The Think Dementia Podcast is a short, helpful way to learn how to Think Dementia. Amy takes questions and breaks down what is happening in the brain and gives possible solutions and ideas on where to go from there- helping people in Minneapolis and Saint Paul and all over the world!
Does the person you are supporting with dementia do something different and you are wondering why?
Does someone you know show possible symptoms of dementia and you are wondering what to do?
Are you looking for advice for cares, resources, places to go or things to do together?
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Amy discusses what to do when someone's grandma has been showing signs of Mild Cognitive Impairment
Amy discusses how to handle situations in which the person living with dementia doesn't think they have dementia.
Amy discusses how to tackle the subject about moving to am Assisted Living or Memory Care with your loved one.
Amy gives ideas on how to support someone who has been falling and some of the causes of falls for people living with dementia.
Amy gives ideas on how to make family gatherings successful.
Amy helps prepare families for some of the challenges and situations you may face when someone is living with end stage dementia.
Amy gives some tips and tricks on how to help someone who won't get off the couch.
Amy talks about quality of life vs. quantity of life and conversations families should be having now.
A podcast version of the presentation Amy did at the University of Minnesota Caring for People with Memory Loss Conference. Amy discusses what to expect from a Memory Care in this first part of a three part series.
A podcast version of the presentation Amy did at the University of Minnesota Caring for People with Memory Loss Conference. Amy discusses hw your role changes as a care partners in the second part of a three part series.
A podcast version of the presentation Amy did at the University of Minnesota Caring for People with Memory Loss Conference. Amy discusses how to bring forth concerns in a Memory Care in this third part of a three part series.
Amy discusses the differences between Lewy Body Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease in etiology and symptoms.
Amy discusses the pros and cons of technology that might help your loved one.
More ideas on how technology can assist someone living with dementia.
What are the signs of caregiver burnout and what can you do to help yourself or a friend.
Someone's husband is not eating at the care facility and Amy helps us "Think Dementia" to discover what could be done to help.
Amy discusses the reasons anger can show up, what you can do and how to not take it personally.
The first of three episodes about Showering and Hygiene- Amy helps us to "Think Dementia" and recognize the changes that are happening in the brain that can make it challenging.
Amy gives practical tips on how to convince someone to get in the shower or wash up.
Amy shares her Turkish Bath experience in Istanbul and compares bathing while living with dementia to bathing in another country when you don’t know the language.
How do you know when it is a good time to make a move?
Amy gives a few practical tips to help everyone sleep better when a question comes in about overnight incontinence concerns.
In this episode, two spouses report frustration with repetitive questions from their spouse living with dementia.
In this episode Amy discusses changes in taste and smell that might help a spouse living with dementia find more enjoyment in food again.
Why do some people progress in their dementia faster than others?
In this episode, Amy gives some ideas and advice to a daughter for a father who has said he will never live in an Assisted Living or Memory Care
In this episode, a young transgender man wants ideas on how to best support his Grandma even if she does not recognize him as his true self.
In this episode a listener asks about tips to start the conversation if you have concerns about someone having brain changes.
Multipart episodes on supporting someone with the behavior symptoms of dementia that might manifest as their brain changes.
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