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June 25, 2023 Part 2: Working Together with Your Memory Care Staff
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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.

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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.
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June 14, 2023 Part 1: Working Together with Your Memory Care Staff
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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.
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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.
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June 05, 2023 How Has Your Perspective Changed on Life and Aging?
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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.
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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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May 29, 2023 How Can I Get My Husband Active Again?
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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

In this episode a spouse asks Amy how she can get her husband, 78 years old, to do something other than sit in front of the TV.

Referenced information on local destinations in the Twin Cities of Minnesota:
https://silvercrestproperties.com/staycations/

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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May 22, 2023 Traumatic Changes/Situations in End Stage Dementia
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In this episode, Leigh would like Amy to talk about some of the more disturbing situations that people living with dementia can experience and how the body changes as some of these things can be traumatic for family members.

NEW Think Dementia Support Page- choose a one time or monthly payment to support Amy's efforts to continue to provide education about dementia.
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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
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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23 min
May 09, 2023 Think Dementia: Mom Wants To Leave Family Gatherings
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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 receives a question about a person living with dementia wanting to leave the family gathering and go home where they will just sit and watch TV.
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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May 01, 2023 Think Dementia: My Mother Has Been Having Some Falls
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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, a listener is concerned about some falls that her mother has had and wonders what can they do to keep their loved one safe.
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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April 24, 2023 Think Dementia: How to Talk to Your Loved One About Moving
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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

In this episode, listener Heather asks how to talk to your loved one about moving to a memory care or dementia care community.
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.

Think Dementia Facebook Page
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Alzheimer's Association, Difficult Conversations Tip Sheet
https://www.alz.org/media/northcarolina/documents/dementia_conversations_tipsheet.pdf
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April 17, 2023 When Someone Doesn't Think They Have Dementia
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Amy receives a question about what to do when someone doesn't think they have dementia, should you correct them? Amy discusses some ways that you may want to use to diffuse an argument and save your relationship when the person doesn't realize they have 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.

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 Stacy asks what to do when someone doesn't think they have dementia?
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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April 11, 2023 Think Dementia: Concerns About Grandma
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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.

In this episode, listener Mikela is concerned about some of the changes she has been seeing with her grandma.
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.
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

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