Podcast
20. Medication Management: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
“I wish I had started monitoring my husband’s medication sooner than I did.”
As caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia, we’ve learned that
19. Traveling: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
“We’ve both had ‘that’ trip — the last trip that you take when you decide we’re not traveling ever again with our care receiver. Or, as we like to say,
18. Search and Rescue: Three Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
The moment you realize your loved one with dementia is missing, every second feels critical. While the natural instinct is to immediately begin searching, having a clear action plan can
17. Preparing for Holidays: Five Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
The secret to successful holiday celebrations with our dementia care receivers isn’t perfect decorations or parties—it’s having a peaceful retreat space ready for them when needed. As caregivers navigating the
16. Eating and Drinking: Seven Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
As caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia, we’ve learned eating and drinking become significant challenges. Through our experiences, and what we’ve learned from support
15. Personal Care: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
As caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia, we’ve learned that shaving, trimming nails, brushing teeth and trimming hair – what we’re calling personal care
14. Bathing and Dressing: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
As caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia, we’ve learned bathing and dressing can become significant challenges. These activities are often early signs of transitioning
13. Incontinence Overnight: Four Essential Topics / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
As caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia, we’ve learned overnight incontinence is one of the most challenging aspects of the journey. It’s not a