Speaking of controversial issues others tend to avoid, Bobbi and Mike discuss their feeling on these new drugs that are very dangerous, and the FDA which is "fast track" approving these drugs...and why!

***REXULTI (brexpiprazole)
· Cerebrovascular Disease
·Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
·Tardive Dyskinesia
·Hyperglycemia
·LDL and HDL Cholesterol and Triglycerides
·Low white blood cell count or Neutropenia
·Orthostatic Hypotension
·What Is Dysphagia
·Rexulti Safety Info
·Drug Trials Snapshots: REXULTI
·FDA Approves First Drug to Treat Agitation Symptoms Associated with Dementia due to Alzheimer’s Disease
·Rexulti Interactions Checker
·British Medical Journal/Robert Whitaker-How the FDA approved an antipsychotic that failed to show a meaningful benefit but raised the risk of death
·Alzheimer’s Journal regarding Rexulti clinical trials
·FDA Briefing Document on Rexulti

*** CBD
·Current Clinical Trial  Cannabidiol Oil for Agitation
·Cannabinoids for Agitation in Alzheimer's Disease
·Cannabinoids for the Treatment of Agitation and Aggression in Alzheimer's
·Caring for behavioral symptoms of dementia
·Sue Feldmeth, RN MC
·Rodger That: Using Cannabis to Treat Dementia :: Sue Feldmeth

*** LEQEMBI
·Leqembi Safety Information
·Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia Help

·Box Warning
·How serious is a box warning

Find Clinical Trials

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We wish you, our listeners, a Happy, Healthy, and Prosperous New Year.  Bobbi and I will be away this week so there will not be an regular episode on Wednesday, January 10.  We will provide an episode on Saturday, January 13 and then resume our regular schedule of weekly podcasts on the following Wednesday (Jan 17th).
Mike

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Bobbi and Mike provide some helpful insights for the following caregiver's issue on today's episode of Tips, Truths, and Straight Talk: 
"I'm in a bit of a dilemma, my mom, who has dementia, went into the hospital last week for internal bleeding.  The hospital wants to discharge her, and I said no.  She was in ICU, intubated and restrained and now seems worse and started sundowning.  They said if I don't pick her up, they will call Adult Protective Services on me.  I don't know what to do.  I work full time and now she can barely walk. Any advice? "

Interesting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month.  On the opposite Wednesdays, we will provide straight talk about what people need to know before and after caregiving begins, including controversial issues others tend to avoid.

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Bobbi and Mike provide some helpful tips for the following caregiver's question on today's episode of Tips, Truths, and Straight Talk:  "My mom told me that for three nights a dog has been in the tree outside her window. He’s stretched out on a branch and holds on to it with his back feet. He is brown and white and looks at her. What can I do? "

It's not uncommon for persons with dementia to have hallucinations; animals outside is one of the most common.  Check out the episode for Bobbi and Mike's helpful tips to handle the situation.

You can search "stuffed pets for elderly" on Amazon.  Click here for just one example of the type of stuffed pet that Mike was talking about in this episode.

Interesting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month.  On the opposite Wednesdays, we will provide straight talk about what people need to know before and after caregiving begins, including controversial issues others tend to avoid.

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Bobbi and Mike discuss the different (5 most common) forms of dementia that fall under the dementia umbrella and provide resource information.  Having some understanding of the different forms of dementia can help access the right resources that are available.

The five most common forms of dementia.  You can click on the links to find out more information and resources regarding each:

• Alzheimer's
• Lewy Body
• Frontotemporal
• Vascular
• Mixed

There are several additional brain diseases that can cause dementia as well.  You can click on the links to find out more information and resources regarding each one:

• Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease 
• Huntington's Disease
• Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
• Posterior Cortical Atrophy
• Parkinson's Disease
• Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome

Here are some additional links for resources:

• Alzheimer's Foundation of America
• Lewy Body Dementia Resource Center
• National Institute on Aging
• Family Caregiver Alliance
• U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
• Veteran's Aid Organization
• Dementia Friends USA
• Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging
• Caregiver Action Organization

Interesting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month.  On the opposite Wednesdays, we will provide straight talk about what people need to know before and after caregiving begins, including controversial issues others tend to avoid.

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Bobbi and Mike provide some helpful tips for the following caregiver's issue on today's episode of Tips, Truths, and Straight Talk:  "Oh My God is it just me? I was helping mom put her bra on and she was having trouble adjusting it. I just couldn’t bring myself to help her with her under boob. Ugh!"

Check out the episode for Bobbi and Mike's helpful tips to handle the situation besides just closing your eyes and clenching your teeth to get it done.

Interesting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month.  On the opposite Wednesdays, we will provide straight talk about what people need to know before and after caregiving begins, including controversial issues others tend to avoid.

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Bobbi and Mike provide some helpful tips for the following caregiver's issue on today's episode of Tips, Truths, and Straight Talk:  "My dad was diagnosed last year with early onset Parkinson’s/dementia. He was fine, walking a mile a day. Then one day he had a problem and needed to have surgery. Since the surgery he’s been a different person, he’s been in the hospital a month recovering but he is paranoid thinking people are after him."

Sadly, anesthesia which puts someone into a deep sleep, has an effect on the brain.  Check out the episode for Bobbi and Mike's recommendations.

Interesting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month.  On the opposite Wednesdays, we will provide straight talk about what people need to know before and after caregiving begins, including controversial issues others tend to avoid.

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Interesting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month.  On the opposite Wednesdays, we will provide straight talk about what people need to know before and after caregiving begins, including controversial issues others tend to avoid.

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Bobbi and Mike answer the following caregiver's question on today's episode of Tips, Truths, and Straight Talk:  "What’s their freaking fascination with calling the police?  I have to take his phone away as he keeps calling 911."

Frustrating indeed!  Check out the episode for Bobbi and Mike's recommendations.

Interesting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month.  On the opposite Wednesdays, we will provide straight talk about what people need to know before and after caregiving begins, including controversial issues others tend to avoid.

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In this episode, Bobbi and Mike talk with "Sharon's Son", Dr. George Ackerman about Parkinson's Disease awareness.

Dr. Ackerman, with his family created TogetherForSharon® for the purpose of keeping his mother, Sharon Riff Ackerman’s, memory alive, and to share the message of Parkinson’s Awareness and hope for finding a cure for Parkinson’s Disease.

Together For Sharon | Parkinson’s Awareness Website
Link for TogetherForSharon Facebook Page
Link for TogetherForSharon Blog
Link for TogetherForSharon TicToc
TogetherForSharonTwitter: @togetherforsha1
TogetherForSharonInstagram: @togetherforsharon
TogetherForSharon: YouTube Channel
Dr. Ackerman Linked In 

Interesting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month.  On the opposite Wednesdays, we will provide straight talk about what people need to know before and after caregiving begins, including controversial issues others tend to avoid.

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