Dementia Care Partner Talk Show with Teepa Snow

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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If your surgeon only watched videos on how to perform successful surgeries but never did any hands-on exercises, how comfortable would you be to undergo a lengthy procedure? The same concept applies to our care partners. If they're not equipped with a certain level of practical, hands-on skills when working with people living with dementia, the end result is not going to be a good for either party involved. This week, Teepa discusses what has to change in order for people to actually want to work in dementia care. Teepa alone can change a person's day, but it takes a team to change lives. 

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Digging into a topic that has already led to negative results, this week Teepa and Greg discuss the challenges that arise when people living with brain change related to drug or alcohol abuse are mixed in with people living with dementia. Rather than focus on the bad side however, Teepa discusses what actions are needed instead.

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Bridging the gap between how to make a visit more likely to be positive and knowing about a person's history and preferences, this week's episode explores the misconception that dementia is a static disability. Just because mom used to like a certain hobby before, does not mean that she will continue to like it during her dementia journey.

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In a topic that might surprise some, Teepa and Greg discuss a phenomena where the adult children of a person living with dementia move back home and eventually take control of everything, including their home.

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This week, Teepa and Greg discuss how the wide range in research being conducted and how it compares to research being done with dementia care in mind.

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During the progression of dementia, wandering is likely to become an issue for the person living with dementia and their families. Is the reason always because they're wanting to get away, or could it be due to something else? Join us this week as Teepa and Greg discuss this important topic.

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