Let's Talk Dementia

Stress is causing life to be "wacked up!" That is my new technical term, and I believe it is accurate. We deal with stressors we should not have in our lives. How do we handle this? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-dementia/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-dementia/support

Do you constantly surround yourself with the world news? Newspapers…television…scrolling on your phone… all of these can be detrimental to your cognitive and emotional health. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-dementia/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-dementia/support

Many of us know about the Grimm Fairy Tales, but have ever thought about how scary they are? To think these stories were read to us as children is kind of crazy. The stress brought on by these scary stories is something to be considered. Stress is not our friend! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-dementia/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-dementia/support

There are many phobias, and some you may be familiar with. I will share a few with you today that might be unfamiliar. Phobias can lead to stress. Stress leads to dementia. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-dementia/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-dementia/support

We all live with stress that is causing dis-ease and disease. Did you know stress can cause dementia? What does that have to do with lions, tigers, bears, ants, and cavemen? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-dementia/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-dementia/support

No matter how hard I try or how much I want, I will not push that wall down. Arguing with your folks with dementia is much the same. You will not be successful! (Sounds like most arguments we have with anyone else!) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-dementia/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-dementia/support

Have you tried giving your loved one with advanced dementia a baby doll to hold and comfort? It can be very soothing. Listen in to learn more. This is a link for one that looks so real - https://amzn.to/3OUNNfg . Happy caregiving! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-dementia/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-dementia/support

If your loved one has a tendency to remove their clothing, it might be time to investigate adaptive clothing. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-dementia/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-dementia/support

A recent study suggested picking your nose causes Alzheimer's. Is that true? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-dementia/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-dementia/support

Finger foods are great for my one year old granddaughter. They are also a great idea for your loved one with dementia who might be having trouble manipulating a spoon or fork. Tune in for a few great recipe ideas! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-dementia/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-dementia/support

There are 10 Rules For Common Consideration (otherwise known as 10 Commandments for Those Who Interact With People). Obeying these ten rules will make us all better communicators. This is true even in the dementia caregiving journey. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-dementia/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-dementia/support

Making a small one pound sand bag is easy, and it is a great tool to offer strength training/weight bearing exercises for your loved one (and you). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-dementia/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-dementia/support

Looking in the mirror is something we do without giving it much thought. Looking into the mirror when we are living in the late stages of dementia can be VERY confusing. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-dementia/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-dementia/support

Did you know the digestive system begins in your mouth? It is the beginning of your gut microbiome. How we take care of our oral microbiome has a direct effect on the gut microbiome which has a direct effect on the brain! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-dementia/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-dementia/support

​“The Christmas Story from Luke 2” Consider sharing this video with all of your family, but if you have a loved one with dementia who grew up hearing the story of Christ’s birth, they might enjoy this, also. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-dementia/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-dementia/support

A smile can change YOUR day and the day of the person you are smiling at. Try it!. Please! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-dementia/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-dementia/support

We will finish the acronym MEDS-RX with Xtra. The Xtra things you can do to build cognitive health. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-dementia/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-dementia/support

The turkey, mac and cheese and sweet potatoes went missing on Thanksgiving morning! But I found a way to be thankful. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-dementia/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-dementia/support

Family gatherings are wonderful. Family gatherings are loud. Family gatherings can be frustrating and scary and bring about agitation in YOU and your loved one with dementia. In today's episode, we will learn ways to decrease the negative and increase the positive. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-dementia/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-dementia/support

Do you like to read? Did you realize it is good for your brain and your cognitive health? That's excellent news! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-dementia/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-dementia/support