Podcast

42. When to Call in Palliative Care: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the complexity of dementia care? Do you find yourself wishing you had more support navigating medical decisions and planning for the future? You’re not alone

41. Aligning Work and Caregiving Responsibilities: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
Have you ever thought, “I wish I knew how to have a constructive conversation with my manager about how to align my work responsibilities and my caregiving responsibilities?” Today we’re

40. Create Your Personal Support Network: Five Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
“In the marathon that is caregiving, the difference between exhaustion and endurance isn’t willpower, it’s the strength of the support network we build around us.” Sue Ryan Are you

39. Is the Medicare GUIDE Program for you?: Three Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
Is the Medicare GUIDE Program for you? Today Nancy and I are sharing insights from Amy Imes of Emory’s Integrated Memory Care about the new Medicare Program GUIDE. We’re going

38. Studying Sleep Early in the Dementia Journey: Five Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
Do you wish you could get a good night’s sleep? We do too! We are Sue Ryan and Nancy Treaster. As caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer’s and

37. Studying Experienced Caregivers: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
“When it comes to caregiving, the assumption about being able to take what we’ve learned and just naturally grow is not always going to be true.” How do you think

36. Learn to Navigate Support Systems: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
“An educated and confident family caregiver who knows what to do in their role is really the absolute best medicine for the care receiver.” Dr. Carolyn Clevenger Do you

35. Build a Partnership With Your Care Community: Six Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
Is your loved one in a memory care community, or are you considering moving them into one? Understanding how to build a collaborative relationship with the care team is crucial