You would be excused in thinking that moving a loved one into a long-term care facility would negate any potential feelings of loneliness on their end. But if we dig a little deeper and realize what a move like that entails, we find that losing a once stable environment, a circle of friends, and even daily habits built over time can have some unexpected results. That’s why in this episode, Teepa and Greg discuss what factors we can change or manage that can help make a transition better for both sides. To learn more about this months sponsor, please visit: www.tover.care/us To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dementiacaregivertalkshow/message

How do we typically measure changes? If we’re talking about the weather, we look to a weather forecast. But what about tracking changes in cognitive ability? Without a baseline, it can be very difficult to notice declining trends in time to make adjustments. This week, Teepa and Greg discuss why having a cognitive baseline can be so useful and how we can go about getting one. To learn more about this months sponsor, please visit: www.tover.care/us To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dementiacaregivertalkshow/message

With more and more places opening back up and inviting in-person events, Positive Approach to Care is following suit by ramping up our in-person training events and certification courses. Have you ever stopped and wondered why an in-person training feels so distinct from a strictly virtual one? Could it be the realtime exploration of ideas and scenarios?  Join us this week as Teepa and Greg discuss why a PAC in-person training is one you have to experience for yourself. To learn more about this months sponsor, please visit: www.tover.care/us To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dementiacaregivertalkshow/message

Touching on a sensitive topic, this week Teepa and Greg address tough questions on elder abuse and where we draw the lines between neglect, care, and abuse.   To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dementiacaregivertalkshow/message

If you are currently the care partner, family or professional, for a person that is living with dementia, there are things you know to avoid saying or doing. This week Teepa and Greg discuss helpful insights and tips that visiting friends and family can follow to increase the chances of a positive, engaging visit. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dementiacaregivertalkshow/message

Unless we have a plan set in place to provide better care and support ahead of time, does it really help to know what potential early markers of dementia we may or may not have? As of yet, there is no cure for dementia and we cannot turn back the hands of time to fix past behavior. So our path forward should be to increase our awareness and skills and to build a support network where no one care partner runs the risk of burning out. To this end, that's why we offer free 30-minute consultations that can give you a great starting point. Connect with us at consult@teepasnow.com.  To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dementiacaregivertalkshow/message

Over 120. That's how many different forms and causes of dementia there are that we currently know about. So when talking about addressing dementia care concerns, we need to acknowledge that symptoms are not limited to only memory loss. Join us this week as Teepa explains why plans to address dementia care plan should be aware of all forms and types of dementia. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dementiacaregivertalkshow/message

With help from two key members of the PAC team, this week's podcast episode discusses Teepa's latest book, When is Enough, Enough? More workbook than textbook, this latest release continues the trend of relationship-focused care and explores how one person can, with the right skill, knowledge, and awareness  provide support for those with less awareness. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dementiacaregivertalkshow/message

What does a broken car engine part have in common with our brain? More than we think if we’re talking about a form of dementia that affects our frontotemporal area. The same reason we see specialized professionals for other needs is why we should seek out medical professionals that have been trained to help us better understand why a person living with brain change does (or does not) do a task as well as they used to. Join us this week as Teepa discusses a few basic brain functions we should know about. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dementiacaregivertalkshow/message

Too often when a person is living with brain change, we tend to notice their behavioral changes first rather than the human being standing in front of us. How can we learn to focus on what abilities they still have instead? How would that change the dynamics in our interactions? Join us this week as Teepa and Greg discuss another timely topic. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dementiacaregivertalkshow/message

To be clear, there are certainly more than four challenges that families face when handling arrangements for end-of-life care. Of those, this week Teepa and Greg discuss four major hurdles that can help us be better prepared when that time comes. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dementiacaregivertalkshow/message

As we kick off a new year, what are some changes that we would like to see for those that are caring for a person living with brain change? Perhaps more training that focuses on skill-building and creating a support structure? Or more awareness that helps explain what dementia really is, neurodegeneration. Join us this week as Teepa and Greg discuss. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dementiacaregivertalkshow/message

So what is a health advisor exactly and why do I need one? Is it just a trusted friend or relative? What choices will they be trusted to make on my behalf? These and other great questions are answered in this week's episode. Join us and learn why having a health advisor is so important! To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dementiacaregivertalkshow/message

As Teepa and Greg discuss in this episode, there is only one real constant in life, change. Changing needs, changing likes, changing dislikes are all things we need learn to adapt to in order to provide better support for people living with dementia as they progress through their journey.  To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dementiacaregivertalkshow/message

As the use of anti-psychotic drugs are discouraged, what are some alternatives that we as care partners can choose to help a person living with dementia that are non-pharmacological? Join us for another episode as Teepa and Greg discuss this important topic. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dementiacaregivertalkshow/message

"Use it or Lose it," was the theme for this year's conference. But as Teepa discusses in this episode, there was a shift in the name halfway through to, "Use it Until You Lose it". Join us this week to learn why, and also to hear what challenges and successes the team had along the way. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dementiacaregivertalkshow/message

After almost three years apart, this holiday season more and more families will be coming together in-person. Before those happy reunions arrive however, have we stopped to get a little curious about what changes may have occurred during this time? For example, has our tolerance for certain activities, noises, or smells changed? Could those same changes have happened for our person that is living with dementia? What would that mean for everyone else at the reunion? Join us this week as Teepa and Greg discuss what we should keep in mind. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dementiacaregivertalkshow/message

The phenomenon known as sundowning is when a person who is living with dementia no longer has the capacity to participate in normal, day-to-day activities as they did earlier in the day. While it is true that this typically happens towards the end of the day, there are several factors behind this decline in ability. Join us for another episode as Teepa and Greg explore this topic. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dementiacaregivertalkshow/message

The simple answer is: it depends. If a person has lived a sedentary life up until now, they would certainly benefit from tasks like washing the car or taking long walks. But there is no magic pill that will completely prevent a person from developing dementia. Join us this week as Teepa and Greg discuss what steps we can take before and after someone has been diagnosed with a form of dementia. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dementiacaregivertalkshow/message

Touching on a subject that was submitted from a listener, Teepa and Greg discuss some of the challenges that families face when choosing a memory care unit. For example, many states have no requirements for memory care providers to have any type of specialized training. And if they do, it usually does not go beyond putting a video. What are some things to look for or ask about? Join us this week to find out. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dementiacaregivertalkshow/message