Think Dementia

By Amy House C.D.P.

Think Dementia is education and support for care partners. Listeners can record a message and Amy House, C.D.P. will unpack your question on the podcast and help you start to think deme

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The podcast currently has 107 episodes available.

Think Dementia episodes:

October 26, 2025 Does A Head Injury Cause Dementia? (Falls, Concussions and Traumatic Brain Injuries)
Is there are risk for getting dementia after a head injury? Amy answers a question about how a head injury can increase the risk of dementia decades or years later. She reviews the differences between a concussion, mild, moderate and severe traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and how damage to the brain tissue can spread. Amy also talks about Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) as captured in documentaries and movies like Killer Inside: The Mind of Aaron Hernandez and Concussion, based on a true story starring Will Smith as Dr. Bennett Omalu, a forensic neuropathologist.
Amy House, C.D.P. guides care partners in understanding how dementia affects the brain. This podcast has recorded questions from listeners. Each episode, Amy unpacks their questions and helps you learn to “think dementia.” This leads to better quality of life, improved relationships and empowered care partners. Be part of a connected community by learning from each other’s questions.

Please consider supporting the Think Dementia podcast with a one-time or monthly donation at Buzzsprout Support Link Buzzsprout is the official podcast platform for Think Demenita and Amy pays to use this platform and distribute the podcast.
Rate us on Google Businesses: Think Dementia St. Paul MN on Google
To record a question for the podcast go to www.think-dementia.com/podcast
Amy House is a Certified Dementia Practitioner, Licensed Assisted Living Director and PAC Trainer who is recognized in the Twin Cities as a leader in dementia care and education. Amy's personal support, public speaking, and professional training has touched the lives of thousands of people living with dementia over the past 10 years. Amy is also a support group facilitator for the Alzheimer's Association and a Care Navigator for Tembo Health with the Medicare GUIDE dementia program.
www.think-dementia.com
www.tembo.health
www.alz.org
www.teepasnow.com
https://www.ucsf.edu/news/2018/05/410361/dementia-risk-doubles-following-concussion-ucsf-study-shows
https://www.thejcn.com/Synapse/Data/PDFData/0145JCN/jcn-21-265.pdf
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3716376/
https://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/how-does-traumatic-brain-injury-progress-alzheimers-disease
https://medicine.uky.edu/centers/sbcoa/traumatic-brain-injury-tbi-and-risk-dementia
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3322364/
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11475228/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_killer%2520inside%2520aa

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October 20, 2025 Caregiver Stress: Delegating to Others, and Caregiver Burnout
Caregiving can be very stressful and lonely, it can be hard to know where to begin in managing your stress. In this episode Amy gives you some ideas on what you could delegate to those that want to help as well as the feelings and symptoms of caregiver burnout and how to handle that if you are experiencing it as a caregiver.
Amy House, C.D.P. guides care partners in understanding how dementia affects the brain. This podcast has recorded questions from listeners. Each episode, Amy unpacks their questions and helps you learn to “think dementia.” This leads to better quality of life, improved relationships and empowered care partners. Be part of a connected community by learning from each other’s questions.

Please consider supporting the Think Dementia podcast with a one time or monthly donation at Buzzsprout Support Link Buzzsprout is the official podcast platform for Think Demenita and Amy pays to use this platform and distribute the podcast.
Rate us on Google Businesses: Think Dementia St. Paul MN on Google
To record a question for the podcast go to www.think-dementia.com/podcast
Amy House is a Certified Dementia Practitioner, Licensed Assisted Living Director and PAC Trainer who is recognized in the Twin Cities as a leader in dementia care and education. Amy's personal support, public speaking and professional training has touched the lives of thousands of people living with dementia over the past 10 years. Amy is also a support group facilitator for the Alzheimer's Association and a Care Navigator for Tembo Health with the Medicare GUIDE dementia program.
www.think-dementia.com
www.tembo.health
www.alz.org www.teepasnow.com https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9225-caregiver-burnout
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October 13, 2025 Caregiver Stress-Reducing the Stress When Getting Paid Help and Delegation
Caregiving can be very stressful and many people around you may not realize the challenges of a lengthy caregiving journey like Alzheimer's or other types of dementia. In this episode Amy discusses the barriers to letting someone else care for your loved one, whether paid or unpaid, some caregivers feel it is more stressful. Here are some ideas on how to reduce that stress as well as some ideas on what you can delegate to others.
Amy House, C.D.P. guides care partners in understanding how dementia affects the brain. This podcast has recorded questions from listeners. Each episode, Amy unpacks their questions and helps you learn to “think dementia.” This leads to better quality of life, improved relationships and empowered care partners. Be part of a connected community by learning from each other’s questions.
Amy House records and produces 100% of this podcast and currently does not have sponsors to pay her for her time.

