MisUnderstanding Dementia Podcast

By Michael Chua

Are you having a hard time taking care of your loved one that has Dementia?

Do you feel stuck on how and what to do with your loved one that has Dementia?

Are you ready to take care of yourself and yo... more

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April 21, 2022 Interview with Charter Senior Living of Jackson with Peggy Hanes and Brad Scoggins
Interview with Charter Senior Living of Jackson with Peggy Hanes and Brad Scoggins
For this episode, Dr. Mike Chua is with the people from Charter Senior living Jackson. Brad Scoggins is the regional sales and marketing director. Peggy Haynes is the sales and marketing director. Together they talk about what Charter is and how they differ from other assisted living and memory care facilities. What are the activities that they offer and how being fun is a must for their patients?
In this episode:
01:43 – Who is Brad and what is Charter?
02:14 – Who is Peggy and what does she do?
02:54 – Brad talks about the difference between assisted living and memory care and the different services that they offer.
04:50 – What is echolalia?
05:38 – Peggy talks about the meals they serve and the importance of nutrition.
07:29 – What are the activities that Charter Senior Living Jackson offers?
09:14 – Why are aromatherapy and music important for the patients?
Email: [email protected]
Mobile: 731-423-1004
Mobile: 731-616-1600
Brad’s direct line: 832-226-9130
Website: https://www.charterjackson.com/

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April 02, 2022 Interview with Ms. Debra Utley, LPN / Executive Director of Charter Senior Living, Jackson, TN
Interview with Ms. Debra Utley, LPN / Executive Director of Charter Senior Living, Jackson, TN
For today’s podcast, Dr. Mike Chua is with Debra Utley. She is a long-time nurse, an LPN, and the executive director of Charter Senior Assisted Living of Jackson. They talk about assisted living, memory care, and their difference. They also touch on the importance of nutrition, hydration, and giving seniors a 24/7 attentive care.
In this episode:
00:02 – Who is Debra and what does she do?
02:56 – Debra discuss the difference between assisted living and memory care.
03:34 – Debra shares her background and why she chose to work at Charter Senior Living of Jackson.
06:46 – Debra explains the different activities that they offer.
09:56 – What is sing-fit?
11:52 – Debra talks about their patients’ regular meals, nutrition, and hydration.
Address: 1200 North ParkwayJackson, TN, 38305
Mobile number: 731-423-1004
Website: https://www.charterjackson.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CharterSeniorLivingOfJackson

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20min
March 08, 2022 How to take care of your spouse that has Dementia with Mr. Butch Rose
How to take care of your spouse that has Dementia with Mr. Butch Rose
For this podcast, Dr. Mike Chua is with Butch Rose. They discuss the ways and tips in taking care of a loved one with dementia. Butch also shares words of encouragement to his fellow caregivers and the importance of taking care of once self to be able to give the best care possible.
In this episode:
01:38 – Butch shares their journey and finding out that his wife has dementia.
04:44 – Butch talks about the steps in dealing with his wife’s condition.
07:50 – The stages of grief that dementia patients experience.
09:35 – Three things to combat depression.
10:21 - Butch discuss his journey of educating himself and some tips in taking care of his wife.
16:53 – Butch talks about caregivers taking care of themselves to give the best care possible.
19:00 – Butch reiterated the importance of self-care.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/butch.rose.54
Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gerihab/

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25min
February 28, 2022 Interview with Ms. Deb Leggett, FNP of Family Medical Clinic of Jackson / Trezevant
Interview with Ms. Deb Leggett, FNP of Family Medical Clinic of Jackson / Trezevant
In this episode, Dr. Mike Chua is with Deb Leggett. She is a nurse practitioner, the owner of Medical Family Clinic and a mom to three kids. Today, Dr. Mike and Deb talks about Deb’s journey into becoming a nurse practitioner, owning a business and the services that they offer. Deb also shares the struggles that she went through and some encouraging words to the listeners.
In this episode:
02:20 – Who is Deb and what are the services that they offer?
03:24 – Why did Deb decided to be a nurse practitioner?
04:41 – Deb talks a bit about her journey on how she got where she is today.
07:15 – Deb shares her struggles while studying, being a mom and working at the same time.
11:47 – What are Deb’s biggest challenges being a nurse practitioner and a business owner?
16:27 – Deb gives her last message to the listeners.
Mobile number: 731-300-2001
Jackson Website: https://fmcjackson.com/
Trezevant Website: https://fmctrezevant.com/?fbclid=IwAR1slpqtJYrn9LB6Wxqa6yS79VBqN-Danh_cv4YfhOH_jVOpygTsX2gIUiQ
Jackson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fmcofjackson/
Trezevant Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fmcoftrezevant
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22min
February 18, 2022 Interview with Tonya Lance of Southern Joint Replacement Institute
Interview with Tonya Lance of Southern Joint Replacement Institute
For this podcast, Dr. Mike Chua is with Tonya Lance of Southern Joint Replacement Institute. They have a quick chat on who is Tonya and what is her institute is all about.
In this episode:
01:57 – Who is Tonya and what does she do?
03:15 – Tonya talks about the revisions going on the patients that they cater to.
06:26 – Tonya introduces the other medical providers in the institute.
08:40 – Tonya discuss the insurance and mode of payments that they accept.
Mobile number: 615-342-0038
Website: www.sjri.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SouthernJointReplacementInstituteNashville
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14min
February 16, 2022 What is the difference between Cataract and Glaucoma with Dr. Trent Martin of Lifesytle Vision
What is the difference between Cataract and Glaucoma with Dr. Trent Martin of Lifesytle Vision
For today’s episode, Dr. Mike Chua is with Dr. Trent Martin. He is an expert in eye care working on Lifestyle Vision. They discuss what the difference between cataract and glaucoma is. They also talk about the factors that affects the eye pressure and the preventative measures we can take to avoid such complications.
In this episode:
01:30 – Dr. Trent shares a bit about what he do.
02:23 – Dr. Trent explains what Cataract is and some ways to prevent it.
04:07 – What is Glaucoma and its effects?
07:15 – Dr. Trent discuss possible treatments.
08:33 – What are the different factors that increases the eye pressure?
12:30 – Dr. Trent talks about what they do and the technologies they have in their clinic.
Mobile number: 731-513-5755
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifestylevisiontn

