Dementia Dilemmas

Don't let the word "Hospice" scare you!  Placing you're loved one on hospice can mean an array of beneficial services that in no way indicate your loved one is near death. It's truly more eyes, more care, more support and more love for your loved one. Learn about the benefits and why caregivers are choosing this extra level of care service for their loved ones. 

The end stage of dementia comes with the irrefutable fact that your loved one is closer to the death and dying phase. Are you prepared? Do you know what to look for? Do you know how to assist in your loved one's comfort and peace? Listen to this episode and find out some key ways to prepare yourself and what to look for when death is imminent. 

Does religion still play a vital role for someone diagnosed with dementia? Can someone diagnosed with dementia remember God? Is it important to be diverse in all different religions? Listen to this episode and find out? 

When should someone diagnosed with dementia have their keys taken away? Does a diagnosis mean they immediately should be prohibited from driving? Listen to this episode as we discuss warning signs that its time and what to do if genuine concern just doesn't work. 

If BINGO and Balloon Toss are your go to activities please listen to this episode! There is more to life than BINGO for the elderly with dementia. Listen to this episode to find out some more meaningful and purposeful activities to do with those with dementia! 

Registered Dietician Molly Robinson shares with us her take on a "Dignified Dining Experience". Listen and learn about what foods are beneficial to help promote brain health and learn about the MIND diet!  

Listen and learn what NOT to do when it comes to family dramas. When your loved one is diagnosed with dementia this should bring the family together rather than tear you apart. Division is not welcomed in Dementia! 

Dementia is on the rise among African Americans. Listen and learn about some of the contributing causes and ways to help prevent underlying causes. When you know better you do better. Do better and listen to this episode! 

Check out this episode as Guest Co-host and Founder of Memoryz App Rishawn Dindial discusses the ways in which he's changing the "standard of dementia care". Download the app and let it assist you and your loved one with dementia in your day to day tasks.

Falls aren't an inevitable part of Dementia. This episode shares ways to prevent falls and understanding why those with diagnosis of dementia are at a high risk for falls. Knowing/learning these reasons and putting interventions into place can drastically reduce the risk of falls.