Please consider supporting the Think Dementia podcast with a one time or monthly donation at https://www.buzzsprout.com/2170330/supporters/new
Rate us on Google Businesses: https://g.page/r/Cdomom9qFlC6EAI/review
To record a question for the podcast go to www.think-dementia.com
Amy House is a Certified Dementia Practitioner, Licensed Assisted Living Director and PAC Trainer who is recognized in the Twin Cities as a leader in dementia care and education. Amy's personal support, public speaking and professional training has touched the lives of thousands of people living with dementia over the past 10 years. Amy is also a support group facilitator for the Alzheimer's Association and a Care Navigator for Tembo Health with the Medicare GUIDE dementia program.
www.think-dementia.com
www.tembo.health
www.alz.org www.teepasnow.com https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9225-caregiver-burnout

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October 06, 2025 Caregiver Stress: Why Is Caregiving So Challenging with Dementia?
Caregiving can be very stressful and many people around you may not realize the challenges of a lengthy caregiving journey like Alzheimer's or other types of dementia. In this episode Amy discusses why caregiving with dementia is so different than other types of caregiving and what makes it so challenging.
Amy House, C.D.P. guides care partners in understanding how dementia affects the brain. This podcast has recorded questions from listeners. Each episode, Amy unpacks their questions and helps you learn to “think dementia.” This leads to better quality of life, improved relationships and empowered care partners. Be part of a connected community by learning from each other’s questions.
Amy House records and produces 100% of this podcast and currently does not have sponsors to pay her for her time.

Please consider supporting the Think Dementia podcast with a one time or monthly donation at https://www.buzzsprout.com/2170330/supporters/new
Rate us on Google Businesses: https://g.page/r/Cdomom9qFlC6EAI/review
To record a question for the podcast go to www.think-dementia.com
Amy House is a Certified Dementia Practitioner, Licensed Assisted Living Director and PAC Trainer who is recognized in the Twin Cities as a leader in dementia care and education. Amy's personal support, public speaking and professional training has touched the lives of thousands of people living with dementia over the past 10 years. Amy is also a support group facilitator for the Alzheimer's Association and a Care Navigator for Tembo Health with the Medicare GUIDE dementia program.
www.think-dementia.com
www.tembo.health
www.alz.org www.teepasnow.com https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9225-caregiver-burnout

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36min
September 29, 2025 Why Think Dementia?
Hear from Amy House, how she found her calling, her experiences over the years and how Think Dementia came to be. The podcast has just hit 10,000 downloads and this is the 100th episode so Amy shares what happens behind the scenes to get Think Dementia out there each week and appreciation for all the listeners who have helped the podcast grow.

Amy House, C.D.P. guides care partners in understanding how dementia affects the brain. This podcast has recorded questions from listeners. Each episode, Amy unpacks their questions and helps you learn to “think dementia.” This leads to better quality of life, improved relationships and empowered care partners. Be part of a connected community by learning from each other’s questions.
Amy House records and produces 100% of this podcast and currently does not have sponsors to pay her for her time.