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17min
February 08, 2022 How to Prepare Advance Directive for your Loved Ones with Dementia with Dr. Brittany Lamb, MD
How to Prepare Advance Directive for your Loved Ones with Dementia with Dr. Brittany Lamb, MD
In this episode, Dr. Mike Chua is with Dr. Brittany Lamb. She is an ER doctor who helps people with dementia how to take care of their advance directives. They discuss the importance of having a clear plan when people can’t make important decisions for themselves and to talk about those hard conversations early on in life.
In this episode:
04:28 – Dr. Brittany talks a bit about her background and what she do.
05:53 – Why this niche?
08:43 – Dr. Brittany explains the importance of having a POA.
11:31 - When is the ideal age to prepare advance directives and/or a living will?
17:27 – Dr. Brittany discuss the importance of having “that” conversation.
20:30 – Dr. Brittany explains what palliative care is.
27:38 – What is Dr. Brittany’s biggest challenge in being an ER doctor and how does she handle it?
29:07 – Dr. Brittany talks about her program in helping people with dementia.
31:33 – Dr. Brittany’s words to the audience.
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/blambmd
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37min
January 28, 2022 How to Overcome Challenges in LIFE with Lisa Jones Morris, NP
How to Overcome Challenges in LIFE with Lisa Jones Morris, NP
For this episode, Dr. Mike Chua is with Lisa Jones Morris. A former head dresser and now, a nursing practitioner. They talk about the challenges that Lisa experienced in her life and how she overcome them. Dr. Mike and Lisa also encourage the audience that it’s not too late to follow their dreams and be themselves.
In this episode:
02:39 – Lisa talks about her background.
05:01 – What made Lisa choose nursing?
10:26 – Lisa shares her struggles and success stories.
19:42 – What is Lisa’s biggest challenge and how did she overcome it?
24:01 – Lisa’s message for the audience.

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29min
January 21, 2022 GeriHab Show: Golden Years Adult Day Care with Brenda Douglas, LPN
GeriHab Show: Golden Years Adult Day Care with Brenda Douglas, LPN
For this episode of the GeriHab show, Dr. Mike Chua is with Brenda Douglas. She is a retired nurse and now the owner of Golden Years Adult Day Care. They discuss what an adult day care is and why Brenda decided to open up one. Brenda also shares what to expect when people sign-up with them.
In this episode:
02:55 – Brenda talks about her background and her passion.
05:27 – Why did Brenda choose adult day care?
07:13 – Brenda shares the activities that they do.
09:48 - Brenda mentioned their other services and the different payment options.
12:45 – Brenda’s words to the people watching.
Mobile number: 731-267-0818
Business number: 731-736-2440
Golden Years Day Care Address: 155-A CARRIAGE HOUSE DR
Jackson, TN 38305
Website: https://golden-years-llc.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alovingplaceforyourgoldenyears
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17min
January 18, 2022 “5 Habits of Healthy, Wealthy & Happy Humans” with Joel Chris Remandaban, PT, MTC
“5 Habits of Healthy, Wealthy & Happy Humans” with Joel Chris Remandaban, PT, MTC
In this episode, Dr. Mike Chua is with Joel Remandaban. He is a physical therapist and an author who had an acute kidney disease. Today, let’s listen as they talk about Joel’s journey overcoming his struggles in finding a kidney donor and transplant. How being at the right place at the right time saved his life multiple times. And now, how to live healthy, wealthy and happy.
In this episode:
02:11 – A little encouragement from Dr. Mike.
03:57 – The ASK method.
06:08 – Joel talks about his background and his migration to the US.
07:12 – Joel talks about his kidney disease.
12:29 – Joel shares his incredible journey into weight loss.
16:14 – What kept Joel moving forward?
20:40 – The importance of synchronicity in Joel’s life.
24:09 – Joel shares the story of how he found kidney donors and his successful transplant.
30:58 – Joel talks about the things that he’s focusing in his life.
35:13 – Joel resource the books that helped him appreciate the abundance in his life and to live wealthy.
Die with Zero by Bill Perkins. You can find the book here: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/52950915-die-with-zero
Die Broke by Stephen M. Pollan and Mark Levin. You can find the book here: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/45511.Die_Broke
Joel’s Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/FatToFitFast
Joel’s book entitled: Fat To Fit Fast by Joel Chris Remandaban. You can find the book here: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/37912465-fat-to-fit-fast
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42min

FAQs about MisUnderstanding Dementia Podcast:

How many episodes does MisUnderstanding Dementia Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 193 episodes available.