This week, Teepa caught up with April Kohnen, the owner and Director of Griswold Home Care of North San Diego to see what were some of the challenges they encountered on their way to achieving their Aware-level Organization Designation. What does an award like this demonstrate and why do we want to see more organizations to also achieve it? Stay tuned to find out!

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This week, Teepa and Greg discuss complications that can arise when a person living with dementia encounters a situation where emergency service personnel are required to step in. What can potentially go wrong if the person living with dementia mistakes them for bad guys and emergency services doesn't have the proper training or awareness to de-escalate the situation? Stay tuned to find out!

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It's easy for some of us to forget that before a person began developing a form of dementia, that they used to be another typical human being, with their own likes and dislikes. Taking stock of their history can therefore help us understand why a person that has always preferred baths over showers would present resistance if we tried to force them into an enclosed space with no clothes on. Join us for another episode as Teepa shares her strategies to building and sustaining positive relationships with someone that is living with brain change.

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Language does matter. Saying someone is demented versus saying they're living with dementia evoke two very different emotions. One is centered on loss and negativity while the other preserves the dignity of someone that is doing the best they can. Join us this week to learn what other language shifts we should consider making and why.

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Regardless of where you live, chances are good that you have been directly impacted by a natural disaster. Situations like that are scary enough, but what happens when you're also caring for a person living with dementia? How or what plans should we have in place before an emergency? Stay tuned to find out.

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We hear you! Some of our listeners have mentioned that most of the topics we cover in this podcast are geared towards the child/parent spectrum, when in reality, we're seeing a lot of cases that involve spouses, siblings, and even children. So this week, Teepa and Greg briefly explore how these relationships change how we can approach care.

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Last week Teepa and Greg discussed various questions that typically come up when someone is considering moving their person living with dementia into a care facility. This week, Teepa talks a huge consideration some folks might not even think about: what if a move will never be the right option for them? How would the family need to adjust then?

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This episode tackles the tough question of knowing when it’s time to move a loved one into care. Teepa and Greg discuss the emotional challenges, practical considerations, and the importance of planning ahead to find the best solution for everyone involved.

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This week's episode explores the complexities of dementia, emphasizing that it’s not a normal part of the aging process and involves many types and causes beyond Alzheimers disease. Teepa and Greg also discuss the importance of understanding how lifestyle choices can impact our brain health.

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In this episode, Teepa and Greg explore the biggest challenges faced by dementia care partners, from wandering and resisting care to sleep issues and falls. They emphasize the importance of understanding behaviors, building relationships, and developing skills to provide better, more compassionate support.

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