Podcast
56. When Your Spouse Becomes Your Patient / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
“One of the hardest parts in spousal caregiving is accepting that we’re no longer just partners. We’re now caregiver and care receiver. The loss of our emotional and physical partner
55. Is It an Early Sign of Dementia? Three Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
“What really helps is grounding yourself in three things: what change you’re noticing, how different it is from who this person has always been, and whether it’s getting worse over
54. Why the Right Dementia Diagnosis Matters: Five Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
“An accurate early dementia diagnosis is essential. It can make a significant difference in how families navigate the diagnosis.” Esther Kane, MSN, RN Your loved one has been diagnosed with
53. The Dementia Care Financial Conversation: Five Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
“Dementia is not just a medical journey, but it’s a financial and emotional one.” – Devon Banning, CFP Are you avoiding the financial conversation with your loved one because
52. Preparing for Stormy Weather: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
“Early decision making is very key in any type of storm preparedness. Timing, knowing what the county alerts are, and making sure you have a communication plan.” — Celeste Lynch,
51. Dementia Caregiving and TV: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
“The difference between TV as comfort and TV as chaos isn’t the screen—it’s understanding how the changing brain experiences what’s on it.” Do you rely on television to help occupy
50. Family Dynamics in Caregiving: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
Are you struggling to pull your family together to create a working support system for someone living with dementia? Do you find family members disagreeing on what needs to be
49. Navigating Death Related Responsibilities: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
Do you know what you need to do immediately after your loved one passes? Many caregivers don’t. Are you worried about missing important tasks or feeling overwhelmed by the sheer