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   Number 1: 372: Why Trying to Trick Someone Living with Dementia Almost Always Backfires

   When an article promises so-called tricks to get a person living with dementia to eat, bathe, or go to bed, Greg and Teepa stop to question both the word and the mindset behind it. They explain why these suggestions often assume that the individual can't tell what's happening (they often can) and how this tactic can erodes trust. They then walk through connection-based strategies that start with curiosity instead: acknowledging what the person is reacting to, seeking information, and being willing to change your own approach when the brain change makes the old one stop working.Learn more at teepasnow.com.

   September 04, 2026·10min
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   Number 2: 371: Dementia Headlines: Fact or Fiction?

   Exercise grows new brain cells. This drink lowers your Alzheimer's risk by 32 percent. This food shrinks your brain. If you have ever tumbled down an internet rabbit hole of dementia headlines, this episode is for you. Greg reads Teepa a stack of real headlines pulled from just the first six months of the year, and together they sort out what deserves your attention and what is simply not true. Teepa explains how brain change is multifactorial and cannot be magically cured by one magic food, drink, or habit; the truth about research on so-called quick fixes, and why chasing sensational claims often leaves care partners feeling more frightened and more blamed than before. Every brain change journey is different. There's no if-A-then-B here — but there are skills, and they can be learned. Need support with a specific situation? Positive Approach to Care® offers a complimentary 30-minute consultation that can help you start to see the bigger picture and build on what's already working.

   August 28, 2026·12min
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   Number 3: 373: How to Bring Up Hygiene Without Making Someone Feel Ashamed

   A care partner asked about her mother who is still living on her own, but her personal and home hygiene have started to slip, and she wasn't sure how to bring it up without causing a reaction. Teepa models how to open the conversation gently by starting with the environment rather than the person, and she encourages using a detective's curiosity rather than confrontation to avoid triggering resistance. She also discusses the bigger picture: changes in hygiene is often the tip of the iceberg — a signal that the level of support the person needs isn't yet in place. Learn more at teepasnow.com.

   September 12, 2026·9min
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   Number 4: 370: Being a Lone Ranger is the Riskiest Role for a Care Partner

   Some headlines stop you cold. Care partners have a 63% higher mortality rate than people the same age who aren't supporting someone. In this episode, Greg and Teepa look past this statistic and ask a better question: who exactly is dying early? Teepa's answer, drawn from forty-five years of experience, is that the risk isn't in supporting another individual — it's in doing it alone, without knowledge, without skill building, and without anyone to call. You'll hear why nobody can take care of them like I do is a warning sign rather than a badge of honor, what happens to the person living with dementia when the lone care partner goes down first, and why learning to pause and breathe is truly essential for survival. If you're carrying this alone, you don't have to. The Care Partner Support Series from Positive Approach to Care® is a place to bring your real questions, build practical skills, and connect with people who understand the road you're on. No judgment, no overwhelm, just support and a next step. Explore more about the Care Partner Support Series (link).

   August 21, 2026·8min
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   Number 5: 368: What Does Home Really Mean When Dementia is in the Picture?

   A Dutch care community started placing life-size stickers of residents' own front doors on their room entrances. It's a lovely idea. So why doesn't it always land? In this episode, Teepa Snow and host Greg Phelps discuss why a person living with dementia may not be looking for their most recent home at all. They might be looking for their mother's house. Or the home they had when they were first married. What you'll hear: • Why environmental cues work for some people and distress others • How to explore a familiar object without correcting someone • Why packing up and wanting to go home is so common • What to try when a single change isn't enough Explore more about the concept of home as Teepa shows you how to shape a space so it supports abilities, encourages independence, and lowers stress for all. Check out Designing a Supportive Dementia Care Environment for more information.

   August 07, 2026·8min
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