Let's Talk Dementia
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This podcast is designed to give you quick and entertaining information regarding caring for someone with dementia. It is their goal to help families traveling the journey of dementia become more educated. This knowledge helps make the journey more pleasant.
Let's Talk Dementia
4y ago
A caller had quite a few questions regarding her Momma's dementia. I was happy to help her as she started to sort through the confusion of Alzheimer's dementia. I'm happy to help you, also. Write me at carol@letstalkdementia.org
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Let's Talk Dementia
4y ago
We spend our days making sure all our "p's and q's" are lined up. We want everyone to be happy, content, safe, well fed, well cared for, and most of all, loved. Pulling it all together can be very stressful on a caregiver. Today's episode is about that stress.
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Let's Talk Dementia
4y ago
A viewer wrote in to ask when and how to make the decision to move her loved on into Depends rather than traditional underwear. Let's talk about that today on "Let's Talk Dementia". --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lets-talk-dementia/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lets-talk-dementia/support ..read more
Let's Talk Dementia
4y ago
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Eight foot long spoons. What could they possibly have to do with dementia and caregiving? Listen in for a wonderful story.
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Let's Talk Dementia
4y ago
There is a new program through the Veterans Administration that helps families care for the veteran IN HOME. The family can be paid for the care they provide. Contact National Association of Veterans and Families (tell them Carol sent you) at 800-352-0919 to get more info on the
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Let's Talk Dementia
4y ago
I loved learning to sew because my Momma was my teacher. However, dementia eventually robbed her of the ability of sewing. Our loved ones with dementia begin to lose interest in the hobbies they always enjoyed. Let's talk about that. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lets-talk-dementia/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lets-talk-dementia/support ..read more
Let's Talk Dementia
4y ago
When someone with dementia makes inappropriate sexual advances, it can be disturbing. When that "someone" is your Dad, that is very disturbing. Let's talk about that.
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Let's Talk Dementia
4y ago
As Alzheimer's progresses, the ability to make complete sentences is often lost. A listener wrote in asking about this, and I am happy to respond. Let's talk about that! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lets-talk-dementia/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lets-talk-dementia/support ..read more
Let's Talk Dementia
4y ago
A listener in Canada wrote regarding the sadness and guilt she is experiencing due to the inability to visit her loved one who is quarantined in a memory care community. I understand, but guilt is something we accept. Let's talk about that. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lets-talk-dementia/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lets-talk-dementia/support ..read more
Let's Talk Dementia
4y ago
As a dementia caregiver, you are experiencing stress. That stress is increasing your cortisol level. Your cortisol level is keeping your body in a stress mode called "fight or flight". This can cause a long-term negative effect on your body. Let's talk about that today. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lets-talk-dementia/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lets-talk-dementia/support ..read more