook Page
The Senior Shower Project Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/seniorshowerproject
Interesting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. On the opposite Wednesdays, we will provide straight talk about what people need to know before and after caregiving begins, including controversial issues others tend to avoid.
To follow us on Twitter - @bobbicarducci2 -and- @michaelcarducc4Click for the Dementia Spotlight Facebook Page
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Bobbi and Mike answer the following caregiver's question on today's episode of Tips, Truths, and Straight Talk: "What makes my husband be on his best behavior when others are around and then treat me like crap when we are alone?"
Great question. Listen to the episode to find Bobbi and Mike's answer.
Interesting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. On the opposite Wednesdays, we will provide straight talk about what people need to know before and after caregiving begins, including controversial issues others tend to avoid.
To follow us on Twitter - @bobbicarducci2 -and- @michaelcarducc4
Click here to follow the Dementia Spotlight Facebook Page
(c) 2023 Carducci Caregiving Consulting
Bobbi and Mike talk with Julian Morelli about how, as a member of Ontario’s pandemic committee representing essential family caregivers, worked with the Canada Standard Association clarifying the role of Essential Family Caregivers and to obtain formal recognition and clarity in Canadian Legislation with Essential Family Caregiver is now being the recognized and accepted term.
Follow Julian on twitter -- @JulianMorelli1
Interesting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. On the opposite Wednesdays, we will provide straight talk about what people need to know before and after caregiving begins, including controversial issues others tend to avoid.
To follow us on Twitter - @bobbicarducci2 -and- @michaelcarducc4Click for the Dementia Spotlight Facebook Page
(c) 2023 Carducci Caregiving Consulting
Bobbi and Mike answer the following caregiver's question on today's episode of Tips, Truths, and Straight Talk: "Every day at 3:00AM my dad is awake looking for food. I have to get up and make sure he doesn’t burn the house down. Then he wants me to cook him something. I need sleep. I can’t keep doing this. What do you recommend?"
Great question. Listen to the episode to find Bobbi and Mike's answer.
Interesting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. On the opposite Wednesdays, we will provide straight talk about what people need to know before and after caregiving begins, including controversial issues others tend to avoid.
To follow us on Twitter - @bobbicarducci2 -and- @michaelcarducc4
Click here to follow the Dementia Spotlight Facebook Page
(c) 2023 Carducci Caregiving Consulting
Bobbi and Mike talk with Jen Chan about being a younger caregiver and how to come from a place of compassion while facing the challenges, emotions, and rewards of caring for a family member.
The Senior Shower Project Website: https://www.seniorshowerproject.com/
The Senior Shower Project Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/seniorshowerproject
Interesting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. On the opposite Wednesdays, we will provide straight talk about what people need to know before and after caregiving begins, including controversial issues others tend to avoid.
To follow us on Twitter - @bobbicarducci2 -and- @michaelcarducc4Click for the Dementia Spotlight Facebook Page
(c) 2023 Carducci Caregiving Consulting
Bobbi and Mike answer the following caregiver's question on today's episode of Tips, Truths, and Straight Talk: "I am beginning to resent my mother. She demands all my attention and I had to put my life on back burner for her. What can I do?"
Great question. Listen to the episode to find Bobbi and Mike's answer.
Interesting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. On the opposite Wednesdays, we will provide straight talk about what people need to know before and after caregiving begins, including controversial issues others tend to avoid.
To follow us on Twitter - @bobbicarducci2 -and- @michaelcarducc4
Click here to follow the Dementia Spotlight Facebook Page
(c) 2023 Carducci Caregiving Consulting
Bobbi and Mike answer the following caregiver's question on today's episode of Tips, Truths, and Straight Talk: "My spouse’s behavior changes started about six weeks after our primary care doctor convinced me to give him a statin. The changes were drastic and he’s not getting any better. He’s bedbound, in the hospital, babbling. He was so dizzy he fell and was not able to walk again. Do you think the medicine and change in him are related?Great question. Listen to the episode to find Bobbi and Mike's answer.
