Make Dementia Your B*tch!

In Episode 72, I tackle 3 topics that were not lengthy enough for their own podcast. Those topics include what to do when people who live in Memory Care Units have conflicts with each other; the importance of getting an early dementia diagnosis so that you can receive one of the new drugs (if you meet the criteria); and Bruce Willis’ FTD diagnosis. His family is very brave sharing this information. 

I also recorded this podcast outdoors as an experiment. Open to feedback (yes, no, don't do this again, please have horses neighing in the background).

Make Dementia Your B*tch podcast has been selected by Feedspot as one of the Top 25 Dementia Podcasts for 2023—check it out:

Free VIRTUAL dementia education and support session calendar:

https://dementiacentricsolutionsllc.clickmeeting.com/monthly-dementia-webinars

Other resources:

New! 5 Ways to help People living with dementia who refuse help: https://dementiacentricsolutions.com/caring-for-someone-living-with-dementia-tired-of-fighting-and-arguing/

Have a question? Want more information about my programs? Email me:.[email protected]

Interested in my book? Get your free preview here: https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B09SR2ZMM2&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_1984RXHNZ8WBNHR7WSJ2

You can also leave questions here: https://anchor.fm/rita-a-jablonski/message

#frontotemporal #dementia #behaviors

#alzheimers #dementia #caregiving #behaviors  #dementiabitch #Lewy body #Parkinsons #vascular #care refusals  #vibes #BruceWillis #conflict #MemoryCare #Aduhelm #Leqembi

Vascular dementia is considered a preventable dementia, much like heart disease is considered preventable. In this episode, I explain how to prevent vascular dementia. I also share my annual Valentine's Day Message to Dementia Care Partners.

Make Dementia Your B*tch podcast has been selected by Feedspot as one of the Top 25 Dementia Podcasts for 2023—check it out:

Free VIRTUAL dementia education and support session calendar:

https://dementiacentricsolutionsllc.clickmeeting.com/monthly-dementia-webinars

Other resources:

New! 5 Ways to help People living with dementia who refuse help: https://dementiacentricsolutions.com/caring-for-someone-living-with-dementia-tired-of-fighting-and-arguing/

Have a question? Want more information about my programs? Email me:.[email protected]

Interested in my book? Get your free preview here: https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B09SR2ZMM2&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_1984RXHNZ8WBNHR7WSJ2

You can also leave questions here: https://anchor.fm/rita-a-jablonski/message

#frontotemporal #dementia #behaviors

#alzheimers #dementia #caregiving #behaviors  #dementiabitch #Lewy body #Parkinsons #vascular #care refusals  #vibes

You see the ads on TV. You see claims on social media of a revolutionary Alzheimer "cure" (and I'm not talking about the FDA-approved disease modifying drugs). People make claims supposedly backed by research. In today's podcast, I discuss a popular book that has been around for several years and claims to have a program that reverses Alzheimer's disease. I also talk about some common supplements on the market that claim to sharpen one's memory and whether going keto can help protect you from dementia down the road.

Make Dementia Your B*tch podcast has been selected by Feedspot as one of the Top 25 Dementia Podcasts for 2023—check it out:

Free VIRTUAL dementia education and support session calendar:

https://dementiacentricsolutionsllc.clickmeeting.com/monthly-dementia-webinars

Other resources:

New! 5 Ways to help People living with dementia who refuse help: https://dementiacentricsolutions.com/caring-for-someone-living-with-dementia-tired-of-fighting-and-arguing/

Have a question? Want more information about my programs? Email me: dr.[email protected]

Interested in my book? Get your free preview here: https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B09SR2ZMM2&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_1984RXHNZ8WBNHR7WSJ2

You can also leave questions here: https://anchor.fm/rita-a-jablonski/message

#frontotemporal #dementia #behaviors

#alzheimers #dementia #caregiving #behaviors  #dementiabitch #Lewy body #Parkinsons #vascular #care refusals  #vibes

It is hard enough to care for someone living with dementia. It is even tougher when that person fires mean, hurtful, and nasty words and comments in your direction. In this episode, I explain why this behavior may occur and what to do about it.

