Make Dementia Your B*tch!

Sun downing--a period of seemingly increased confusion and agitation that may occur in the afternoon/evening but can occur at any time--is a behavioral symptom of distress. Sun downing, like many dementia-related behaviors, is treated like "just one of those things." Like an inevitable behavior that caregivers just have to put up with. I disagree. Having dementia does not alter physical, emotional, or social needs. Instead, the brain changes from dementia make it tougher for people to have those needs met. In this podcast, I explain why sun downing happens, what needs may be triggering sun downing, and how to lovingly respond to those needs.

Frustrated with care refusals? Go to https://makedmentiayourbitch.com for a free copy of my checklist, “ Dementia Hacks: 15 Ways to Manage Dementia Care Refusals.”

My book, "Make Dementia Your B*tch! An Easy Guide to Understanding Dementia-related Behaviors" is now available on Amazon!  Order it here.

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You can confidently manage dementia behaviors so that your life and the life of your loved one with dementia become easier and calmer. Check out different ways to learn how to handle many common (and not so common) dementia behaviors: https://dementiacentricsolutions.com

Have a dementia question? Want to hear it answered on a future podcast? Email me: [email protected].

Are you a visual learning? Check out my YouTube channel, where I demonstrate strategies like bridging and chaining

Looking for a community? I have my own Facebook page for dementia caregivers: Make Dementia Your B! 

The current thinking about dementia care needs to change. In today's podcast, I interview Donna Marentay. , fellow nurse and dementia educator. We discuss OUR VIEW of some hot potato topics: how a dementia diagnosis should NOT be a "no-knock warrant" into people's lives; the need for "free range" caregiving versus helicopter caregiving; and the ongoing need to update current educational content to reflect new knowledge about the relationship between neurodegeneration and behaviors.

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You can confidently manage dementia behaviors so that your life and the life of your loved one with dementia become easier and calmer. Check out different ways to learn how to handle many common (and not so common) dementia behaviors: https://dementiacentricsolutions.com

Frustrated with care refusals? Go to https://makedmentiayourbitch.com for a free copy of my checklist, “15 Ways to Manage Dementia Care Refusals.”

Have a dementia question? Want to hear it answered on a future podcast? Email me: [email protected].

Are you a visual learning? Check out my YouTube channel, where I demonstrate strategies like bridging and chaining

Looking for a community? I have my own Facebook page for dementia caregivers: Make Dementia Your B! 

Shadowing is a very challenging behavior faced by dementia caregivers. The person living with dementia has to be physically near the caregiver. Caregivers will tell you that they cannot even go to the bathroom without their loved one banging on the door or pacing right outside. Certified registered nurse practitioner Lindsey A. Robbins explains the behavior and how caregivers can best manage it. Ms. Robbins has worked with people living with dementia in long-term care and in home-health. She currently works in a neurology clinic that specializes in dementia care. 

My book, "Make Dementia Your B*tch! An Easy Guide to Understanding Dementia-related Behaviors" is now available on Amazon!  Order it here.

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You can confidently manage dementia behaviors so that your life and the life of your loved one with dementia become easier and calmer. Check out different ways to learn how to handle many common (and not so common) dementia behaviors: https://dementiacentricsolutions.com

Frustrated with care refusals? Go to https://makedmentiayourbitch.com for a free copy of my checklist, “15 Ways to Manage Dementia Care Refusals.”

Have a dementia question? Want to hear it answered on a future podcast? Email me: [email protected].

Are you a visual learning? Check out my YouTube channel, where I demonstrate strategies like bridging and chaining

Looking for a community? I have my own Facebook page for dementia caregivers: Make Dementia Your B! 

#alzheimers #lewy body #frontotemporal #dementia #caregiving #care refusal #caregiving #dementiabitch #shadowing

In today’s episode, I have my first ever podcast guest, the amazing Daphne Johnston. Ms. Johnston is a visionary who is changing the face of dementia care through her Respite Care Model, an all-volunteer model that gives meaning and purpose to people living with dementia. This is a highly sustainable model that is a game-changer for people living with dementia and their caregivers. She is the executive director of Respite for all (https://www.respiteforall.org/) and the author of the book, Reclaiming Joy Together. 

My book, "Make Dementia Your B*tch! An Easy Guide to Understanding Dementia-related Behaviors" is now available on Amazon!  Order it here.

Loved the podcast? Want to stay in the loop and snag information about free stuff and other offers in my podcast? Subscribe here: https://7ba411eb.sibforms.com/serve/MUIEAGRihMp3YCvMGUbK7usRQOWj7sPJgtULa2BGKd-Bz1zXOobcRoK_BmpIZ7tO_89zC37s-VQ-feGgjL1d18zXNJ7dJ4XCHO-kv2jkm0MNDnKX8yMHEPAp3Am0I5qef9EfoowOWKB-VuqT8Z8BgoVR8GUG0iU-qSsq2blFfDHufPg3DanXuySfS4XEyz4NqtRFOdMbUMF1zk4U

You can confidently manage dementia behaviors so that your life and the life of your loved one with dementia become easier and calmer. Check out different ways to learn how to handle many common (and not so common) dementia behaviors: https://dementiacentricsolutions.com

Frustrated with care refusals? Go to https://makedmentiayourbitch.com for a free copy of my checklist, “15 Ways to Manage Dementia Care Refusals.”

