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.

Dementia care educator Teepa Snow explains why attempting to restrict movement for fall prevention often backfires and results in more injuries. She reveals some of the primary causes of falls and shares some practical ways to maintain mobility for as long as possible.

For a deeper look into in-the-moment skills, check out Teepa’s newest book Dementia Care Partner Guide.

In this week’s powerful episode, Teepa Snow and Greg dive into a conversation that every care partner, professional, and curious listener should hear: How can you tell the difference between typical aging and something more serious?

Teepa breaks down what typical aging looks like, about a 1% change in ability per year, and how to recognize when something might need medical attention. You’ll also hear why understanding a person’s unique cognitive baseline is essential and how early insight can make all the difference.

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Dementia expert Teepa Snow has traveled around the world teaching her Positive Approach to Care, but what she discovered might surprise you - not one nation has truly figured out a comprehensive, person-centered dementia care plan. In this eye-opening episode, Teepa and Greg discuss why even the most promising programs fail to spread beyond small pilot projects, and share the uncomfortable truth about what's really happening in care facilities that claim to be doing everything right

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Feeling overwhelmed by conflicting dementia advice online? This week Teepa and Greg help cut through the noise to reveal what's actually helpful versus what's just clever marketing.

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This week, Teepa and Greg explore the tragic incidents that can occur when first responders encounter a person living with dementia without proper training, and how simple communication techniques can prevent dangerous escalations.

To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, visit: www.teepasnow.com.