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Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast episodes
- 82. The Difference Between Normal Aging and Dementia
This episode of 'Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast' was recorded LIVE from the Haidee and Allen Wild Center for the Arts, at Cottey College in Nevada, Missouri.
Elizabeth and Charlie discuss "The Difference Between Normal Aging and Dementia." Not all memory changes are dementia and understanding the difference can reduce a lot of fear.
Join Elizabeth Thompson Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP), Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional (CMDCP), Positive Approach to Care Trainer (PAC), Certified Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Trainer (CADDCT) and Charlie Johnson as they chat about dementia-related topics, including personal experiences, with the goal of helping family members and friends learn more about how to navigate the dementia journey. This podcast will offer support, information, and a sense of community to those affected by memory-related conditions, helping them navigate their journey with greater understanding.
Subscribe to Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast for new episodes.
Produced in collaboration with: Arrow Senior Living Management & el L.H Productions
Have questions? Email us at [email protected]
***Our Podcast is not medical advice but aims to provide support to caregivers and their loved ones.
15 min - 81. Best Practices in Dementia Caregiving
This episode of 'Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast' was recorded LIVE from the Haidee and Allen Wild Center for the Arts, at Cottey College in Nevada, Missouri.
Elizabeth and Charlie delve into the "Best Practices in Dementia Caregiving." Example are provided, and remember, dementia caregiving is truly about dignity, respect, and connection.
Join Elizabeth Thompson Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP), Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional (CMDCP), Positive Approach to Care Trainer (PAC), Certified Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Trainer (CADDCT) and Charlie Johnson as they chat about dementia-related topics, including personal experiences, with the goal of helping family members and friends learn more about how to navigate the dementia journey. This podcast will offer support, information, and a sense of community to those affected by memory-related conditions, helping them navigate their journey with greater understanding.
Subscribe to Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast for new episodes.
Produced in collaboration with: Arrow Senior Living Management & el L.H Productions
Have questions? Email us at [email protected]
***Our Podcast is not medical advice but aims to provide support to caregivers and their loved ones.
27 min - 80. Family Dynamics and Dementia
This episode of 'Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast' was recorded LIVE from the Haidee and Allen Wild Center for the Arts, at Cottey College in Nevada, Missouri.
Elizabeth and Charlie explain how a dementia diagnosis impacts the entire family system in "Dementia and the Family." Roles often shift dramatically and conflicts can arise around caregiving.
Join Elizabeth Thompson Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP), Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional (CMDCP), Positive Approach to Care Trainer (PAC), Certified Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Trainer (CADDCT) and Charlie Johnson as they chat about dementia-related topics, including personal experiences, with the goal of helping family members and friends learn more about how to navigate the dementia journey. This podcast will offer support, information, and a sense of community to those affected by memory-related conditions, helping them navigate their journey with greater understanding.
Subscribe to Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast for new episodes.
Produced in collaboration with: Arrow Senior Living Management & el L.H Productions
Have questions? Email us at [email protected]
***Our Podcast is not medical advice but aims to provide support to caregivers and their loved ones.
33 min - 79. Abuse and Neglect in Dementia Care
This episode of 'Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast' was recorded LIVE from the Haidee and Allen Wild Center for the Arts, at Cottey College in Nevada, Missouri.
Charlie and Elizabeth have a tough conversation about "Abuse and Neglect" in dementia care. The types of abuse, risk factors, and reported abuse numbers are discussed.
Join Elizabeth Thompson Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP), Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional (CMDCP), Positive Approach to Care Trainer (PAC), Certified Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Trainer (CADDCT) and Charlie Johnson as they chat about dementia-related topics, including personal experiences, with the goal of helping family members and friends learn more about how to navigate the dementia journey. This podcast will offer support, information, and a sense of community to those affected by memory-related conditions, helping them navigate their journey with greater understanding.
Subscribe to Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast for new episodes.
Produced in collaboration with: Arrow Senior Living Management & el L.H Productions
Have questions? Email us at [email protected]
***Our Podcast is not medical advice but aims to provide support to caregivers and their loved ones.
23 min - 78. The 'Hand under Hand' Approach
This episode of 'Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast' was recorded LIVE from the Haidee and Allen Wild Center for the Arts, at Cottey College in Nevada, Missouri.
Elizabeth and Charlie discuss the "Hand Under Hand" method used in dementia care. This approach is small, simple, and incredibly powerful for both caregivers and those they serve.
Join Elizabeth Thompson Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP), Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional (CMDCP), Positive Approach to Care Trainer (PAC), Certified Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Trainer (CADDCT) and Charlie Johnson as they chat about dementia-related topics, including personal experiences, with the goal of helping family members and friends learn more about how to navigate the dementia journey. This podcast will offer support, information, and a sense of community to those affected by memory-related conditions, helping them navigate their journey with greater understanding.
Subscribe to Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast for new episodes.
Produced in collaboration with: Arrow Senior Living Management & el L.H Productions
Have questions? Email us at [email protected]
***Our Podcast is not medical advice but aims to provide support to caregivers and their loved ones.
19 min - 77. The Importance of Hydration
This episode of 'Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast' was recorded LIVE from the Haidee and Allen Wild Center for the Arts, at Cottey College in Nevada, Missouri.
