Dementia By Day

I'm so pumped to introduce my second book, Creative Engagement, published with Johns Hopkins University Press! You can actually PRE-ORDER it now for a June 2020 delivery! On this episode, I give you some quick and useful tips for engaging someone living with dementia, even if they "don't like to do anything." Thanks to my sponsor, Flying Angels at flyingangels.com

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They used to help you make big decisions, but now you're left to make the big choices for BOTH of you. Caregiving for a partner is hard work. Listen in to hear what makes it different from other types of caregiving. Sponsored by Flying Angels! Check out FlyingAngels.com for more on my awesome sponsor.

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How to win an argument with someone with dementia Ahh, writing that title hurt a little bit. You caught me: total clickbait! The real answer is this: we can’t “win” an argument with someone living with dementia. Here’s how, why, and what to do instead. Sponsored by Flying Angels, flyingangels.com   Corresponding written post: https://rachaelwonderlin.com/2019/03/05/joeandhismom/   Are you enjoying my podcast? Please rate & review! Learn more about how I can help your organization here: https://rachaelwonderlin.com/workwithme/

Riveting interview with Dr. Kleinman: From psychiatrist to hands-on caregiver Dr. Kleinman is an American psychiatrist and a professor of medical anthropology and cross-cultural psychiatry at Harvard University. His new book, The Soul of Care: The Moral Education of a Husband and Doctor,” is out now with Penguin Random House. Here are some insights from our conversation: “I was previously unclear on how important the relationship was between doctors, family members, and people living with dementia.” “I really saw the failure of medicine. When you have cancer, you have a cancer team who helps you through the process…but neurologists don’t help you live with dementia.” You don’t want to miss this episode! Sponsored by Flying Angels: they’ll help your family fly the skies when a loved one is living with dementia. Learn more on flyingangels.com

Prepping for the holidays when a family member has dementia  Instead of stressing yourself out, listen in on these tips to make your holidays a lot easier! Planning holiday gatherings can be hard enough, but when we add someone living with dementia to the mix, the stress level increases dramatically. How can we plan ahead? Listen in. This episode sponsored by Flying Angels, check them out on flyingangels.com to learn how they can help you fly the skies safely!   Corresponding written post: http://www.enlivant.com/blog/holiday-tips-for-dementia-caregivers?fbclid=IwAR3yQNDNABuGerjb5qQykM9w8es1oSuE9wTQYW4Tuhgp-Tl2f2uuq-zeqQU   Are you enjoying my podcast? Please rate & review! Learn more about how I can help your organization here: https://rachaelwonderlin.com/workwithme/

10 Most important things about dementia care communication This is straight from my public speaking presentation on dementia care! We’ll hit my 10 most important take-home points, chock-full of skills and tips you can use immediately. My podcast is sponsored by Flying Angels, check them out and learn more on flyingangels.com   Corresponding written post: https://rachaelwonderlin.com/2019/04/20/thetenlist/

Here are my favorite, most accurate depictions of dementia care in pop culture. Let’s break it down! My sponsor, Flying Angels, is what you need if a loved one with dementia needs to get on a flight. www.flyingangels.com

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This is one of my favorite topics! Let’s break down the worst offenders when it comes to dementia myths in pop culture. Can you guess what the worst one is? Tune in to find out! Thanks to my sponsor, Flying Angels, www.flyingangels.com

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We see a lot of myths and misconceptions on TV, in movies and in articles that report to be “about dementia” or have a character “with dementia.” In this 3 part series of podcast episodes, I break down the myths, the best, and the worst of Hollywood depictions of dementia. Thanks to my sponsor, Flying Angels, www.flyingangels.com

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Why is the routine of a person living with dementia so important? Heck, why is anyone's routine important? How can we use routine to better the way we care for someone living with dementia? Let's break it down in this week's episode, sponsored by Flying Angels. Does your loved one living with dementia need to hop on a plane? Don't go anywhere without Flying Angels. @flyingangels, www.flyingangels.com

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