What The Dementia

In this episode, we will discuss critical wandering and missing persons incidents in dementia care. We delve into the risk factors, common scenarios, and outcomes of such incidents, emphasizing the importance of immediate action and preparedness.

‍This episode will cover:

— Definition and importance of understanding critical wandering.

— Risk factors that increase the likelihood of wandering.

— Common scenarios where wandering occurs.

— Immediate steps to take if a person with dementia goes missing. — Case study highlighting a missing person incident.

— Where people with dementia are often found, both alive and deceased.

— Who often finds missing people with dementia.

‍

MedicAlert | https://www.medicalert.org/medical-conditions/alzheimers/

REFERENCES:

Rowe, M. A., Feinglass, N. G., & Wiss, M. E. (2004). Persons with dementia who become lost in the community: a case study, current research, and recommendations. Mayo Clinic proceedings, 79(11), 1417–1422. https://doi.org/10.4065/79.11.1417

‍

Alzheimer’s Association. (2023). Wandering and getting lost: Who’s at risk and how to be prepared. https://www.alz.org/media/documents/alzheimers-dementia-wandering-behavior-ts.pdf

‍

Rowe, M.A., Vandeveer, S.S., Greenblum, C.A. et al. Persons with dementia missing in the community: Is it wandering or something unique?. BMC Geriatr 11, 28 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2318-11-28

‍

Miguel-Cruz A, Perez H, Choi Y, Rutledge E, Daum C, Liu LThe Prevalence of Missing Incidents and Their Antecedents Among Older Adult MedicAlert Subscribers: Retrospective Descriptive StudyJMIR Aging 2024;7:e58205URL: https://aging.jmir.org/2024/1/e58205 DOI: 10.2196/58205

CONNECT, GET RESOURCES, LEARN MORE, + SIMPLIFY YOUR CARE JOURNEY:

LinkTree | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.letsbambu.com/b/linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

MUSIC CREDIT: Listen To SpillageVillage - Tropical Landing Pop Songs At Looperman.com

DISCLAIMER: The information contained in Bambu Care LLC’s website, blog, emails, programs, services and/or products is for educational and informational purposes only. While we draw on our prior professional expertise and background in other areas, you acknowledge that we are supporting you in our role exclusively as a Dementia Care Consultant. By participating in Bambu Care, LLC’s website, blog, emails, programs, services and/or products, you acknowledge that we are not a licensed psychologist, professional counselor, or medical doctor. We in no way, diagnose, treat, or cure any illnesses or diseases. Dementia Care Consulting is in no way to be construed or substituted as psychological counseling or any other type of therapy or medical advice. The information provided by Bambu Care, LLC also does not constitute legal or financial advice nor is intended to be. Dementia Care Consulting is not a substitute for the services of a CPA or attorney.

In this original What the Dementia episode, we will discuss practical, actionable strategies to help caregivers manage and prevent toileting accidents in individuals living with dementia. We down the concept of functional incontinence, where cognitive, physical, or environmental obstacles prevent someone from reaching or using the toilet in time, and provides six practical tips to overcome these barriers.

This episode will cover:

— The difference between medical incontinence and functional incontinence in dementia.

— Simple visual and lighting techniques to make the bathroom discoverable day and night.

— Accessibility modifications and safety tools to prevent physical barriers.

— Clothing considerations that simplify dressing and reduce delays.

— Methods for creating a supportive, distraction-free environment inside the restroom.

— Key non-verbal behavioral signs that signal a need to use the bathroom.

— How to establish and adapt an effective toileting routine.

— Guidance on hydration, common bladder irritants, and responding to accidents with empathy.