Interesting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. On the opposite Wednesdays, we will provide straight talk about what people need to know before and after caregiving begins, including controversial issues others tend to avoid.
To follow us on Twitter - @bobbicarducci2 -and- @michaelcarducc4
Click here to follow the Dementia Spotlight Facebook Page
(c) 2023 Carducci Caregiving Consulting
Unfortunately, Bobbi and Mike both have COVID and have been unable to record so we are reposting Episode 1 - Meet Bobbi and Mike. Hopefully, we will be back to recording and posting new episodes next week. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Interesting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. On the opposite Wednesdays, we will provide straight talk about what people need to know before and after caregiving begins, including controversial issues others tend to avoid.
To follow us on Twitter - @bobbicarducci2 -and- @michaelcarducc4
Click here to follow the Dementia Spotlight Facebook Page
(c) 2023 Carducci Caregiving Consulting
Bobbi and Mike answer the following caregiver's question on today's episode of Tips, Truths, and Straight Talk: "Why do I get so angry with her? I tell myself not to get mad but…she pushes my buttons. How can I stop feeling this way?"
Great question. Listen to the episode to find Bobbi and Mike's answer.
Interesting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. On the opposite Wednesdays, we will provide straight talk about what people need to know before and after caregiving begins, including controversial issues others tend to avoid.
To follow us on Twitter - @bobbicarducci2 -and- @michaelcarducc4
Click here to follow the Dementia Spotlight Facebook Page
(c) 2023 Carducci Caregiving Consulting
This week we talk with Dr. Frank Puga about how a "Strength Based Approach" to support care partners of individuals living with dementia, meaning "looking at the strengths that the individual brings to their situation". Why do some care partners feel depressed and/or anxious?
To participate in Dr. Puga's dementia caregiver research studies, send an email to starlab@uab.edu.
To follow Dr. Puga on twitter: @FrankPugaPhd
To find out more about Dr. Puga: https://scholars.uab.edu/display/fpuga
Interesting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. On the opposite Wednesdays, we will provide straight talk about what people need to know before and after caregiving begins, including controversial issues others tend to avoid.
To follow us on Twitter - @bobbicarducci2 -and- @michaelcarducc4
Click here to follow the Dementia Spotlight Facebook Page
(c) 2023 Carducci Caregiving Consulting
Bobbi and Mike answer the following caregiver's question on today's episode of Tips, Truths, and Straight Talk: "I was in the shower and when I got out and dressed my husband was gone. I sat there thinking, 'am I going to go look for him?' It was so nice being by myself, I didn’t want to go. Then a friend phoned, she found him walking along the road and was bringing him back. For a few moments, I was mad at her. Is it horrible I didn’t want him back?"
Heavy question. Listen to the episode to find Bobbi and Mike's answer.
Interesting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. On the opposite Wednesdays, we will provide straight talk about what people need to know before and after caregiving begins, including controversial issues others tend to avoid.
To follow us on Twitter - @bobbicarducci2 -and- @michaelcarducc4
Click here to follow the Dementia Spotlight Facebook Page
(c) 2023 Carducci Caregiving Consulting
This week we talk with Gerry Kupferschmidt about when his wife became lost while driving to Ottawa and eventually ended up in Montreal and how he became and he became an Essential family Caregiver and learned about Canada’s Crises Outreach Support Program and the Butterfly Model of Care.
Interesting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. On the opposite Wednesdays, we will provide straight talk about what people need to know before and after caregiving begins, including controversial issues others tend to avoid.
To follow us on Twitter - @bobbicarducci2 -and- @michaelcarducc4
Click here to follow the Dementia Spotlight Facebook Page
(c) 2023 Carducci Caregiving Consulting
Bobbi and Mike answer the following caregiver's question on today's episode of Tips, Truths, and Straight Talk: "Tough Topic – Should there be designated safe havens where family caregivers can place a person with a dementia when the caregiver no longer has the ability to care for him or her?"