Please consider supporting the Think Dementia podcast with a one time or monthly donation at https://www.buzzsprout.com/2170330/supporters/new
Rate us on Google Businesses: https://g.page/r/Cdomom9qFlC6EAI/review
To record a question for the podcast go to www.think-dementia.com
Amy House is a Certified Dementia Practitioner, Licensed Assisted Living Director and PAC Trainer who is recognized in the Twin Cities as a leader in dementia care and education. Amy's personal support, public speaking and professional training has touched the lives of thousands of people living with dementia over the past 10 years. Amy is also a support group facilitator for the Alzheimer's Association and a Care Navigator for Tembo Health with the Medicare GUIDE dementia program.
www.think-dementia.com
City of Roseville MN: Roseville Alzheimer's and Dementia Community Action Team
https://www.cityofroseville.com/2721/Alzheimers-Dementia
Dementia Friendly Airports Working Group
https://www.dementiafriendlyairports.com/

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43min
September 21, 2025 Avoiding Money Scams Part 2
Is your loved one living with dementia at risk for getting scammed? In Part 2 of this series Amy continues the conversation about the kinds of scams that are out there, ideas to protect your loved one’s finances and great information that AARP provides.
Amy House, C.D.P. guides care partners in understanding how dementia affects the brain. This podcast has recorded questions from listeners. Each episode, Amy unpacks their questions and helps you learn to “think dementia.” This leads to better quality of life, improved relationships and empowered care partners. Be part of a connected community by learning from each other’s questions.
Amy House records and produces 100% of this podcast and currently does not have sponsors to pay her for her time.

Please consider supporting the Think Dementia podcast with a one time or monthly donation at https://www.buzzsprout.com/2170330/supporters/new
Rate us on Google Businesses: https://g.page/r/Cdomom9qFlC6EAI/review
To record a question for the podcast go to www.think-dementia.com
Amy House is a Certified Dementia Practitioner, Licensed Assisted Living Director and PAC Trainer who is recognized in the Twin Cities as a leader in dementia care and education. Amy's personal support, public speaking and professional training has touched the lives of thousands of people living with dementia over the past 10 years. Amy is also a support group facilitator for the Alzheimer's Association and a Care Navigator for Tembo Health with the Medicare GUIDE dementia program.
www.think-dementia.com
https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/helpline.html?cmp=KNC-DSM-FRAUD-TextAds-1037-GOOGNB-FRAUD-HELPLINE-BMM-DESKTOP-NonBrand&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=12138172264&gbraid=0AAAAABqr32PLj1PLVqxVl2gK2is9ZTxuB&gclid=Cj0KCQjw8p7GBhCjARIsAEhghZ1diqfX8uEQv04vLTwpgkEo9AKv71TBFR6arqnJgmFqEche0LjBrL4aAnMZEALw_wcB
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September 15, 2025 Avoiding Money Scams Part 1
Is your loved one living with dementia at risk for getting scammed? In Part 1 of this series Amy tells you about some kinds of scams that are out there and how AARP can help.
Amy House, C.D.P. guides care partners in understanding how dementia affects the brain. This podcast has recorded questions from listeners. Each episode, Amy unpacks their questions and helps you learn to “think dementia.” This leads to better quality of life, improved relationships and empowered care partners. Be part of a connected community by learning from each other’s questions.
Amy House records and produces 100% of this podcast and currently does not have sponsors to pay her for her time.

Please consider supporting the Think Dementia podcast with a one time or monthly donation at https://www.buzzsprout.com/2170330/supporters/new
Rate us on Google Businesses: https://g.page/r/Cdomom9qFlC6EAI/review
To record a question for the podcast go to www.think-dementia.com
Amy House is a Certified Dementia Practitioner, Licensed Assisted Living Director and PAC Trainer who is recognized in the Twin Cities as a leader in dementia care and education. Amy's personal support, public speaking and professional training has touched the lives of thousands of people living with dementia over the past 10 years. Amy is also a support group facilitator for the Alzheimer's Association and a Care Navigator for Tembo Health with the Medicare GUIDE dementia program.
www.think-dementia.com
https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/helpline.html?cmp=KNC-DSM-FRAUD-TextAds-1037-GOOGNB-FRAUD-HELPLINE-BMM-DESKTOP-NonBrand&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=12138172264&gbraid=0AAAAABqr32PLj1PLVqxVl2gK2is9ZTxuB&gclid=Cj0KCQjw8p7GBhCjARIsAEhghZ1diqfX8uEQv04vLTwpgkEo9AKv71TBFR6arqnJgmFqEche0LjBrL4aAnMZEALw_wcB
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September 08, 2025 Celebrating Caregivers Doing Great Things
Amy celebrates caregivers that have great ideas and share them to inspire you.
Amy House, C.D.P. guides care partners in understanding how dementia affects the brain. This podcast has recorded questions from listeners. Each episode, Amy unpacks their questions and helps you learn to “think dementia.” This leads to better quality of life, improved relationships and empowered care partners. Be part of a connected community by learning from each other’s questions.
Amy House records and produces 100% of this podcast and currently does not have sponsors to pay her for her time.

