By DementiaLiving
The podcast currently has 19 episodes available.
Today Cassie & Christine talk about investigating issues surrounding sleeping. Problems with sleeping are common for people living with dementia which can often lead to carers also having sleeping issues. On the podcast today Cassie & Christine provide you with the investigation powers to recognise what may be going on followed by the tools that may improve quality of sleep. Enjoy the podcast!
Do you want to let the DementiaLiving Team know what you think? We would love to hear from you. Email us on [email protected].
Today on DementiaLiving Christine and Cassie discuss strategies to support healthy eating. A person living with dementia may find eating difficult at times. Loss of appetite, loss of memory and problems with judgement can cause difficulties with eating and nutrition. Cassie and Christine discuss ways to assist your loved ones with maintaining a healthy diet. Enjoy the podcast!
The DementiaLiving Team would love to hear from you! Give us a shout out and let us know what you think of our podcast. Email the team on [email protected].
Today on DementiaLiving Christine and Cassie talk about strategies they use to assist carers during showering. It can be common for people living with dementia to lose interest in hygiene especially when they find it difficult to communicate their concerns. Listen in to receive some great advice on how you can support your loved ones or residents living with dementia with respect, dignity and empathy. As Christine says ‘investigation is your foundation’. This podcast is well worth listening into.
If you would like to reach out to Christine or Cassie you can email them on [email protected].
The DementiaLiving team talks to the delightful Julie Huntley. Julie is a woman who is thriving on passion and purpose as she contributes her incredible knowledge based on her own personal experience to NoosaCare's Dementia Friendly Community Advisory Board.
Julie has been working and volunteering in administrative and community service roles for most of her life. She is passionate about our Noosa community and in particular, the importance of continuing to learn new skills, explore and challenge ourselves.
About 10 years ago, Julie’s parents began to noticeably age and become less mobile. Not long after that, her mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease. She researched, observed and liaised with family and health care professionals in order to understand as much as she could to determine how best to care and support her Mum.
Tune in to hear Julie talk about her experience with her mum and the amazing care she receives in Brisbane, some creations she has put together so that healthcare teams can connect with her mum on a more personal level and her vision going forward for those living with dementia. Julie is all passion and purpose and we are so fortunate to have her on the advisory board. Enjoy the podcast!
Today on DementiaLiving we talk to the delightful Angela Kraushaar from Noosa Community Support (NCS). NCS offers centre-based day care to our local community and this is only the tip of the iceberg in what they can do to support you through challenging times. The principle of wellness and reablement underpins the work at NCS – the team believes that everyone has the potential to improve their lives no matter the circumstance. Enjoy listening to Angela and Danah have a chat about what Noosa Community Support can do to help you. Please Note: We did this podcast by the Noosa River so apologies in advance for any noise issues.
If you are interested in talking with Angela Kraushaar you can contact her through the below options.
Phone: 07 5329 6175
Email: [email protected]
Website:www.noosacommunitysupport.com.au
Today on DementiaLiving the team talks to Peter John Bird. Peter shares his unique journey that lead him to working at NoosaCare as a personal carer. Enjoy listening to this most humble gentleman.
If you would like to talk with Peter you can contact him on [email protected]
Today the DementiaLiving Team talk to Leonie Quin who works in NoosaCare's Memory Support Unit. Leonie has been a registered nurse for over 50 years with 20 of those at NoosaCare - wow!
Enjoy listening to Danah & Leonie talk about life in the Memory Support Unit.
If you want to contact Leonie Quin you can email her on [email protected].
Today Sandra talks to Jamie Oakley NoosaCare’s Hotel Services Manager & Executive Chef about nourishing solutions for those that may find it challenging to eat.
Jamie has 20+ years’ management experience in the hospitality field harnessing the best ways to innovatively cook, design and present foodstuff. He has had several leadership roles within top restaurants in the UK including Oakley’s Grill & Pizzeria, Cactus Bobs Cantina, La Piazza Restaurant and Devonshire Arms among others.
Enjoy listening to Sandra & Jamie as they share some practical tips for keeping nutrition levels up.
Today Danah and Cassie talk with Melissa Argent, the Regional General Manager - Healthcare Westpac. Whether you are caring for someone with dementia or considering aged care, this podcast has something for you. Decision making in advance has legal, medical and social implications. It is about relationships, communication and families.
Melissa has 15 years’ experience in a variety of healthcare roles having begun her career as a Registered Nurse at The Prince Charles Hospital, Brisbane. Melissa received her Bachelor of Nursing from Griffith University and her Masters of Business Administration from Central Queensland University. Melissa has held positions in leadership, workforce and project management as well as representing nursing on the QLD Clinical Senate and a variety of national and international committees. As the leader of the Healthcare Commercial Banking business in Queensland, Melissa is responsible for ensuring Westpac customers are provided with the highest level of service and support.
You can email Melissa on [email protected]
Website: https://www.westpac.com.au/business-banking/industries/healthcare/
Today Sandra talks to Leigh Stalker, Happy Husband, Director, Strength Coach, Ultra Endurance Athlete, National Team Representative & World Record Holder.
Leigh is director & head coach at the popular Noosa Strength Centre where he proudly takes a complete, rounded, holistic approach to your health and fitness and combines this with sustainable training methods, stress management and nutrition proprieties, to help you be in the best shape you can be.
Leigh aspires to take health, fitness and the wellness community to the next level. He is focused on changing lives through movement inspired wellness.
Leigh can be contacted through his website www.noosastrengthcentre.com.au
The podcast currently has 19 episodes available.