Great question. Listen to the episode to find Bobbi and Mike's answer.
Interesting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. On the opposite Wednesdays, we will provide straight talk about what people need to know before and after caregiving begins, including controversial issues others tend to avoid.
To follow us on Twitter - @bobbicarducci2 -and- @michaelcarducc4
Click here to follow the Dementia Spotlight Facebook Page
(c) 2023 Carducci Caregiving Consulting
Bobbi and Mike welcome Anthony Copeland-Parker who shares the story of his partner Catherine (Cat) and their literal journey of dementia care. Anthony recounts the trials and tribulations of an ex-pilot with a passion for vistas and logistics and a woman so tough, she walks a half-marathon in the Australian Outback mere weeks after breaking her ankle. Anthony also talks to us about "keeping the brain talking to the body" and the importance of hydration.
- Click here for Anthony and Cat's website for more information on them
- Click here to buy Anthony's book on Amazon
- Follow Anthony on Twitter - @tonyruntheworld
To enter your name into the drawing for a signed copy of Anthony's book "Running All Over The World", email your name and contact info to info@bobbicarducci.com.
To follow us on Twitter - @bobbicarducci2 -and- @michaelcarducc4
Click here to follow the Dementia Spotlight Facebook Page
(c) 2023 Carducci Caregiving Consulting
Bobbi and Mike answer the following caregiver's question on today's episode of Tips, Truths, and Straight Talk: "My husband doesn’t know who I am and resists when I try to get him up in the morning. He is usually wet despite wearing depends at night and it’s important I get him clean and dry. How to keep him from fighting me and trying to hit me when I’m trying to take care of him?
Great question. Listen to the episode to find Bobbi and Mike's answer.
Interesting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. On the opposite Wednesdays, we will provide straight talk about what people need to know before and after caregiving begins, including controversial issues others tend to avoid.
Bobbi and Mike would love to hear from you, answer any questions you might have, or just find out how you are doing. Follow us on twitter @Bobbicarducci2, and @MichaelCarducc4. To schedule Bobbi and/or Mike to speak at your event, go to the bobbicarducci.com website or email info@bobbicarducci.com.
(c) 2023 Carducci Caregiving Consulting
Bobbi and Mike answer the following caregiver's question on today's episode of Tips, Truths, and Straight Talk: "How do I keep Mom from scratching her arms constantly?"
Great question. Listen to the episode to find Bobbi and Mike's answer.
Interesting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. On the opposite Wednesdays, we will provide straight talk about what people need to know before and after caregiving begins, including controversial issues others tend to avoid.
Bobbi and Mike would love to hear from you, answer any questions you might have, or just find out how you are doing. Follow us on twitter @Bobbicarducci2, and @MichaelCarducc4. To schedule Bobbi and/or Mike to speak at your event, go to the bobbicarducci.com website or email info@bobbicarducci.com.
Dementia Spotlight is produced by Carducci Caregiving Consulting
(c) 2023 Carducci Caregiving Consulting
Bobbi and Mike welcome Ms. Karen Mullen McPhail, RN, BSN, MSN, LALFA, CCM,CDP. She is the Chief Executive Officer /Chief Operating Officer ofEldementals LLC, a care management organization in the DC Metro area. She is a professional care manager with over 30 years of experience in the healthcare industry. She has been working since 2001 as a private Healthcare Consultant, Care Advisor, and Care Manager in the DC Metro area.
Her specialty is managing complex care needs and providing concierge-style care
management for private clients. As a care manager, clinical aging expert, and an aging
life care professional, she has been educated in the various fields of human services,
including case management, psychology and mental health, medical / surgical, oncology, transplant, and critical care nursing, and gerontology.