Charlie and Elizabeth make "The Importance of Hydration" easy to swallow with excellent information on how hydration affects everything from brain function, mood, mobility, and digestion.
Join Elizabeth Thompson Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP), Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional (CMDCP), Positive Approach to Care Trainer (PAC), Certified Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Trainer (CADDCT) and Charlie Johnson as they chat about dementia-related topics, including personal experiences, with the goal of helping family members and friends learn more about how to navigate the dementia journey. This podcast will offer support, information, and a sense of community to those affected by memory-related conditions, helping them navigate their journey with greater understanding.
Subscribe to Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast for new episodes.
Produced in collaboration with: Arrow Senior Living Management & el L.H Productions
Have questions? Email us at [email protected]
***Our Podcast is not medical advice but aims to provide support to caregivers and their loved ones.
22 min - 76. The Art of Re-Directing in Dementia
This episode of 'Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast' was recorded LIVE from the Haidee and Allen Wild Center for the Arts, at Cottey College in Nevada, Missouri.
Elizabeth and Charlie explain "The Art of Redirecting" in dementia care. This technique gently shifts a person's attention away from something distressing and guides them to something calming.
Join Elizabeth Thompson Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP), Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional (CMDCP), Positive Approach to Care Trainer (PAC), Certified Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Trainer (CADDCT) and Charlie Johnson as they chat about dementia-related topics, including personal experiences, with the goal of helping family members and friends learn more about how to navigate the dementia journey. This podcast will offer support, information, and a sense of community to those affected by memory-related conditions, helping them navigate their journey with greater understanding.
Subscribe to Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast for new episodes.
Produced in collaboration with: Arrow Senior Living Management & el L.H Productions
Have questions? Email us at [email protected]
***Our Podcast is not medical advice but aims to provide support to caregivers and their loved ones.
19 min - 75. Understanding Triggers and De-Escalation
This episode of 'Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast' was recorded LIVE from the Haidee and Allen Wild Center for the Arts, at Cottey College in Nevada, Missouri.
Charlie and Elizabeth analyze "Triggers and De-escalation," providing the most common triggers for those living with dementia and the key strategies for de-escalating from the moment.
Join Elizabeth Thompson Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP), Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional (CMDCP), Positive Approach to Care Trainer (PAC), Certified Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Trainer (CADDCT) and Charlie Johnson as they chat about dementia-related topics, including personal experiences, with the goal of helping family members and friends learn more about how to navigate the dementia journey. This podcast will offer support, information, and a sense of community to those affected by memory-related conditions, helping them navigate their journey with greater understanding.
Subscribe to Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast for new episodes.
Produced in collaboration with: Arrow Senior Living Management & el L.H Productions
Have questions? Email us at [email protected]
***Our Podcast is not medical advice but aims to provide support to caregivers and their loved ones.
24 min - 74. Validation Therapy in Dementia
This episode of 'Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast' was recorded LIVE from the Haidee and Allen Wild Center for the Arts, at Cottey College in Nevada, Missouri.
Elizabeth and Charlie explain the empathic communication approach of "Validation Therapy." Examples are provided, shifting the dynamic of caregiving from confrontation to collaboration.
Join Elizabeth Thompson Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP), Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional (CMDCP), Positive Approach to Care Trainer (PAC), Certified Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Trainer (CADDCT) and Charlie Johnson as they chat about dementia-related topics, including personal experiences, with the goal of helping family members and friends learn more about how to navigate the dementia journey. This podcast will offer support, information, and a sense of community to those affected by memory-related conditions, helping them navigate their journey with greater understanding.
Subscribe to Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast for new episodes.
Produced in collaboration with: Arrow Senior Living Management & el L.H Productions
Have questions? Email us at [email protected]
***Our Podcast is not medical advice but aims to provide support to caregivers and their loved ones.
19 min - 73. Vision Changes in Dementia
This episode of 'Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast' was recorded LIVE from the Haidee and Allen Wild Center for the Arts, at Cottey College in Nevada, Missouri.
Elizabeth and Charlie help us understand "Vision Changes in Dementia" and how the brain processes visual information. The visual challenges people with dementia face are also discussed.
Join Elizabeth Thompson Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP), Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional (CMDCP), Positive Approach to Care Trainer (PAC), Certified Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Trainer (CADDCT) and Charlie Johnson as they chat about dementia-related topics, including personal experiences, with the goal of helping family members and friends learn more about how to navigate the dementia journey. This podcast will offer support, information, and a sense of community to those affected by memory-related conditions, helping them navigate their journey with greater understanding.
Subscribe to Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast for new episodes.
Produced in collaboration with: Arrow Senior Living Management & el L.H Productions
Have questions? Email us at [email protected]
***Our Podcast is not medical advice but aims to provide support to caregivers and their loved ones.
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About Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast
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Elizabeth Thompson speaks about the journey family members might navigate when a loved one has Alzheimer’s Disease and/or Dementia.