Teepa and Greg address the tough but vital topic of planning when a dementia diagnosis is received. What happens when dementia takes away the ability to make decisions—and why can waiting too long to make plans cause significant issues? They share practical ways to start conversations about medical care, finances, and end-of-life wishes—while voices and opinions can still be clearly shared.

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When Greg tries to give helpful safety information about leaving a pot on the stove, it triggers an angry outburst about being controlled—revealing how even well-meaning advice can feel like an attack to someone living with dementia. Teepa explains why the feeling of being treated as incompetent often remains long after the actual words are forgotten, and she shares how to provide the same important information without triggering a defensive reaction.

👉 Recommended Resource: It’s All In Your Approach Learning Kit

This kit helps you shift tone and body language in exactly the way Teepa recommends. It teaches you how to adapt communication so that important safety messages are heard—without creating a defensive reaction. Because feelings often linger long after words are gone, this resource makes your approach matter.

When Greg shares the latest dementia research headlines, Teepa helps him shift focus towards what truly helps care partners, and why it's often not beneficial to chase every new study that pops up online. She reveals why sudden dementia changes are almost always a red flag for something else entirely, and she shares her six-part problem-solving strategy that helps care partners determine what may be causing a challenging situation.

👉 Recommended Resource: Creative Solutions to Challenging Situations Workbook

This workbook puts Teepa’s Six Pieces of the Puzzle strategy into your hands. Instead of chasing headlines, it helps you uncover unmet needs and root causes behind sudden changes—so you can respond with confidence and creativity.

When Greg asks about the different types of dementia, Teepa reveals there are anywhere from 120 to 220 different forms—and she explains why you don't need to memorize them all. She shares a lifesaving example of how knowing just one key detail about Lewy body dementia can help prevent irreversible damage from a commonly-prescribed medication.

👉 Recommended Resource: Lewy Body Dementia – What Everyone Needs to Know Learning Kit

This kit explains Lewy body dementia symptoms, care strategies, and why some medications can be harmful. It’s a lifesaving learning tool for anyone supporting someone living with Lewy body dementia.

When Margaret agrees to let repair workers fix a leak in her apartment, she seems to understand perfectly—but when they arrive, she acts like she's never heard about it and refuses to let them in. Teepa reveals why this frustrating cycle happens with dementia and shares practical strategies for when someone can't hold onto plans, even ones they helped make.

👉 Recommended Resource: Dementia Care Partner Guide (2nd Edition)

This guidebook is filled with the same practical tools Teepa describes in this episode—like Positive Physical Approach™ and Hand-under-Hand®. It’s a trusted resource for when someone forgets a plan and suddenly resists help, helping you respond with adaptability and calm.

Dementia care educator Teepa Snow tackles those alarming dementia study headlines, including one that stated that loneliness increases dementia risk by 50%. She explains how study headlines often use fear tactics and shares practical advice on how to dig deeper into the research before panicking.

Check out how to get connected with any person in your life by reading Teepa’s newest book, Dementia Care Partner Guide.

Dementia care educator Teepa Snow explains that the assumption that any cognitive changes must be dementia can cause an oversight of treatable issues such as depression, hearing loss, or grief. She shares the reasons that getting curious instead of fearful about brain changes can be beneficial.

For a deeper dive, check out Teepa’s book Understanding the Changing Brain.

Dementia care educator Teepa Snow explains why many seniors naturally start spending more time at home after retirement and how this shrinking nest can actually shorten their expected life span. She discusses the value of older adults being involved in activities outside of their home or facility, and she stresses the importance of knowing each individual when supporting them with purpose and engagement.

To understand more ways our brain changes, check out Teepa’s book, Understanding the Changing Brain.

Dementia care educator Teepa Snow reveals that most seniors live on the edge of dehydration and shares a surprisingly simple strategy that increased fluid intake by 300% in one study. Learn the importance of avoiding yes/no questions such as Are you thirsty? and discover creative ways to maintain hydration.

To learn more about what questions to avoid, and what language to use, check out Teepa’s newest book: DementiaCare Partner Guide.

Teepa and Greg tackle the uncomfortable but necessary topic of incontinence, explaining why common ‘solutions’ like reducing fluid intake and frequent bathroom trips can actually make the problem worse. Teepa shares practical insights on timing fluid intake, preventing and treating urinary tract infections, and the different types of incontinence commonly experienced in dementia.