MENTIONED IN EPISODE:

Panda Pocket | https://letsbambu.com/panda-pocket

CONNECT, GET RESOURCES, LEARN MORE, + SIMPLIFY YOUR CARE JOURNEY:

LinkTree | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.letsbambu.com/b/linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

MUSIC CREDIT: Listen To SpillageVillage - Tropical Landing Pop Songs At Looperman.com

DISCLAIMER: The information contained in Bambu Care LLC’s website, blog, emails, programs, services and/or products is for educational and informational purposes only. While we draw on our prior professional expertise and background in other areas, you acknowledge that we are supporting you in our role exclusively as a Dementia Care Consultant. By participating in Bambu Care, LLC’s website, blog, emails, programs, services and/or products, you acknowledge that we are not a licensed psychologist, professional counselor, or medical doctor. We in no way, diagnose, treat, or cure any illnesses or diseases. Dementia Care Consulting is in no way to be construed or substituted as psychological counseling or any other type of therapy or medical advice. The information provided by Bambu Care, LLC also does not constitute legal or financial advice nor is intended to be. Dementia Care Consulting is not a substitute for the services of a CPA or attorney.

In this original What the Dementia episode, we will discuss practical strategies for dementia caregivers to prevent and de-escalate physical aggression, specifically how to avoid getting hit while providing care. We outline key safety disclaimers and explains the underlying reasons why an individual living with dementia might hit, push, or kick during daily activities.

This episode will cover:

— Key disclaimers regarding dementia behaviors, caregiver safety, and personal boundaries.

— The distinction between reactionary hitting during personal care and targeted aggression.

— Strategies for maintaining safe personal space boundaries when agitation occurs.

— The importance of obtaining permission, respecting "no," and avoiding forced cooperation.

— An overview of THE IMPACTS framework from the P. A. N. D. A. Method for identifying potential triggers behind physical reactions.

— Creative, trauma-informed approaches to incentivize participation in personal hygiene tasks.

— How establishing predictable daily routines can help minimize conflict and reduce accidents.

— When to seek medical advice, caregiver respite, or higher levels of care support.

MENTIONED IN EPISODE:

With Intent Book | https://letsbambu.link/withintent

CONNECT, GET RESOURCES, LEARN MORE, + SIMPLIFY YOUR CARE JOURNEY:

LinkTree | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.letsbambu.com/b/linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

MUSIC CREDIT: Listen To SpillageVillage - Tropical Landing Pop Songs At Looperman.com

DISCLAIMER: The information contained in Bambu Care LLC’s website, blog, emails, programs, services and/or products is for educational and informational purposes only. While we draw on our prior professional expertise and background in other areas, you acknowledge that we are supporting you in our role exclusively as a Dementia Care Consultant. By participating in Bambu Care, LLC’s website, blog, emails, programs, services and/or products, you acknowledge that we are not a licensed psychologist, professional counselor, or medical doctor. We in no way, diagnose, treat, or cure any illnesses or diseases. Dementia Care Consulting is in no way to be construed or substituted as psychological counseling or any other type of therapy or medical advice. The information provided by Bambu Care, LLC also does not constitute legal or financial advice nor is intended to be. Dementia Care Consulting is not a substitute for the services of a CPA or attorney.

In this original What the Dementia episode, we will discuss why it can be so difficult to stop correcting a partner living with dementia and how that habit can affect both of you.

This episode will cover:

— Why it's so hard to stop correcting someone with dementia

— Why memories and stories may not match reality

— When correcting may do more harm than good

— How to respond when others are part of the conversation

— Practical ways to break the habit of correcting

CONNECT, GET RESOURCES, LEARN MORE, + SIMPLIFY YOUR CARE JOURNEY:

LinkTree | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.letsbambu.com/b/linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

MUSIC CREDIT: Listen To SpillageVillage - Tropical Landing Pop Songs At Looperman.com

DISCLAIMER: The information contained in Bambu Care LLC’s website, blog, emails, programs, services and/or products is for educational and informational purposes only. While we draw on our prior professional expertise and background in other areas, you acknowledge that we are supporting you in our role exclusively as a Dementia Care Consultant. By participating in Bambu Care, LLC’s website, blog, emails, programs, services and/or products, you acknowledge that we are not a licensed psychologist, professional counselor, or medical doctor. We in no way, diagnose, treat, or cure any illnesses or diseases. Dementia Care Consulting is in no way to be construed or substituted as psychological counseling or any other type of therapy or medical advice. The information provided by Bambu Care, LLC also does not constitute legal or financial advice nor is intended to be. Dementia Care Consulting is not a substitute for the services of a CPA or attorney.

