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. 

To support the Think Dementia podcast go to www.buymeacoffee.com/ThinkDementia 

In this episode Amy helps us understand where someone’s anger may be coming from so that we can support them and for us to not take it personally. 

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 the Executive Director of Reflections (dementia care) for SilverCrest Properties. 

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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. 

To support the Think Dementia podcast go to www.buymeacoffee.com/ThinkDementia 

In this episode Amy gives some ideas to a wife who’s husband is living with dementia and having challenges with eating at his care facility. 

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 the Executive Director of Reflections (dementia care) for SilverCrest Properties. 

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For information about Teepa's Hand Under Hand technique visit www.teepasnow.com 

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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. 

To record a question for the podcast go to www.think-dementia.com 

To support the Think Dementia podcast go to buymeacoffee.com/ThinkDementia

 In this episode Amy discusses some of the signs and symptoms of caregiver burnout, offers resources and ideas on how to take care of yourself so you can be the best for the person you are supporting.

www.alz.org  Alzheimer’s Association Crisis Line 800.272.3900.  

www.notredamehealthcare.org 

www.teepasnow.com 

To find a support group in person or virtual: www.alz.org/help-support/community/support-groups 

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 the Executive Director of Reflections (dementia care) for SilverCrest Properties. 

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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.

To support the Think Dementia podcast go to buymeacoffee.com/ThinkDementia

In this Bonus episode Amy offers more ideas on how some simple uses of technology can help someone living with dementia feel more independent, provide them with information or provide them with support and comfort.
Some products featured in this episode are:

www.joyforall.com
www.flipperremote.com
You can search the remaining items under the key words that Amy recommends in the episode to find different brands and styles of the technology she refers to.

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 the Executive Director of Reflections (dementia care) for SilverCrest Properties. 

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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.

To support the Think Dementia podcast go to buymeacoffee.com/ThinkDementia

In this episode Amy explores a few kinds of technology that may support a person living with dementia and important questions to ask yourself before considering them.

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 the Executive Director of Reflections (dementia care) for SilverCrest Properties. 

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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. 

To support the Think Dementia podcast go to buymeacoffee.com/ThinkDementia
 
In this episode Amy discusses the differences between Lewy Body Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease in both etiology and symptoms. 

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 the Executive Director of Reflections (dementia care) for SilverCrest Properties.  

 www.teepasnow.com
www.cityofroseville.com/2721/Alzheimers-Dementia
www.lewybodylife.com
www.lbda.org
www.alz.org 
 
 
 

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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.

NEW Think Dementia Support Page- choose a one time or monthly payment to support Amy's efforts to continue to provide education about dementia.

https://www.buzzsprout.com/2170330/supporters/new

To record a question for the podcast go to www.think-dementia.com 

In this episode Amy discusses the final part in a three part series with a Podcast recording of the presentation she did at the University of Minnesota's Caring for People with Memory Loss conference on June 3, 2023 regarding how to work together with your memory care staff.  This last part of the series is how to bring forth concerns with the memory care for both minor and major situations.

To see the presentation's recording at the conference or to access other materials provided by the U of M's history of amazing conferences to help those caring for people with dementia- follow this link:

https://www.sph.umn.edu/research/projects/ltc/education

To contact the State of MN office of the Ombudsman:

https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/seniors/services/ombudsman/

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 the Executive Director of Reflections (dementia care) for SilverCrest Properties. 

Support the show

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.

NEW Think Dementia Support Page- choose a one time or monthly payment to support Amy's efforts to continue to provide education about dementia.

https://www.buzzsprout.com/2170330/supporters/new

This episode is Part 2 in a 3 part series discussing how you can work together with you memory care staff.  In this episode Amy talks about how your role as a care partner can change when your loved one is living in a memory care and what you can do that is in your control to ensure you still have a large part in their life even if it is no longer you who provides the basic cares.

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 the Executive Director of Reflections (dementia care) for SilverCrest Properties. 

Support the show

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.

NEW Think Dementia Support Page- choose a one time or monthly payment to support Amy's efforts to continue to provide education about dementia.

https://www.buzzsprout.com/2170330/supporters/new

In this episode, Amy has created a podcast version of her recent presentation at the University of Minnesota's Caring for People with Memory Loss Conference- "Working Together with Your Memory Care Staff."  This first part discusses what you should expect in a Memory Care for your loved one in 4 areas: Engagement, Safety, Care and Care for the Family

Part 2 will be discussing how your role changes as a care partner when your loved one is living in a Memory Care and the emotions you may face.

Part 3 will be discussing how to bring forth concerns with your Memory Care provider to ensure the best care for your loved one and a relationship built on trust.

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 the Executive Director of Reflections (dementia care) for SilverCrest Properties. 

To find a support group with the Alzheimer's Association go to: www.alz.org and enter "support group" in the finder for your local chapter.

Support the show

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. 

NEW Think Dementia Support Page- choose a one time or monthly payment to support Amy's efforts to continue to provide education about dementia.

https://www.buzzsprout.com/2170330/supporters/new

In this episode, listener Missy asks Amy how her perspective on life and aging has changed since working with so many people affected by dementia.   Amy discusses the need for clear direction with families on medical decisions and what you would want if you were the person living with dementia.

Referenced in the episode:

www.compassionandchoices.org

Dementia values and priorities tool:
 https://www.compassionandchoices.org/end-of-life-planning/learn/finish-strong-tools

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 the Executive Director of Reflections (dementia care) for SilverCrest Properties. 

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