Alzheimer's Caregiver Radio

On today's episode, I interview guest Taunya Woods Richardson; a serial entrepreneur, financial strategist and behavioral financial coach. As creator of the Cashflow Canvas and Money Mastery Matrix, and founder of Epifany Financial Group, Nail the Numbers and Champs of Change, Taunya has shown thousands how to reinvent their financial reality through transforming their relationship with their money. Today she speaks candidly about her own financial struggles and how she became a much sought...

I wish I knew about this memory scrapbooking activity when my mom was still with me. She loved crafts, and this would have been an enjoyable process for her and for me. Memory scrapbook resource. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nancy-landa/message

In this episode, I’m going to talk about what it means to be an Alzheimer's Family Caregiver: The Long Goodbye AND invite you to a very special event! Register for the live event here: https://alzheimerscaregiverradio.com/register. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nancy-landa/message

As a caregiver for a loved one with Alzheimer's or dementia, I don't need to tell you it is stressful. That's like the understatement of the century, right? In this episode, I'll give you 10 stress relief tips you can take action on today. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nancy-landa/message

Life does not and should not come to a standstill just because a person has Alzheimer’s disease . While they may have memory impairment and a decline in social skills, they’re still people with thoughts and feelings. In this episode, I discuss activities you can do with your loved one that will bring them joy (and you, too!) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nancy-landa/message

As a family caregiver of a loved one with Alzheimer's, the thought keeps looming inside your head... Am I going to get this disease? In this episode, I discuss some strategies you can do now to help prevent this terrible disease. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nancy-landa/message

Dr. Elizabeth Clark, executive director of the National Association of Social Workers says “Care giving is a difficult job that can take a toll on relationships, jobs and emotional well-being. Those who care for others need to be sure to take care of themselves, as well.” In this episode, I discuss some important tips to help caregivers care for themselves. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nancy-landa/message

These 7 Responsibilities of family caregivers encompasses so much. It's no wonder you feel stressed and overwhelmed! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nancy-landa/message

Well-meaning friends and family don't know what to say, but this is something I absolutely hated to hear… --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nancy-landa/message

Moments that made me giggle, and still do! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nancy-landa/message

If you don't expect anyone to say thank you, you'll really enjoy it when someone does. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nancy-landa/message

When a parent with Alzheimer's disease breaks "the rules" they demanded of you when you were growing up with them, how do you handle it? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nancy-landa/message

Nothing has to be logical to a person with Alzheimer's disease. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nancy-landa/message

Recognition of family & friends is commonly lost in people with Alzheimer's disease --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nancy-landa/message

There comes a time when you have to remove certain things from a loved one with Alzheimer's disease --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nancy-landa/message

What a difference just 10 or 15 minutes per day can make… --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nancy-landa/message

My mom's greatest gift to me wasn't the last one she gave me… --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nancy-landa/message

Mom had urinary track infections over the years; quite common for women with Alzheimer's disease - and I learned the signs - agitation, mood changes, combative. But this time, none of those signs were evident… --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nancy-landa/message

Those with Alzheimer's disease are often scared of water, I learned. Mom was usually pretty good at getting in the bathroom and taking her shower on her own until… --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nancy-landa/message

It was a Saturday at noontime and I made Mom her lunch. What I saw when I returned to the kitchen a few minutes later was the most frightening sight I had ever seen. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nancy-landa/message