In this original What the Dementia episode, we will discuss what to do when a partner living with dementia repeatedly overfeeds the family pet or gives them foods that may not be safe. We’ll share practical strategies that help protect your pet while preserving your partner’s sense of purpose, independence, and involvement in caring for a pet.

This episode will cover:

— Why overfeeding pets can happen in dementia

— Gentle ways to support safer pet care routines

— How to redirect without causing frustration or conflict

— A bonus activity for people who enjoy feeding their pets

MENTIONED IN EPISODE |

Newsletter | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://letsbambu.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

PetLibro Automatic Feeder | https://amzn.to/447LM6N

CONNECT, GET RESOURCES, LEARN MORE, + SIMPLIFY YOUR CARE JOURNEY:

LinkTree | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.letsbambu.com/b/linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

MUSIC CREDIT: Listen To SpillageVillage - Tropical Landing Pop Songs At Looperman.com

DISCLAIMER: The information contained in Bambu Care LLC’s website, blog, emails, programs, services and/or products is for educational and informational purposes only. While we draw on our prior professional expertise and background in other areas, you acknowledge that we are supporting you in our role exclusively as a Dementia Care Consultant. By participating in Bambu Care, LLC’s website, blog, emails, programs, services and/or products, you acknowledge that we are not a licensed psychologist, professional counselor, or medical doctor. We in no way, diagnose, treat, or cure any illnesses or diseases. Dementia Care Consulting is in no way to be construed or substituted as psychological counseling or any other type of therapy or medical advice. The information provided by Bambu Care, LLC also does not constitute legal or financial advice nor is intended to be. Dementia Care Consulting is not a substitute for the services of a CPA or attorney.

In this episode, we delve into the often overlooked aspects of the caregiving journey. We discuss the emotional complexities and challenges of caregiving, emphasizing the importance of self-compassion.

‍

This episode will cover:

— The importance of giving oneself grace as a caregiver.

— The reality of emotions like frustration and resentment in the caregiving journey.

— The concept of trial-and-error in dementia care.

— Handling complex situations.

— The importance of self-care for caregivers.

MENTIONED IN EPISODE:

Realistic Self-Care for the Busy Dementia Care Partners | Episode 049

CONNECT, GET RESOURCES, LEARN MORE, + SIMPLIFY YOUR CARE JOURNEY:

LinkTree | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.letsbambu.com/b/linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

MUSIC CREDIT: Listen To SpillageVillage - Tropical Landing Pop Songs At Looperman.com

DISCLAIMER: The information contained in Bambu Care LLC’s website, blog, emails, programs, services and/or products is for educational and informational purposes only. While we draw on our prior professional expertise and background in other areas, you acknowledge that we are supporting you in our role exclusively as a Dementia Care Consultant. By participating in Bambu Care, LLC’s website, blog, emails, programs, services and/or products, you acknowledge that we are not a licensed psychologist, professional counselor, or medical doctor. We in no way, diagnose, treat, or cure any illnesses or diseases. Dementia Care Consulting is in no way to be construed or substituted as psychological counseling or any other type of therapy or medical advice. The information provided by Bambu Care, LLC also does not constitute legal or financial advice nor is intended to be. Dementia Care Consulting is not a substitute for the services of a CPA or attorney.

In this original What the Dementia episode, we will discuss what happens when caring for a partner living with dementia at home is no longer working as intended. We answer a caregiver's question about increasing supervision needs, caregiver frustration and burnout, how to have honest conversations about needing additional support, and explore low-cost programs, respite options, and community resources that may help families navigate this stage of the dementia care journey.