Have a dementia question? Want to hear it answered on a future podcast? Email me: [email protected].

Are you a visual learning? Check out my YouTube channel, where I demonstrate strategies like bridging and chaining

Looking for a community? I have my own Facebook page for dementia caregivers: Make Dementia Your B! 

#alzheimers #lewy body #frontotemporal #dementia #caregiving #care refusal #caregiving #dementiabitch  

This one is the effing bomb, people! I put all of the stuff together and give you a blueprint for handling all sorts of care refusals. But you know what? These 3 podcasts are just the tip of the iceberg!! In my Dementia Behavior MasterClass, which I deliver LIVE for 1 hour each week for 4 weeks, I pack in soooo much more content. Plus...you and I are live, so I answer YOUR questions and help YOU with YOUR own situation!! How awesome is that???? I will be sending out info after this episode so you may want to make sure you are on THE LIST. I will be opening up sales on Sunday, January 9 2022. I am limiting the webinar to 10 people because I want to give everyone the attention they deserve. So...be ready! 

HINT: The Dementia Behavior Master Class registration and sales will open up this site: www.dementiacentricsolutions.com on Sunday, January 9 2022. Only my loyal podcasters have this deet. The people subscribing to the newsletter won't find out until after this podcast is released. This is my "thank you" for the awesome listeners who also read the show notes!!!

In this podcast, I referenced a video. Go here to see the video https://wp.me/p951Pg-12M

My book, "Make Dementia Your B*tch! An Easy Guide to Understanding Dementia-related Behaviors" is now available on Amazon!  Order it here.

Loved the podcast? Want to stay in the loop and snag information about free stuff and other offers in my podcast? Subscribe here: https://7ba411eb.sibforms.com/serve/MUIEAGRihMp3YCvMGUbK7usRQOWj7sPJgtULa2BGKd-Bz1zXOobcRoK_BmpIZ7tO_89zC37s-VQ-feGgjL1d18zXNJ7dJ4XCHO-kv2jkm0MNDnKX8yMHEPAp3Am0I5qef9EfoowOWKB-VuqT8Z8BgoVR8GUG0iU-qSsq2blFfDHufPg3DanXuySfS4XEyz4NqtRFOdMbUMF1zk4U

You can confidently manage dementia behaviors so that your life and the life of your loved one with dementia become easier and calmer. Check out different ways to learn how to handle many common (and not so common) dementia behaviors: https://dementiacentricsolutions.com

Frustrated with care refusals? Go to https://makedmentiayourbitch.com for a free copy of my checklist, “15 Ways to Manage Dementia Care Refusals.”

Have a dementia question? Want to hear it answered on a future podcast? Email me: [email protected].

Are you a visual learning? Check out my YouTube channel, where I demonstrate strategies like bridging and chaining

Looking for a community? I have my own Facebook page for dementia caregivers: Make Dementia Your B! 

Woohoo! Yes, awesome caregivers. Here is part 2 of my free and fantastic workshop. If you want to catch the full experience, video and all, go here: https://wp.me/p951Pg-12J

My book, "Make Dementia Your B*tch! An Easy Guide to Understanding Dementia-related Behaviors" is now available on Amazon!  Order it here.

Loved the podcast? Want to stay in the loop and snag information about free stuff and other offers in my podcast? Subscribe here: https://7ba411eb.sibforms.com/serve/MUIEAGRihMp3YCvMGUbK7usRQOWj7sPJgtULa2BGKd-Bz1zXOobcRoK_BmpIZ7tO_89zC37s-VQ-feGgjL1d18zXNJ7dJ4XCHO-kv2jkm0MNDnKX8yMHEPAp3Am0I5qef9EfoowOWKB-VuqT8Z8BgoVR8GUG0iU-qSsq2blFfDHufPg3DanXuySfS4XEyz4NqtRFOdMbUMF1zk4U

You can confidently manage dementia behaviors so that your life and the life of your loved one with dementia become easier and calmer. Check out different ways to learn how to handle many common (and not so common) dementia behaviors: https://dementiacentricsolutions.com

Frustrated with care refusals? Go to https://makedmentiayourbitch.com for a free copy of my checklist, “15 Ways to Manage Dementia Care Refusals.”

Have a dementia question? Want to hear it answered on a future podcast? Email me: [email protected].

Are you a visual learning? Check out my YouTube channel, where I demonstrate strategies like bridging and chaining

Looking for a community? I have my own Facebook page for dementia caregivers: Make Dementia Your B! 

