What The Dementia

In this What the Dementia episode, we will discuss practical tips for managing toileting issues during the holiday season, especially for dementia caregivers. The episode focuses on five main tips to ensure comfort, dignity, and convenience while visiting family or friends.‍

This episode will cover:

— Practical wardrobe choices for people with dementia during holidays.

— Essential items to carry when traveling with a person who has dementia.

— Tips for managing dietary habits that could influence toileting needs.

— Guidance on using incontinence wear for long journeys.

— Creating a dementia-friendly bathroom environment at unfamiliar places.

— Strategies to maintain dignity while offering toileting help.

MENTIONED IN EPISODE

Episode 074 | Traveling with Someone Living with Dementia [Holiday Edition]

Episode 075 | Holidays and Dementia: 6 Tips to Make Holidays More Enjoyable!

Episode 108 | Holiday Dilemmas: A Q&A for Dementia Caregivers

Bladder Irritants | https://nafc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/NAFC-bladder-irritants.pdf

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In this What the Dementia episode, we will discuss practical strategies for managing food-seeking and overeating behaviors in individuals with dementia. This episode offers insights into understanding the root causes of these behaviors and provides actionable tips to create a safe and nurturing environment that promotes healthier eating habits.‍

This episode will cover:

— Common reasons behind food-seeking and overeating in dementia patients.

— Strategies to prevent the consumption of non-food items and unsafe foods.

— Practical tips for setting up a safe eating environment.Ideas for making healthy snack options more accessible and visible.

— Activities and routines to help distract from constant food-seeking.

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In this original What the Dementia episode, we will discuss what to do when a person living with dementia seems to have very limited interests, such as watching TV or being focused on food. We’ll talk about why someone with dementia may gravitate toward familiar, passive, or immediately rewarding activities, how to determine whether limited interests are actually a concern, and ways caregivers can gently support engagement without trying to force activities or change who the person is.

This episode will cover:

— When limited interests may or may not be a concern

— Why TV and food can become go-to interests for someone with dementia

— How dementia can affect motivation, initiation, and access to activities

— Using existing interests as a starting point for engagement

— Looking at the type of TV content someone enjoys for clues to other interests

— Bringing more meaning and connection into an interest in food

— How to uncover interests that may no longer be obvious

Using interest checklists to explore past hobbies and activities

— Supporting participation without forcing activities or filling every hour of the day

MENTIONED IN EPISODE:

Episode 144 | You Don’t Need to Entertain Someone with Dementia 24/7

INTEREST CHECKLISTS:

**Often used in occupational and recreational therapy, these checklists can also be used for general guidance at your own discretion.

Lingraphica Interest Checklist (Pictures) | https://devices.lingraphica.com/hubfs/Downloadable_Content/InterestInventory_Feb2021.pdf

Adapted Interest Checklist (Pictures) | https://proceduresonline.com/trixcms/media/1209/interestchecklisteasyreadversionv11-2.pdf

Interest Checklist | https://www.socialrecoverytherapy.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/SRT-Interest-Checklist.pdf

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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

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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

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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/

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