This episode will cover:

— How to approach conversations about increasing care needs

— Safety considerations for someone requiring more supervision

— Strategies to reduce stress and improve quality of life at home

— Low-cost dementia care and respite options for families

— Community resources that may help caregivers navigate next steps

MENTIONED IN EPISODE :

Ultimate Resource Guide | https://letsbambu.link/guide

GUIDE Program Locator | https://www.cms.gov/priorities/innovation/where-innovation-happening#model=guiding-an-improved-dementia-experience-guide-model

Local Area Agency on Aging Locator | https://eldercare.acl.gov/home

Alzheimer's Association | https://www.alz.org/

Alzheimer's Association 24/7 Helpline | 1-800-272-3900

Hilarity for Charity Caregiver Respite Programs | https://wearehfc.org/care-grants/

Memory Cafe Directory | https://dfamerica.org/memory-cafe-directory/

CONNECT, GET RESOURCES, LEARN MORE, + SIMPLIFY YOUR CARE JOURNEY:

LinkTree | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.letsbambu.com/b/linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

MUSIC CREDIT: Listen To SpillageVillage - Tropical Landing Pop Songs At Looperman.com

DISCLAIMER: The information contained in Bambu Care LLC’s website, blog, emails, programs, services and/or products is for educational and informational purposes only. While we draw on our prior professional expertise and background in other areas, you acknowledge that we are supporting you in our role exclusively as a Dementia Care Consultant. By participating in Bambu Care, LLC’s website, blog, emails, programs, services and/or products, you acknowledge that we are not a licensed psychologist, professional counselor, or medical doctor. We in no way, diagnose, treat, or cure any illnesses or diseases. Dementia Care Consulting is in no way to be construed or substituted as psychological counseling or any other type of therapy or medical advice. The information provided by Bambu Care, LLC also does not constitute legal or financial advice nor is intended to be. Dementia Care Consulting is not a substitute for the services of a CPA or attorney.CONNECT, GET RESOURCES, LEARN MORE, + SIMPLIFY YOUR CARE JOURNEY:

LinkTree | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.letsbambu.com/b/linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

MUSIC CREDIT: Listen To SpillageVillage - Tropical Landing Pop Songs At Looperman.com

DISCLAIMER: The information contained in Bambu Care LLC’s website, blog, emails, programs, services and/or products is for educational and informational purposes only. While we draw on our prior professional expertise and background in other areas, you acknowledge that we are supporting you in our role exclusively as a Dementia Care Consultant. By participating in Bambu Care, LLC’s website, blog, emails, programs, services and/or products, you acknowledge that we are not a licensed psychologist, professional counselor, or medical doctor. We in no way, diagnose, treat, or cure any illnesses or diseases. Dementia Care Consulting is in no way to be construed or substituted as psychological counseling or any other type of therapy or medical advice. The information provided by Bambu Care, LLC also does not constitute legal or financial advice nor is intended to be. Dementia Care Consulting is not a substitute for the services of a CPA or attorney.

In this episode, we will discuss two important questions related to visiting someone with dementia who no longer recognizes you. Should you stop visiting if they don’t remember you? And, how do you talk to family members who refuse to visit for this reason?

MENTIONED IN EPISODE: 

"They don't remember who I am?" — Why? | Episode 109

 "They don't remember who I am?" — How do I handle it? | Episode 111

CONNECT, GET RESOURCES, LEARN MORE, + SIMPLIFY YOUR CARE JOURNEY:

LinkTree | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.letsbambu.com/b/linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

MUSIC CREDIT: Listen To SpillageVillage - Tropical Landing Pop Songs At Looperman.com