She is trained to assess, plan, coordinate, monitor, and provide services for older adults, those with complex care needs, their families and care partners, with advocacy for older adults being her primary focus.
Ms. McPhail participates in a number of professional organizations, holding board and committee positions. She has been recognized on several occasions for her community service efforts on behalf of her area - most recently being awarded the Excellence in Memory Care Award thorough Insight Memory Care for her work with diverse populations. She has published work in the Journal of Nursing Administration Grit Women Empowered (recognized as a healthcare hero during Covid-19), and other professional publications.
She does private healthcare consulting for a variety of corporations, frequent public speaking engagements, and serves on expert clinician panels, along with speaking at numerous clinical and community focused education programs. She is extensively involved in many local charities and service organizations, authors a wellness blog titled "Eldementals™," which is a blog to support those with chronic conditions of all ages, older adults, and their caregivers. In addition, she participates in frequent podcasts, radio shows, and has been featured on WUSA-9, in the Loudoun Times (VA) Connection papers, and in other news publications. Ms. McPhail has
her first book series coming out in the fall.
(c) 2023 Carducci Caregiving Consulting
Welcome to Dementia Spotlight! tips, truths, and straight talk about Alzheimer’s and the many other forms of dementia.
Bobbi and Mike answer the following caregiver's question on today's episode of Tips, Truths, and Straight Talk: "My husband is at the point of diapers, not being able to use a fork and spoon, and wandering. He can still carry on a conversation; he thinks I am his mother. The dog is his childhood dog, he knows who our kids are. I am looking at a care home for him and they have a waiting list of 14 people. Should I add his name to the list or is it too soon?"
Great question. Listen to the episode to find Bobbi and Mike's answer.
Interesting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. On the opposite Wednesdays, we will provide straight talk about what people need to know before and after caregiving begins, including controversial issues others tend to avoid.
Bobbi and Mike would love to hear from you, answer any questions you might have, or just find out how you are doing. Follow us on twitter @Bobbicarducci2, and @MichaelCarducc4. To schedule Bobbi and/or Mike to speak at your event, go to the bobbicarducci.com website or email info@bobbicarducci.com.
Dementia Spotlight is produced by Carducci Caregiving Consulting
(c) 2023 Carducci Caregiving Consulting
Welcome to Dementia Spotlight! tips, truths, and straight talk about Alzheimer’s and the many other forms of dementia.
Interesting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. On the opposite Wednesdays, we will provide straight talk about what people need to know before and after caregiving begins, including controversial issues others tend to avoid
After Mike's mother passed away in July 2002, Bobbi and Mike took in Rodger, Mike's father and quickly realized they were unprepared for the demands of caring for someone with dementia. For the next seven years, Bobbi and Mike were on the emotional roller coaster that is dementia care, and during that time, they gained knowledge of dementia and dementia behaviors and as Bobbi often says, "learned how to creative problem solve on the run."
When Rodger passed away in July 2009, Bobbi and Mike have dedicated their lives to sharing their personal journey and learning all they can in order to support other dementia caregivers. Bobbi has achieved certifications as a Caregiver Consultant (CCC) and Caregiver Educator (CCE); Mike has achieved certifications as Caregiver Advocate (CCA) and Music Therapist (CMT).
With Dementia Spotlight, they will offer emotional support, practical tips and coping mechanisms to caregivers who often find themselves overwhelmed with fatigue, grief and even anger.
Caregiving comes naturally to Bobbi. "I come from a long line of caregivers, starting with my Great Grandmother's sister, Nellie, who took in my grandmother's newborn sister when their mother died in childbirth. Since then every generation has had at least one person caring for loved ones. Family takes care of family is ingrained in our beliefs. That doesn't mean it's right for everyone. Being a home caregiver is incredibly hard and no one should feel guilty if they choose to allow others to step in. Not everyone is cut out to wrestle alligators while herding a dozen cats and being constantly tuned in to another's needs when sleep deprived and in desperate need to go to the bathroom."