Everyday Dementia Guide

This month we're talking about how to best work through dementia-related behaviors and minimize their impacts. This week we're diving into delusions and accusations. When reason and facts are not your friends, responding to accusations can be challenging! So we're talking about how to de-escalate the situation, how to prevent these behaviors in the future and how to take care of yourself.

Resources:

• Get our tips for working through behaviors here; Dementia-related behaviors infographic

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This month we're talking about how to best work through dementia-related behaviors and minimize their impacts. This week we're tackling hitting and other physical aggression. These things can come up at inconvenient times or be way more intense than they were before the disease and we're talking about how to de-escalate the situation, how to prevent these behaviors in the future and how to take care of yourself.

Resources:

• Get our tips for working through behaviors here; Dementia-related behaviors infographic

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With dementia often comes behaviors that can be difficult both for the care partner and the person living with the disease. This month we're talking about how to best work through those behaviors and minimize their impacts. This week we're tackling distress and agitation. These things can come up at inconvenient times or be way more intense than they were before the disease and we're talking about how to de-escalate the situation, how to prevent these behaviors in the future and how to take care of yourself.

Resources:

• Get our tips for working through behaviors here; Dementia-related behaviors infographic

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This week we're asigning blame where it belongs. Just so it's very clear to our care partners (and their loved ones) who and what is to blame when things go sideways. This is a quick affirmation episode, but you might want to bookmark it so you can come back and listen again the next time things go awry.

Resources:

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We're continuing the series here on Everyday Dementia Guide about what's normal and expected when living with dementia versus what's a problem. Sometimes it can be hard to recognize and label what behavior you are seeing until someone points it out to you. When my family was supporting my dad, we didn't know what we were supposed to expect and what was coming next, and what we should try to avoid, and neither did the professionals we consulted. We're going to go through what to do if you start hearing inappropriate comments and questions.

In this episode:

• Is it normal to lose the social filter?
• Do beliefs change as dementia progresses?
• How to support your loved one and yourself through awkward moments?

Resources:

• Want to ask your specific questions or just talk through one of the issues you're facing? Book a FREE Dementia Guide Consultation - 30 mins, Zoom or phone

What did you think of the tips? We'd love to hear from you!

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We're continuing the series here on Everyday Dementia Guide about what's normal and expected when living with dementia versus what's a problem. Sometimes it can be hard to recognize and label what behavior you are seeing until someone points it out to you. When my family was supporting my dad, we didn't know what we were supposed to expect and what was coming next, and what we should try to avoid, and neither did the professionals we consulted. So, we're going to go through some of the things you might start to see, and whether they're expected and what to do when you see them, today we're talking about day sleeping.

In this episode:

• Is social withdrawal normal?
• What does it look like?
• How to support your loved one and yourself

Resources:

• Want to ask your specific questions or just talk through one of the issues you're facing? Book a FREE Dementia Guide Consultation - 30 mins, Zoom or phone

What did you think of the tips? We'd love to hear from you!

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This mini-episode is my experience with NOT talking about dementia with my loved one. I'm sharing this in the hope that I helps you if your loved one is living with Alzheimer's or dementia and doesn't want to talk about it!

I share:

• How did I know he didn't want to talk about it?
• What did I do instead?
• How did I channel my energy and desire to help?

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We're continuing the series here on Everyday Dementia Guide about what's normal and expected when living with dementia versus what's a problem. Even if this isn't your first time supporting someone living with dementia, it can be hard to know what's a normal part of the disease and what's not. When my family was supporting my dad, we didn't know what we were supposed to expect and what was coming next, and what we should try to avoid, and neither did the professionals we consulted. So, we're going to go through some of the things you might start to see, and whether they're expected and what to do when you see them, today we're talking about day sleeping.

In this episode:

• Is day sleeping normal and expected
• When is day sleeping a problem
• How to support your loved one and yourself

Resources:

• Want to ask your specific questions or just talk through one of the issues you're facing? Book a FREE Dementia Guide Consultation - 30 mins, Zoom or phone

What did you think of the tips? We'd love to hear from you!

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This month we're doing a series here on Everyday Dementia Guide about what's normal and expected when living with dementia versus what's a problem. I know that when we were walking this journey, we didn't know what we were supposed to expect and what was coming next, and what we should try to avoid, and neither did the professionals we consulted. So, we're going to go through some of the things you might start to see, and whether they're expected and what to do when you see them, and we're talking about falling today.

In this episode:

• Why is falling such a big concern
• How you can prevent falls
• What to watch for when a fall happens

Resources:

• CDC Fall Safety Checklist
• Alzheimer's Society of Canada - Reducing falls checklist

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In this episode we're discussing a topic that strikes fear in the hearts of both those living with dementia and their loved ones, driving. Or rather, what to do if or when driving with dementia becomes unsafe. Ultimately this isn't the end of freedom or enriching activities, but it can be a big change for people who have been used to driving. We'll talk you through the considerations and strategies to keep going.

In this episode:

• What driving behaviors to watch for
• What to expect when talking about driving
• What NOT to do when negotiating ending driving
• Two roads to go down if it's time to stop driving

Resources:

Rideshares with extra help:

• UberASSIST - Certified drivers who can offer extra help
• Lyft Up - Rideshare access for all, check for specific programs by zip code
• GoGoGrandparent - Transportation coordination service with bonus features like family notification and phone or app scheduling
• Eldercare Locator - Find help in your local community

Alzheimer's Association driving contract - Free download of tips on how to prevent or manage sundowning

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