The Alzheimer's Podcast

Christy Turner and I not only discuss the importance of having a plan but we also give you suggestions on how to get started and things to be thinking about.

You know it's important but the majority of us procrastinate when it comes to formalizing a plan. The thought alone might paralyze you; but not having a plan in place will likely have a significant negative impact that will be detrimental to the well being of your loved one as well as you.

Doctors visits – who the heck looks forward to them?

In this episode of Navigating Rough Terrain with the Dementia Sherpa, Christy Turner shares her expertise with you to help you more easily get your loved one to the doctor.

Because when you think your loved one needs to go, this situation can, and usually does, turn into a mess.

But with the right technique and maybe a little practice, you can turn this situation into a positive experience for everyone.

If the person you are caring for has a form of dementia, then it's likely they do things that they may not have done in the past. Or maybe, because they have dementia, you think they shouldn't be doing something.

But understanding why they are doing things is extremely important to providing the best care possible resulting in the best positive experience possible for everyone.

In this episode of Navigating Rough Terrain with the Dementia Sherpa, Christy Turner and I have a discussion to help you better understand why your person is doing these things.

Sharing news with others is something we do routinely as part of our relationships.

But sharing news and information, whether it's good or bad, can have unwanted, or maybe better said, un-needed consequences for the person who is living with dementia.

In this episode of Navigating Rough Terrain with the Dementia Sherpa, Christy Turner, shares her expertise and wisdom to help you determine the best approach to sharing information with your person.

You hear it, but what does it mean to advocate for your loved one? And how can you be an effective advocate for your loved one?

Christy Turner, the Dementia Sherpa, has run award-winning memory care communities in assisted living and skilled nursing levels of care.

And in this episode of Navigating Rough Terrain with the Dementia Sherpa, she discusses how you can protect your loved one and help ensure they are receiving the best care possible.

In this episode, Christy Turner, The Dementia Sherpa, and I take a deeper look at the loss of independence and how you as a care partner can empower and support your person to remain independent for as long as possible.

For most of us, driving is an engrained part of our lives. We zoom here and there whenever we want or need to.

This independence comes with a huge responsibility because of the safety element. So it's now wonder this is a huge problem for many families as they worry about their loved one.

In this episode, Christy Turner, The Dementia Sherpa, is going to share strategies to help you navigate this delicate situation.

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Welcome to Episode 59 of The Alzheimer's Podcast – Your #1 source for practical tips and insights.

As the care partner for someone living with dementia, it's highly likely that you often feel powerless in your role as caregiver.

However, Christy Turner, The Dementia Sherpa says that you have a super power – something that is a game changer and is essential to your success.

In this episode, she will not only tell you what your super power is, but she will explain it to you and help you learn how to maximize it's full potential.

I hope you enjoy and find value from this podcast.

Everyday, worldwide, 27,000 new families are thrust into the role of caring for someone living with dementia.

Families such as yours – who want to do the best for their loved one but have no training or experience caring for an individual with cognitive challenges.

In an attempt to make things better, while balancing caregiving with already busy lives, it's easy to actually make the situation worse without even realizing it.

Today Christy Turner, The Dementia Sherpa, will discuss how you  can turn this around so that your time together with your  loved one is more pleasurable.

In case you're new, Christy Turner, the Dementia Sherpa, is a regular guest here on The Alzheimer's Podcast.

She is a Certified Dementia Practitioner, Certified Dementia Care Unit Manager, and Cognitive Stimulation Instructor. She has run award-winning memory care communities in assisted living and skilled nursing levels of care.

Using her 17 years of experience in working with over 1,200 people living with dementia and their families, she's developed a system that helps families move from crisis management to confidence.

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We are back this week with a new episode of Navigating Rough Terrain with the Dementia Sherpa.

Seeing a loved one struggle with a health condition can be very concerning. But, if in an attempt to help them, we rush in and put them on the defensive, we may never be able to help them accept the help they need.

Today Christy Turner, The Dementia Sherpa, will share tips and techniques to help you, help them no matter where they are in the disease progression.

In case you're new, Christy Turner, the Dementia Sherpa, is a regular guest here on The Alzheimer's Podcast.

She is a Certified Dementia Practitioner, Certified Dementia Care Unit Manager, and Cognitive Stimulation Instructor. She has run award-winning memory care communities in assisted living and skilled nursing levels of care.

Using her 17 years of experience in working with over 1,200 people living with dementia and their families, she's developed a system that helps families move from crisis management to confidence.