In this episode, Virginia and Steve chat with Joe Gonzalez about tips for finding the right care facility for someone living with dementia.  Joe shares his experience caring for his wife, Barbara as he navigated the transition from caregiving at home to a memory care facility.

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Guest Pam Ostrowski joins Virginia and Steve for a conversation about compassionate communication.  She recalls her own experience caring for her mom with Alzheimer's and relays some of the experiences that she has had with her clients as she helps them navigate dementia caregiving.   Pam emphasizes the importance of  prioritizing being happy over being right when communicating with loved ones living with dementia.  To learn more about what Pam does, visit her website at www.itsnotthatsimple.com. What would like to hear about next? Email us at [email protected].

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In this episode,  Virginia Naeve and Steve O'Leary interview retired HR executive Mark Wilson, who cared for his mother with Alzheimer's disease, about in-home caregiving. He gives the listeners his expert tips on finding the right caregiving team  to support in-home care.  What would like to hear about next? Email us at [email protected].

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In this episode, Virginia Naeve and Steve O'Leary are joined  by husband and wife team, Don Wendorf and Lynda Everman who discuss their journeys as caregivers for their loved-ones with dementia.  They introduce the concept of Person-Centered Care  and help us understand how empathy is critical to dementia care.  What would like to hear about next? Email us at [email protected].
Credit: Things I would want if I got dementia - A poem by Rachael Wonderlin
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In this episode, co-hosts Steve and Virginia interview Denny Barker about his caregiving journey with his wife, Kay.  He recalls an incident at his wife's memory care facility and the consequences that followed.  Steve and Virginia reflect on their own experiences of dealing with their loved ones' dementia induced personality changes.  What would like to hear about next? Email us at [email protected].

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In this episode, Virginia Naeve and Steve O'Leary interview Kim Bailey, MS, Gerontology who is the Education and Programs Specialist at Alzheimer's Orange County.  She provides tips for getting the most out of doctor visits for loved ones with dementia.  Kim also discusses her person-centered approach to medication management.   For more information about the resources at Alzheimer's Orange County, visit: www.alzoc.org or call the help line at 844-373-4400. What would like to hear about next? Email us at [email protected].

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In this episode, Virginia Naeve and Steve O'Leary interview Chelsea Cox, Associate Director of Education at UCI MIND, whose father was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease when she was in high school. Chelsea shares an honest account of her family's journey through diagnosis, assisted living placement, end-of-life, and coping with loss. What would like to hear about next? Email us at [email protected].

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In this episode, co-hosts Steve O'Leary and Virginia Naeve address the topic of anger, a common emotion experienced by many Alzheimer's disease caregivers.  Their guest, Roger Lisabeth shares some tips for developing patience from his own experience  in caring for his wife, Lucy.  What would like to hear about next? Email us at [email protected].

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In this episode, co-hosts Virginia Naeve and Steve O'Leary discuss their experience getting an initial diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease for their loved ones. Guest Lisa Up de Graff shares personal challenges and successes in navigating diagnosis and care for her mother, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease five years ago. What would like to hear about next? Email us at [email protected].

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