Aug 31, 2022

As a caregiver, your goal is to manage their health and safety, and maximize their quality of life. But when pain enters the equation, it can make these goals difficult to achieve. In this episode, we look at pain - recognizing, managing, and the side effects of pain.

Aug 24, 2022

Because someone with Alzheimer’s has diminished short-term memory, they often live in the moment. They don’t remember what they did earlier in the day, and they don’t know anything about tomorrow. They only know what is happening right now. In this episode, we look at ways to best navigate issues that arise with...

Aug 17, 2022

As Alzheimer’s progresses, your loved one may say things that aren’t true or accurate. They may make things up, say something totally out of context, or say something quite surprising. In this episode, we look at ways to best respond to these issues and avoid increasing agitation with your loved one.

Aug 10, 2022

Has your loved one with Alzheimer’s ever accused you of stealing their things? What do you do? How do you respond? In this episode, we explore why this happens and how to best respond to the accusations to avoid increasing agitations and conflicts.

Aug 3, 2022

Dementia vs Alzheimer’s - what is the difference? Often, caregivers say their loved one has dementia without knowing what TYPE of dementia they have. Without knowing, confusion may occur in determining how to best manage the disease and help the loved one maintain a quality of life.