DISCLAIMER: The information contained in Bambu Care LLC’s website, blog, emails, programs, services and/or products is for educational and informational purposes only. While we draw on our prior professional expertise and background in other areas, you acknowledge that we are supporting you in our role exclusively as a Dementia Care Consultant. By participating in Bambu Care, LLC’s website, blog, emails, programs, services and/or products, you acknowledge that we are not a licensed psychologist, professional counselor, or medical doctor. We in no way, diagnose, treat, or cure any illnesses or diseases. Dementia Care Consulting is in no way to be construed or substituted as psychological counseling or any other type of therapy or medical advice. The information provided by Bambu Care, LLC also does not constitute legal or financial advice nor is intended to be. Dementia Care Consulting is not a substitute for the services of a CPA or attorney.

In this original What the Dementia episode, we will discuss the purpose of a memory care facility and how it compares to other care options like in-home support and skilled nursing care. We break down what memory care is designed to provide, who it’s best suited for, and how caregivers can think through whether additional help at home or a residential setting may better meet their partner’s needs.

This episode will cover:

— What a memory care facility is designed to provide

— How memory care differs from other levels of care

— When in-home support may be appropriate

— Types of in-home care and support options

— How to think through the best fit for your situation

MENTIONED IN EPISODE |

Newsletter | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://letsbambu.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Blog: What is Memory Care? | ⁠http://letsbambu.com/post/what-is-memory-care⁠

CONNECT, GET RESOURCES, LEARN MORE, + SIMPLIFY YOUR CARE JOURNEY:

LinkTree | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.letsbambu.com/b/linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

MUSIC CREDIT: Listen To SpillageVillage - Tropical Landing Pop Songs At Looperman.com

DISCLAIMER: The information contained in Bambu Care LLC’s website, blog, emails, programs, services and/or products is for educational and informational purposes only. While we draw on our prior professional expertise and background in other areas, you acknowledge that we are supporting you in our role exclusively as a Dementia Care Consultant. By participating in Bambu Care, LLC’s website, blog, emails, programs, services and/or products, you acknowledge that we are not a licensed psychologist, professional counselor, or medical doctor. We in no way, diagnose, treat, or cure any illnesses or diseases. Dementia Care Consulting is in no way to be construed or substituted as psychological counseling or any other type of therapy or medical advice. The information provided by Bambu Care, LLC also does not constitute legal or financial advice nor is intended to be. Dementia Care Consulting is not a substitute for the services of a CPA or attorney.

In this podcast episode, we tackle a crucial topic for dementia care partners: when to consider placing your partner with dementia in a care facility. We delve into four key considerations to help you make this challenging decision, emphasizing safety, specialized care needs, caregiver burnout, and the importance of combating loneliness.

‍

This episode will cover:

— Evaluating the safety of both you and your partner in the current living situation.

— Addressing challenging behaviors and complex care needs that may require specialized training.

— Recognizing and mitigating caregiver burnout, especially if your own health is at risk.

— Considering the impact of loneliness and social isolation on your partner's well-being.

CONNECT, GET RESOURCES, LEARN MORE, + SIMPLIFY YOUR CARE JOURNEY:

LinkTree | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.letsbambu.com/b/linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

MUSIC CREDIT: Listen To SpillageVillage - Tropical Landing Pop Songs At Looperman.com

DISCLAIMER: The information contained in Bambu Care LLC’s website, blog, emails, programs, services and/or products is for educational and informational purposes only. While we draw on our prior professional expertise and background in other areas, you acknowledge that we are supporting you in our role exclusively as a Dementia Care Consultant. By participating in Bambu Care, LLC’s website, blog, emails, programs, services and/or products, you acknowledge that we are not a licensed psychologist, professional counselor, or medical doctor. We in no way, diagnose, treat, or cure any illnesses or diseases. Dementia Care Consulting is in no way to be construed or substituted as psychological counseling or any other type of therapy or medical advice. The information provided by Bambu Care, LLC also does not constitute legal or financial advice nor is intended to be. Dementia Care Consulting is not a substitute for the services of a CPA or attorney.