Please consider supporting the Think Dementia podcast with a one time or monthly donation at https://www.buzzsprout.com/2170330/supporters/new
Rate us on Google Businesses: https://g.page/r/Cdomom9qFlC6EAI/review
To record a question for the podcast go to www.think-dementia.com
Amy House is a Certified Dementia Practitioner, Licensed Assisted Living Director and PAC Trainer who is recognized in the Twin Cities as a leader in dementia care and education. Amy's personal support, public speaking and professional training has touched the lives of thousands of people living with dementia over the past 10 years. Amy is also a support group facilitator for the Alzheimer's Association and a Care Navigator for Tembo Health with the Medicare GUIDE dementia program.
www.think-dementia.com
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August 25, 2025 This Is The First I Am Hearing Of This
A family member contacts Amy to find out how they should approach decisions that have already been made, but forgotten, by their loved one living with dementia. They are having outbursts of anger and feeling excluded and the family wants some ideas on how to Think Dementia.
Amy House, C.D.P. guides care partners in understanding how dementia affects the brain. This podcast has recorded questions from listeners. Each episode, Amy unpacks their questions and helps you learn to “think dementia.” This leads to better quality of life, improved relationships and empowered care partners. Be part of a connected community by learning from each other’s questions.
Amy House records and produces 100% of this podcast and currently does not have sponsors to pay her for her time.

Please consider supporting the Think Dementia podcast with a one time or monthly donation at https://www.buzzsprout.com/2170330/supporters/new
Rate us on Google Businesses: https://g.page/r/Cdomom9qFlC6EAI/review
To record a question for the podcast go to www.think-dementia.com
Amy House is a Certified Dementia Practitioner, Licensed Assisted Living Director and PAC Trainer who is recognized in the Twin Cities as a leader in dementia care and education. Amy's personal support, public speaking and professional training has touched the lives of thousands of people living with dementia over the past 10 years. Amy is also a support group facilitator for the Alzheimer's Association and a Care Navigator for Tembo Health with the Medicare GUIDE dementia program.
www.think-dementia.com
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August 18, 2025 Vision Changes with Dementia
Did you know that dementia can affect someone's vision? Even if their eyes seem okay, someone living with dementia may experience vision changes that lead to confusion, isolation, and challenges with cares. Over a decade ago, Teepa Snow trained Amy House in how dementia changes the brain and this information was a game changer in how Amy communicates and solves challenges with people living with dementia. Amy gives some examples of what she has seen over the years.
Amy House, C.D.P. guides care partners in understanding how dementia affects the brain. This podcast has recorded questions from listeners. Each episode, Amy unpacks their questions and helps you learn to “think dementia.” This leads to better quality of life, improved relationships and empowered care partners. Be part of a connected community by learning from each other’s questions.
Amy House records and produces 100% of this podcast and currently does not have sponsors to pay her for her time.

Please consider supporting the Think Dementia podcast with a one time or monthly donation at https://www.buzzsprout.com/2170330/supporters/new
Rate us on Google Businesses: https://g.page/r/Cdomom9qFlC6EAI/review
To record a question for the podcast go to www.think-dementia.com
Amy House is a Certified Dementia Practitioner, Licensed Assisted Living Director and PAC Trainer who is recognized in the Twin Cities as a leader in dementia care and education. Amy's personal support, public speaking and professional training has touched the lives of thousands of people living with dementia over the past 10 years. Amy is also a support group facilitator for the Alzheimer's Association and a Care Navigator for Tembo Health with the Medicare GUIDE dementia program.
www.think-dementia.com
www.teepasnow.com
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FAQs about Think Dementia:

How many episodes does Think Dementia have?

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