Exploring Teepa's method of using visual, verbal, and touch cues, this week we analyze how this approach can create meaningful and safe interactions with people that are living with dementia. Learn actionable techniques and insights learned from decades of experience to build trust, foster relationships, and avoid common pitfalls.

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This week, Teepa and Greg explore the complexities of hoarding, particularly among persons experiencing brain changes like dementia. They discuss how hoarding behaviors often stem from deeper issues, such as the need for control or unrecognized brain health challenges. Teepa emphasizes shifting the focus from the environment to understanding the person and their needs, advocating for compassionate and innovative approaches to care.

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This week, Teepa shares her “8 S's” framework for creating meaningful and manageable holiday celebrations for people living with dementia. Emphasizing smaller, simpler gatherings with the right sensory and social environments, Teepa goes over how we balance satisfaction for everyone involved. With practical tips and a focus on flexibility, this episode offers guidance for joyful, stress-free holidays.

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Most of us are good at picking up cues when someone is in an agitated state. But when happens when the person that is agitated has dementia? Their brain changes means they're unable to effectively communicate what is causing their agitation. What we can as care partners do then, to de-escalate a potentially bad situation? Stay tuned to find out.

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After almost a century, a gentleman ran out of money and was forced to move out of the facility where he had been living. This week, Teepa and Greg discuss how a broken system led to such a sad situation. But there are some states and countries that are working to change that. Join us to learn what contributions we can make.

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But at the same time, it is incredibly fragile. This week, Greg addresses how some headlines can be misleading while Teepa helps us to understand why easy or quick fixes can do more harm than good.

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Have you ever told anyone that? Chances are you said it while talking about an exciting or funny moment you experienced. Being in person for an event holds a level of energy and excitement that does not translate over into the virtual world. That's why this week, Teepa and Greg discuss why seeing Teepa in-person makes learning so much more powerful and engaging.

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Whether it's a hurricane, an earthquake, or another type of natural disaster, what are some practical things we can do to prepare as best we can? Join us this week as Teepa discusses some helpful tips.

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Diving into a sensitive topic for most of us, this week Teepa and Greg address why someone living with brain change might not realize their personal hygiene is lacking and how we can approach it without ruining the relationship.

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Grieving the loss of a loved one is a truly delicate situation to talk about with someone. Now imagine how much more difficult that can be when the other person is living with brain change. In this week's episode, Teepa demonstrates how she would assess a person living with brain change when they ask about someone that has passed.

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