Dementia Dilemmas

"Intimacy transcends the physical. It is a feeling of closeness that isn't about proximity but of belonging. It is a beautiful emotional space in which two become one." Steve Maraboli. Take a listen as we talk the naked truth! 

Founder of Motivation Champs, Dominick Domasky talks all things inspirational. From personal experience with dementia when his mom was diagnosed; to creating a platform that inspires all. Take a listen to this caregiver share his story and also share all things hoped for Motivation Champs and its future. 

Does your loved one have irreversible dementia or do they really have a reversible dementia? Learn the different kinds of reversible dementia and learn to rule these out when your loved ones has signs of confusion and increased forgetfulness. 

Author Kacy Chambers joins Dementia Dilemmas to discuss her book "Sometimes Grandma and Grandpa Forget". This book is the perfect tool to help explain to children what is happening to their loved one diagnosed with dementia and the changes they may face. Visit www.authorkacychambers.com to grab your copy! 

Hoarding is an extreme "collecting" of ALOT of things. These behaviors are expressed for various reasons in someone who has dementia. Take a listen learn the reasons why and how to help someone with dementia who is hoarding. 

Dementia can make “normal” everyday task challenging. However, when life gives you lemons you’ve been taught to make lemonade. 💛 Get our take on making “lemonade” and overcoming challenges at the dinner table.

"Embracing their reality means that you understand their reality has changed and we need to change with it." Assisting the individual with dementia with their bathing and dressing tasks can be difficult at times. Listen to this episode for some helpful advice in getting these tasks completed. 

Why do those with a diagnosis of dementia wander? On this episode find out some of the triggers that cause the expression of wandering and some helpful tips to keeping them safe. 

On this episode two previous guest co-hosts return to help explore the topic of abuse amongst the elderly. Particularly we discuss heavily the recently released thriller "I Care Alot" from Netflix that depicts a prime example of Exploitation/Financial Abuse. 

" Acceptance is the harshest lesson life teaches and the one most important to learn." Rose Tremain. Why do we need to accept a dementia diagnosis? What benefit will I receive from finding acceptance? These questions and more will be discussed in this episode.