Happy New Year, awesome listeners!

I created a free workshop for dementia caregivers. The focus is on handling care refusals and the dreaded "NO!" but I also tackle other behaviors. As an added bonus, I skipped the commercials AND you will get all 3 parts this week. So stay tuned! 3 FUCKING EPISODES IN ONE WEEK! Hell, yeah, peeps!!

In this podcast, I referenced a video. Go here to see the video and get the research articles I talked about: https://wp.me/p951Pg-12D

My book, "Make Dementia Your B*tch! An Easy Guide to Understanding Dementia-related Behaviors" is now available on Amazon!  Order it here.

Loved the podcast? Want to stay in the loop and snag information about free stuff and other offers in my podcast? Subscribe here: https://7ba411eb.sibforms.com/serve/MUIEAGRihMp3YCvMGUbK7usRQOWj7sPJgtULa2BGKd-Bz1zXOobcRoK_BmpIZ7tO_89zC37s-VQ-feGgjL1d18zXNJ7dJ4XCHO-kv2jkm0MNDnKX8yMHEPAp3Am0I5qef9EfoowOWKB-VuqT8Z8BgoVR8GUG0iU-qSsq2blFfDHufPg3DanXuySfS4XEyz4NqtRFOdMbUMF1zk4U

You can confidently manage dementia behaviors so that your life and the life of your loved one with dementia become easier and calmer. Check out different ways to learn how to handle many common (and not so common) dementia behaviors: https://dementiacentricsolutions.com

Frustrated with care refusals? Go to https://makedmentiayourbitch.com for a free copy of my checklist, “15 Ways to Manage Dementia Care Refusals.”

Have a dementia question? Want to hear it answered on a future podcast? Email me: [email protected].

Are you a visual learning? Check out my YouTube channel, where I demonstrate strategies like bridging and chaining

Looking for a community? I have my own Facebook page for dementia caregivers: Make Dementia Your B! 

It is frustrating when a person living with dementia won't take their medications. Learn three approaches to handle this problem. 

My book, "Make Dementia Your B*tch! An Easy Guide to Understanding Dementia-related Behaviors" is now available on Amazon!  Order it here.

You can confidently manage dementia behaviors so that your life and the life of your loved one with dementia become easier and calmer. Check out different ways to learn how to handle many common (and not so common) dementia behaviors: https://dementiacentricsolutions.com

Frustrated with care refusals? Go to https://makedmentiayourbitch.com for a free copy of my checklist, “15 Ways to Manage Dementia Care Refusals.”

Have a dementia question? Want to hear it answered on a future podcast? Email me: [email protected].

Are you a visual learning? Check out my YouTube channel, where I demonstrate strategies like bridging and chaining

Looking for a community? I have my own Facebook page for dementia caregivers: Make Dementia Your B! 

#alzheimers #lewy body #frontotemporal #dementia #caregiving #care refusal #caregiving #dementiabitch #medication

This is my holiday special podcast. Yay, the holidays...family, travel, parties...and all sorts of shit that can cause dementia behaviors to skyrocket. Listen to learn some great hacks that help you to make holiday activities and traditions more dementia-friendly. There is also a great script for well-meaning (but still annoying) friends and families who think they know more about dementia caregiving than you do. 

You can confidently manage dementia behaviors so that your life and the life of your loved one with dementia become easier and calmer. Check out different ways to learn how to handle many common (and not so common) dementia behaviors: https://dementiacentricsolutions.com

Frustrated with care refusals? Go to https://makedementiayourbitch.com for a free copy of my checklist, “15 Ways to Manage Dementia Care Refusals.”

Have a dementia question? Want to hear it answered on a future podcast? Email me: [email protected].

Are you a visual learning? Check out my YouTube channel, where I demonstrate strategies like bridging and chaining

Looking for a community? I have my own Facebook page for dementia caregivers: Make Dementia Your B! 

#alzheimers #lewy body #frontotemporal #dementia #caregiving #care refusal #caregiving #dementiabitch #holidays

Once you realize that the person living with dementia can no longer safely drive, how do you stop them from driving? Learn 4 approaches to stopping a person with dementia from driving:

My book, "Make Dementia Your B*tch! An Easy Guide to Understanding Dementia-related Behaviors" is now available on Amazon!  Order it here.

I show caregivers how to confidently manage dementia behaviors, so that their lives and the lives of their loved ones become easier and calmer. Check out my offerings: https://dementiacentricsolutions.com

Frustrated with care refusals? Go to https://makedementiayourbitch.com for a free copy of my checklist, “15 Ways to Manage Dementia Care Refusals.”

Have a dementia question? Want to hear it answered on a future podcast? Email me: [email protected].

Looking for a community? I have my own Facebook page for dementia caregivers: https://www.facebook.com/DementiaCentric

#alzheimers #lewy body #frontotemporal #dementia #caregiving #care refusal #caregiving #dementiabitch