Let's Talk Dementia

Today's episode tells of a recent phone conversation with a listener.  She was trying to make plans for her mother without upsetting Mom in the process.  That is ALWAYS a good plan, but her approach needed tweeking.  If you have an situation you could use help with, write me at [email protected].  I'm happy to help.

My Momma is living with late stage Alzheimer's, and she loves to say three words.  Those three words are NOT "I Love You".  Today's episode will make you giggle!

I know I should not say it, but the phrase "Momma, do you remember" comes out of my mouth before I can stop it!  That is the topic of today's episode.   Write me with your thoughts - [email protected]. Check out our YouTube Channel, also called "Let's Talk Dementia".

Many times individuals with dementia have behaviors that are disturbing.  Should we medicate to change those behaviors?  What if we offered a distraction?  Food is an excellent distraction for most everyone we know (including ME!).  That's the topic of today's episode.  Write me with your thoughts - [email protected]

 

It can be very difficult to know when our loved ones with dementia are not feeling well.  Sometimes we have to put on our "detective's hat" and begin investigating.  That's the subject of today's podcast.

Momma has a tendency to say a few select "dirty words". While it makes me laugh, it can be upsetting to other families.  Understanding WHY she does this make a huge difference in my approach.  That is the topic of today's podcast.

 

 

 

 

A client was recently faced with the decision of withdrawing a medication that was causing her husband's memory loss to be accelerated, but it kept his anxiety and agitation levels lower than previously experienced.  She was afraid what the change would do to his quality of life.  What would  you do?  I talk about this in today's episode.  Write me with your thoughts - [email protected].

It seems being nice is a lost art.  Offering kind words, handling situations a little differently, and smiling go a long way in our caregiving journey.  This is especially true when we are leaving our loved ones after a visit.  However, being nice goes a long in everyday life!  Let's just BE NICE!

I had computer issues yesterday.  I needed to download LAME to convert my podcast to an mp3.  Sounds easy.  Well IT WAS NOT EASY!  By the time I accomplished the task, I was exhausted and had spent three hours of my day in a state of irritation, confusion, and feeling oh so very tired.  Is that what dementia feels like?  I wonder..... Write me at [email protected]

 

When offered apple pie for dessert this week, Momma refused.  Instead she wanted cookies.  Sounds logical until you hear WHY she didn't want the apple pie.  It made me laugh!  Eating becomes a problem for our folks with dementia.  This episode will shed some light on the subject.