Make Dementia Your B*tch podcast has been selected by Feedspot as one of the Top 25 Dementia Podcasts for 2023—check it out:

Free VIRTUAL dementia education and support session calendar:

https://dementiacentricsolutionsllc.clickmeeting.com/monthly-dementia-webinars

Other resources:

New! 5 Ways to help People living with dementia who refuse help: https://dementiacentricsolutions.com/caring-for-someone-living-with-dementia-tired-of-fighting-and-arguing/

Have a question? Want more information about my programs? Email me: dr.[email protected]

Interested in my book? Get your free preview here: https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B09SR2ZMM2&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_1984RXHNZ8WBNHR7WSJ2

You can also leave questions here: https://anchor.fm/rita-a-jablonski/message

#frontotemporal #dementia #behaviors

#alzheimers #dementia #caregiving #behaviors  #dementiabitch #Lewy body #Parkinsons #vascular #care refusals  #vibes

It is really frustrating when the person living with dementia refuses to accept care or tells you that he or she already performed the task. You know the drill. “Take a shower,” you say. “I just did,” they say…even though you know it has been days, weeks, maybe months since they have had a shower. Bathing isn’t the only challenging behavior. Convincing a person with dementia to remove soiled clothing can be a nightmare, a literal tug-of-war between the two of you.

One strategy that is useful is called “caregiver vibes.” This strategy has two parts. The first part is to become calm. Yes, I know that can be a tall order when you are exhausted and overwhelmed. I recommend taking 3 deep breaths. Seriously—breathing long and deep helps to reset the vagus nerve and slows down the heart rate. The second part is to picture yourself successfully getting the care done.  In this podcast episode, I explain in detail how to accomplish both steps. I also explain how to integrate "caregiver vibes" with other strategies to gain cooperation.

Make Dementia Your B*tch podcast has been selected by Feedspot as one of the Top 25 Dementia Podcasts for 2023—check it out:

Free VIRTUAL dementia education and support session calendar:

https://dementiacentricsolutionsllc.clickmeeting.com/monthly-dementia-webinars

Other resources:

New! 5 Ways to help People living with dementia who refuse help: https://dementiacentricsolutions.com/caring-for-someone-living-with-dementia-tired-of-fighting-and-arguing/

Have a question? Want more information about my programs? Email me: dr.[email protected]

Interested in my book? Get your free preview here: https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B09SR2ZMM2&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_1984RXHNZ8WBNHR7WSJ2

You can also leave questions here: https://anchor.fm/rita-a-jablonski/message

#frontotemporal #dementia #behaviors

#alzheimers #dementia #caregiving #behaviors  #dementiabitch #Lewy body #Parkinsons #vascular #care refusals  #vibes

Weight loss in people living with dementia can stem from a variety of causes: the need for more help or supervision; being too sedated to properly eat; pacing and unable to sit still to consume a meal; or refusing to eat. In this episode, I provide approaches for all of these causes and provide strategies if your family member is refusing to eat.

If you live in the Birmingham, AL area, Vestavia Hills United Methodist Church will be hosting a gathering for caregivers of people living with FTD to assess interest in a support group. This gathering will be Tuesday, Dec 6 6pm-8pm at 2061 Kentucky Avenue, Vestavia, Alabama. See you there!

Make Dementia Your B*tch podcast has been selected by Feedspot as one of the Top 25 Dementia Podcasts for 2022—check it out:

Free VIRTUAL dementia education and support session calendar:

https://dementiacentricsolutionsllc.clickmeeting.com/monthly-dementia-webinars

Other resources:

New! 5 Ways to help People living with dementia who refuse help: https://dementiacentricsolutions.com/caring-for-someone-living-with-dementia-tired-of-fighting-and-arguing/

Have a question? Want more information about my programs? Email me: dr.[email protected]

Interested in my book? Get your free preview here: https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B09SR2ZMM2&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_1984RXHNZ8WBNHR7WSJ2

You can also leave questions here: https://anchor.fm/rita-a-jablonski/message

#frontotemporal #dementia #behaviors #alzheimers #dementia #caregiving #behaviors  #dementiabitch #Lewy body #Parkinsons #vascular #care refusals  #eating #weightloss

Behavioral-variant frontotemporal dementia is one of the most misunderstood of the dementias. Today’s podcast is focused exclusively on this dementia. Learn why it is misdiagnosed and how to handle many of this dementia’s specific challenges.

If you live in the Birmingham, AL area, Vestavia Hills United Methodist Church will be hosting a gathering for caregivers of people living with FTD to assess interest in a support group. This gathering will be Tuesday, Dec 6 6pm-8pm at 2061 Kentucky Avenue, Vestavia, Alabama. See you there!

