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A listener asks how they can give their Grandma living with dementia something to do.  She keeps asking “what should I be doing?”  This first episode of a 3 part series talks about activities and engagement for reminiscing and spiritual activities.  For a list of activities mentioned in this episode go to www.think-dementia.com/resources 

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 on her own, in her free time, to help others.
To support the Think Dementia podcast go to www.buymeacoffee.com/ThinkDementia  

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/resources 

www.tembo.health 

www.teepasnow.com 

https://www.alz.org/help-support/resources/kids/family-activities 

https://portal.nccdp.org/resources/AlzheimersDementiaActivityIdeas.pdf 

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Amy House has been noticing a dementia storyline in some of the shows she has been watching.  What other movies and series are highlighting how dementia touches everyone somehow? 

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 on her own, in her free time, to help others.
To support the Think Dementia podcast go to www.buymeacoffee.com/ThinkDementia  

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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https://www.verywellhealth.com/movies-about-dementia-and-alzheimers-disease-97664 

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In this episode of Afterthoughts with Amy, our host Amy House discusses a few more tips on incontinence that she did not mention in the Everything Incontinence episode. 

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 on her own, in her free time, to help others.
To support the Think Dementia podcast go to www.buymeacoffee.com/ThinkDementia  

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.purewickathome.com 

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A listener wants to know more about a resident’s right to refuse care in the Assisted Living setting.  Amy discusses how to proceed and ensure resident rights are upheld and cares are still done with dignity and respect. 

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 on her own, in her free time, to help others.
To support the Think Dementia podcast go to www.buymeacoffee.com/ThinkDementia  

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 

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9583289/#bibr1-14713012221123578 

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29467065/#:~:text=Abstract,revisit%20the%20issue%20as%20necessary. 

https://www.health.state.mn.us/facilities/regulation/billofrights/docs/albor_eng.pdf 

https://mn.gov/dhs/assets/OOLTC-Resident-rights-fact-sheet_tcm1053-483321.pdf 

https://www.health.state.mn.us/facilities/regulation/billofrights/docs/albor_eng.pdf 

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/144G.83 

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Amy has been hearing about the stomach flu around the country- how does this spread to fast and how can you support someone living with 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 on her own, in her free time, to help others.
To support the Think Dementia podcast go to www.buymeacoffee.com/ThinkDementia  

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/resources 

www.tembo.health 

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https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2168587/ 

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5709813/#R29 

https://www.cdc.gov/norovirus/communication-resources/facts-for-food-workers.html 

https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering-care/public-health/what-doctors-wish-patients-knew-about-contagious-norovirus 

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC123876/ 

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A podcast of Amy’s webinar regarding personal cares, this episode includes how to assist someone with incontinence concerns in the early, middle and late stages of the disease.  Get your pen and paper because these are all the tips and tricks Amy has learned over the decades.    

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 on her own, in her free time, to help others.
To support the Think Dementia podcast go to www.buymeacoffee.com/ThinkDementia  

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    

www.nih.orghttps://www.thesun.co.uk/health/21470257/wipe-bum-how-to/ 

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An audience member at a presentation asks Amy, "Why do I have to do that test at the doctor every year? Why do I have to draw that clock?"  Amy dives into the purpose of the cognitive testing that happens annually during your physical and what types of tests they are using and why.

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 on her own, in her free time, to help others.
To support the Think Dementia podcast go to www.buymeacoffee.com/ThinkDementia  

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 

https://www.verywellhealth.com/the-clock-drawing-test-98619#:~:text=The%20aim%20of%20the%20clock,What%20Is%20Cognitive%20Impairment? 

https://mini-cog.com/step-by-step-mini-cog-instructions/ 

https://wexnermedical.osu.edu/brain-spine-neuro/memory-disorders/sage 

https://cgatoolkit.ca/Uploads/ContentDocuments/MMSE.pdf 

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7557115/ 

https://www.slu.edu/medicine/internal-medicine/geriatric-medicine/aging-successfully/assessment-tools/mental-status-exam.php 

https://health.mo.gov/seniors/hcbs/hcbsmanual/pdf/4.00appendix8slumsform.pdf  

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In this episode Amy discusses considerations for a man unaware of his diagnosis right now, but his family has received news via phone from the neurologist confirming he has dementia.   The appointment to see the neurologist is months away and should the family tell him or keep it a secret until the appointment.

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 on her own, in her free time, to help others.
To support the Think Dementia podcast go to www.buymeacoffee.com/ThinkDementia  

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.teepasnow.com

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In this episode Amy answers a questions regarding the difference between dementia and LATE disorder.  Learn more about this newly recognized type of dementia and how it is similar to Alzheimer's and FTD in some ways.  LATE may even be in the top 4 diseases that cause dementia and yet many don’t know about it. 

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 on her own, in her free time, to help others.
To support the Think Dementia podcast go to www.buymeacoffee.com/ThinkDementia  

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 

https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/alzheimers-and-dementia/what-limbic-predominant-age-related-tdp-43-encephalopathy-late 

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/dementia/in-depth/late/art-20534312 

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/08/200824123336.htm 

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In this episode Amy draws from her experience in Minnesota with cold weather and talks about how to keep someone living with dementia safe and warm. 

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 on her own, in her free time, to help others.
To support the Think Dementia podcast go to www.buymeacoffee.com/ThinkDementia  

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 

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