A listener asks how they can give their Grandma living with dementia something to do.  She keeps asking “what should I be doing?”  This third episode of a 3 part series talks about doing household chores and familiar tasks can give someone a sense of routine and purpose.   Amy also talks about exploring your city and getting out of the house.   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.
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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. 

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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