Make Dementia Your B*tch podcast has been selected by Feedspot as one of the Top 25 Dementia Podcasts for 2022—check it out:

Free VIRTUAL dementia education and support session calendar:

https://dementiacentricsolutionsllc.clickmeeting.com/monthly-dementia-webinars

Other resources:

New! 5 Ways to help People living with dementia who refuse help: https://dementiacentricsolutions.com/caring-for-someone-living-with-dementia-tired-of-fighting-and-arguing/

Have a question? Want more information about my programs? Email me: dr.[email protected]

Interested in my book? Get your free preview here: https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B09SR2ZMM2&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_1984RXHNZ8WBNHR7WSJ2

You can also leave questions here: https://anchor.fm/rita-a-jablonski/message

#frontotemporal #dementia #behaviors #caregiving

Holiday season is busy. Even busier if you care for someone living with dementia. In this episode, you will learn helpful strategies for navigating holiday parties and religious celebrations. I provide all purpose "scripts" for dealing with long-distance relatives and uninvolved family members who criticize your care in the form of "concern." Whether you spin the #dreidel, dance around the #Yule log, decorate the #Christmas tree, or burn the #Kwanzaa candles--this podcast is for you!

Make Dementia Your B*tch podcast has been selected by Feedspot as one of the Top 25 Dementia Podcasts for 2022—check it out:

Free VIRTUAL dementia education and support session calendar:

https://dementiacentricsolutionsllc.clickmeeting.com/monthly-dementia-webinars

Other resources:

New! 5 Ways to help People living with dementia who refuse help: https://dementiacentricsolutions.com/caring-for-someone-living-with-dementia-tired-of-fighting-and-arguing/

Have a question? Want more information about my programs? Email me: dr.[email protected]

Interested in my book? Get your free preview here: https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B09SR2ZMM2&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_1984RXHNZ8WBNHR7WSJ2

You can also leave questions here: https://anchor.fm/rita-a-jablonski/message

#alzheimers #dementia #caregiving #behaviors  #dementiabitch #Lewy body #Parkinsons #vascular #care refusals  #apathy #holidays

One of the most frustrating aspects of dementia is when the person living with dementia has no motivation to do anything. This extreme lack of motivation is called apathy. Apathy has different causes in people living with bvFTD than people with other dementias. In today’s podcast, I’m going to explain what causes apathy depending on the type of dementia and, as I always do, will provide some approaches to successfully handle apathy.

Want to hear me LIVE? If you live in the Anniston Alabama area, I will be speaking on November 4 at the Annual Caregiver Conference. Here is the link to register (it is free!): https://www.eastalabamaaging.org/4th-annual-caregivers-conference-caregiving-around-the-clock/

Make Dementia Your B*tch podcast has been selected by Feedspot as one of the Top 25 Dementia Podcasts for 2022—check it out:

Free VIRTUAL dementia education and support session calendar:

https://dementiacentricsolutionsllc.clickmeeting.com/monthly-dementia-webinars

Other resources:

New! 5 Ways to help People living with dementia who refuse help: https://dementiacentricsolutions.com/caring-for-someone-living-with-dementia-tired-of-fighting-and-arguing/

Have a question? Want more information about my programs? Email me: dr.[email protected]

Interested in my book? Get your free preview here: https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B09SR2ZMM2&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_1984RXHNZ8WBNHR7WSJ2

You can also leave questions here: https://anchor.fm/rita-a-jablonski/message

#alzheimers #dementia #caregiving #behaviors  #dementiabitch #Lewy body #Parkinsons #vascular #care refusals  #apathy

Why does my family member’s dementia look differently from others with the same diagnosis, or even at the same stages?

I get this question multiple times a week. Sometimes, caregivers are confused because this is the second, or third, person they are caring for…and their experience this time is very different from earlier experiences. Or, a caregiver is going to a support group and realizes that their loved one’s memory problems are not consistent with what other members are describing. Caregivers start to wonder if the person living with dementia is “pretending” to have memory problems or if the diagnosis is correct. Some caregivers may even believe that their family member could do more if only they would try harder.

One reason why two people with the same diagnosis may behave differently is because of something called “cognitive reserve.” Cognitive reserve is the build up of extra neurons in different parts of the brain. Education, hobbies, and occupation can all build cognitive reserve.

Make Dementia Your B*tch podcast has been selected by Feedspot as one of the Top 25 Dementia Podcasts for 2022—check it out:

Free VIRTUAL dementia education and support session calendar:

https://dementiacentricsolutionsllc.clickmeeting.com/monthly-dementia-webinars

Other resources:

New! 5 Ways to help People living with dementia who refuse help: https://dementiacentricsolutions.com/caring-for-someone-living-with-dementia-tired-of-fighting-and-arguing/

Have a question? Want more information about my programs? Email me: dr.[email protected]

Interested in my book? Get your free preview here: https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B09SR2ZMM2&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_1984RXHNZ8WBNHR7WSJ2

You can also leave questions here: https://anchor.fm/rita-a-jablonski/message

#alzheimers #dementia #caregiving #behaviors  #dementiabitch #Lewy body #Parkinsons #vascular #care refusals #cognitive reserve