Frequently requested, Teepa and Greg address the delicate topic of workplace violence, depression, and burnout that our professional caregivers face day in and day out. What is the root cause of these unfortunate situations and what can we collectively do to move towards a better situation?

Learn more about how to de-escalate challenging situations using Challenging Situations in Dementia Care or by watching Challenging Behaviors

Can music be prescribed as a way to help people living with dementia to help bring their energy levels up or down? How can it be used as a means to engage with people? Join us this week for another interesting topic of discussion.

Check out our 4-CD bundle that provides almost 3 hours worth of listening time: Enhanced Music for Dementia

This week, Teepa and Greg talk about all of the articles that are presented in a sensational way designed to get us to click. Why should we be careful with these type of articles and what is Positive Approach to Care doing to provide actually helpful information based on the most recent research? Stick around to find out.

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Can you remember the last time you had an “ah ha” moment? That moment in time when you realized why certain things happen? This week, Teepa thinks back to her most recent one and what it can teach us about family and cultural dynamics. 

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Reacting to a recently published ad, Teepa and Greg discuss their thoughts on the message that was conveyed in the commercial, that when someone is diagnosed with dementia, they begin "dying" from that moment forward. What makes our approach radically different? Tune in to find out.

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Touching on the subject that various studies have researched, Teepa discusses the tricky relationship between dementia and depression. So, which comes first? Stay tuned to find out.

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As more and more people are diagnosed with dementia, more and more families are facing the need to have difficult conversations. How should we approach these conversations in a way that we can avoid forcing the other person into a defensive more?  Tune in to find out.

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This week's topic of conversation revolves around the situation that many families find themselves in when placing a loved one in a facility: sometimes, the facility cannot handle the challenging situations that crop up shortly after move-in day. If you or someone you know is facing a similar challenge, stay tuned.

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Here's a list you hope to never have to use, or have to pass along to a loved one, but can be glad to have in your back pocket just in case. Grab a notepad and pen and let's dive in.

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If you read the news a lot, there's a possibility that you've seen articles titled similar to the title of this episode. How much attention should we give them and what should we focus on instead? We'll give you a hint: health promotion.

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