Let's Talk Dementia

Do you always play certain roles in your marriage while your spouse has different roles?
​Should you teach your spouse to handle finances, operate the washer and dryer, or pump gas? Yes!

If you have to change the facts to bring peace and joy into the life of your loved one with dementia, will your nose grow?

The weather is nasty, and the skies are dark. Is that having a negative effect on your loved one with dementia?

Learning about the various medications your loved one is taking is very important. I often hear from family members whose loved one is taking one or more medications that are not intended for individuals with dementia. It's time to check!

Muscles prevent falls, reduce chances for broken bones, decrease bone loss, increase metabolism, and even improve cognition!

Do you have one central safe space for all your valuable paperwork?  Is it weather resistant?  Who knows of its existence?  I cover that on today’s episode. 

There are benefits available to veterans and spouses of veterans that help pay for assisted living, memory care, group homes, skilled nursing and in-home care. Today's episode will help you learn a little more about those benefits. Contact me at [email protected] or Veterans and Families of Florida - www.vffloridda.org .

We all face problems daily. HOW we face those problems is key on our overall health and enjoyment of life. Don’t give your problems power!

I'm often asked, "Which of your books will help me most in my caregiving journey?"  I always respond with, "All of them!"  This episode will help you learn what each book is about, ​but really -- you need them all!!

If regular pooping is an issue for you, today's episode will bring you hope!