Touching on the world of medications, this week Teepa and Greg discuss in particular anticholinergics, which are drugs that block the action of acetylcholine. What does that have to do with dementia? They both need a baseline to track changes, which can then help to provide a plan of action.

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It's not often that Teepa is left speechless, but when it happens, it's for good reason. This week, Teepa addresses a statement that was made recently and explains why it is completely false.

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This week, Teepa and Greg address a highly requested topic from our audience: ADHD and dementia. According to some recent studies, folks that have ADHD are three times as likely as their non-ADHD peers to develop dementia an an earlier age. However, we don't know for sure if ADHD caused the dementia, or if it was something else. Regardless of the cause, how can we help support a person that tends to get distracted easily? Join us and let's learn together!

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If you live in an urban or suburban environment, it's generally easy for families to find skilled care facilities. But what challenges do rural communities face? Staffing shortages and long distances are just two of them. Join us this week as we shine a spotlight on this issue.

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Touching on a sensitive topic for some, Teepa and Greg discuss what families and care partners should keep in mind if or when a person living with dementia behaves in an inappropriate manner. Hint: it doesn't always mean they're thinking of sex.

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This week, we take a stroll down memory lane as Teepa discusses which experiences led her to where she is now as a leader. How did Teepa develop her teaching style and methods? If you've ever been curious about this, grab your favorite beverage and pull up a chair!

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Have you ever had the following conversation with a relative, “I just got off the phone with mom and she seemed fine, I think you’re just overreacting”? If so, then this episode is for you. Join us as Teepa explains how a person living with dementia can seemingly "pull it together" at times and what care partners should know.

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What should families know about palliative care when a person they care for is diagnosed with a form of dementia? In the beginning, the conversation would be focused more on maintenance or rehab. But what about after their journey has progressed to the later, end stages? This week, Teepa and Greg discuss why the focus should shift to keeping someone living with dementia as comfortable as possible, for as long as possible.

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This week, Teepa addresses several questions and topics that are commonly brought up by families, for example, “why do caregivers yell?” The cause can stem for a number of reasons, but there are strategies that you can use to avoid shouting matches.

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There are two main reasons why a decline in engaging activities (such as listening to music) should be sounding alarms for everyone. The first reason is that it helps to keep folks out of trouble, in other words, it keeps them from getting bored. And the second reason is that it gives people value in being alive, and who doesn’t want that? Join us this week as Teepa and Greg explore how music can play such an integral role in our lives.

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