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April 05 Part 1 Understanding the Stages of Dementia: Teepa Snow's Living Gems
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Would you like an easy and respectful way to know what stage of dementia someone is in and what works best for them at that stage? Teepa Snow, Positive Approach to Care, created the gems to learn about each stage of the disease so that with the right care and the right setting, everyone gem can shine. This first of two episodes is a recording of a webinar Amy did for Tembo Health and covers the first three of six gems.
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 Dementia and Amy pays to use this platform and distribute the podcast.
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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.
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www.teepasnow.com
www.tembo.health
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March 24 What Happens If You Run Out of Money (Medicaid)
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A senior living resident in Assisted Living asks Amy what happens if you run out of money? How does the government help those that can't pay privately for care? Amy discusses some of the benefits available in the U.S. for those that need care, the requirements in most states and general information on how it works. Contact your state or county for specific guidelines that vary by state for Medicaid eligibility.
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 Dementia and Amy pays to use this platform and distribute the podcast.
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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.
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Medicaid.gov Medicaid Eligibilty
Overview of Medicaid Services- MN
https://www.house.mn.gov/hrd/pubs/ss/sshcbswv.pdf#:~:text=Elderly%20Waiver.%20This%20waiver%20is%20for%20people,certain%20federal%20Medicaid%20rules%20governing%20institutional%20care
https://www.browncountymn.gov/DocumentCenter/View/189/Elderly-Waiver-services-in-assisted-living-What-you-need-to-know-PDF
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March 16 Does Hearing Loss Lead To Dementia?
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A spouse asks Amy if hearing loss always leads to dementia. Amy provides information on the connection between hearing loss and the risk of getting dementia and shares one man’s view of having hearing aides.
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 Dementia 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.
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Chooseing over the counter hearing aids
MN Deaf and Hard of Hearing: Age Related Hearing Loss
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March 02 Trouble with Stairs
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Why is my father hesitating when going down the stairs? Something seems to be different and Amy explains why stairs can be challenging for someone living with dementia and some ways to make stairs in your home safe before there is a fall.
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 Dementia 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.
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February 23 A Stubborn Caregiver?
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Is a caregiver to a spouse or partner living with dementia being "stubborn" about having any help with their caregiving? Are they expecting too much from their loved one living with dementia? Amy discusses when sometimes the caregiver themselves is having some cognitive changes and no one has looked very closely at it and instead just labeled them as "stubborn."
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 Dementia 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
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February 02 Should I Visit the Memory Care?
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A listener has been told to stay away from the Memory Care for a few weeks after her husband moves in. Should she visit the Memory Care during the move? Amy shares her thoughts and experiences as a former Director of Memory Care that has assisted families with many, many moves.
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 Dementia 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
Video of Working Together with Your Residential Care Staff at the University of Minnesota’s Caring for Someone with Memory Loss conference can be found at www.think-dementia.com/videos
Think Dementia podcast three episodes of Working Together with Your Memory Care Staff available:
Part 1 Part 2 Part 3
Think Dementia episode: A Graceful Exit and Afterthoughts with Amy: A Graceful Exit
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January 26 Memory Care Concern: Why Is He Not Dressed?
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A family member is disappointed that their loved one living in Memory Care isn’t completely dressed when they arrive. Amy gives you some ideas on what might be happening behind the scenes and how to Think Dementia with changes to someone’s abilities as dementia progresses
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 Dementia 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
Video of Working Together with Your Residential Care Staff at the University of Minnesota’s Caring for Someone with Memory Loss conference can be found at www.think-dementia.com/videos
Think Dementia podcast three episodes of Working Together with Your Memory Care Staff available:
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
www.teepasnow.com
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January 19 Considering Heart Surgery
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What should you consider when thinking about heart surgery for a loved one living with dementia? How does heart surgery affect their cognition and will there be a decline after the surgery? Amy breaks down these questions and provides ideas on how to work with their doctor to meet their health needs.
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
https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/about-dementia/managing-the-risk-of-dementia/possible-risks-of-dementia/general-anaesthetic#:~:text=Some%20older%20people%20undergoing%20surgery,to%20a%20diagnosis%20of%20dementia.
https://www.spandidos-publications.com/10.3892/mmr.2015.3424
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11327402/#:~:text=BBB%20Disruption,the%20degree%20of%20cognitive%20decline.&text=The%20mechanism%20behind%20this%20relationship,protein%20suggesting%20glial%20cell%20injury.
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11742966/#:~:text=Moreover%2C%20overactivation%20of%20the%20renin,glucose%20hypometabolism%20(Figure%202).
https://synapse.patsnap.com/article/what-is-the-difference-between-apoptosis-and-necrosis?
https://www.texashealth.org/areyouawellbeing/Heart-Health/Common-Heart-Conditions-Can-Contribute-to-Dementia-Risk#:~:text=Condit
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January 12 Games to Play This Winter
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It's winter, the days are shorter, the sun goes down so early, what can you do to pass the time? Here are some games to consider that might meet your loved one where they are at and be fun for the whole family.
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.
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January 05 What Is Vascular Dementia?
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Someone who finds Amy out on the street wants to know about vascular dementia and how to prevent this type of dementia for themself or a loved one.
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/resources
www.tembo.health
https://www.heart.org/en/news/2024/02/02/dementia-risk-may-nearly-triple-in-first-year-after-a-stroke#:~:text=Over%20an%20average%20follow%2Dup,for%20those%20who%20had%20not.
https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/news/story/study-details-brain-damage-triggered-by-mini-strokes
https://www.anthemmemorycare.com/blog/healthy-heart-healthy-brain-what-you-need-to-know
https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/about-dementia/types-dementia/what-is-mixed-dementia#:~:text='Mixed%20dementia'%20is%20a%20condition,of%20dementia%20that%20they%20have.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/neuroscience/subcortex
https://www.heart.org/en/news/2024/02/02/dementia-risk-may-nearly-triple-in-first-year-after-a-stroke#:~:text=Over%20an%20average%20follow%2Dup,for%20those%20who%20had%20not.
https://www.cdc.gov/stroke/signs-symptoms/index.html#:~:text=F%E2%80%94Face:%20Ask%20the%20person,way%20to%20the%20emergency%20room.
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