Dementia Podcast - Think Dementia

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#02 When Someone Doesn't Think They Have Dementia

Amy receives a question about what to do when someone doesn't think they have dementia, should you correct them? Amy discusses some ways that you may want to use to diffuse an argument and save your relationship when the person doesn't realize they have dementia.

#06 Traumatic Changes/Situations in Moderate and Late Stage Dementia

In this episode, Leigh would like Amy to talk about some of the more disturbing situations that people living with dementia can experience and how the body changes as some of these things can be traumatic for family members.

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#47 Where Is My Husband?

In this episode Amy offers suggestions on how to support someone living with dementia that is looking for someone that is deceased.

#48 A Graceful Exit (From the Memory Care)

A question on Reddit sparks the conversation of how to not distress a loved one when saying goodbye and leaving them, whether at home or in a Memory Care. Amy talks about ways to have a graceful exit and the importance of communication with whomever is looking after the person living with dementia when you go.

#49 AfterThoughts with Amy: A Graceful Exit

In this AfterThoughts with Amy episode, Amy House reviews how to make a graceful exit but adds some more thoughts on how to make sure the person doesn't feel forgotten, what is happening in their short term memory and words of encouragement for those having to take a break from visiting their loved one living with dementia.

#50 FTD- Frontotemporal Degeneration

For National FTD Awareness Week Amy provides education and awareness on Frontotemporal Degeneration- the 4th leading cause of dementia.

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#51 FTD Semantic Variant

For National FTD Awareness Week Amy provides education and awareness on Frontotemporal Degeneration- the 4th leading cause of dementia. Each week Amy is covering a different type and variant of FTD. In this episode she talks about one of the types that starts with problems with understanding and producing language, the Semantic Variant or svFTD.

#52 nfvPPA FTD: Non-fluent aggramatic primary progressive aphasia

For National FTD Awareness Week (9/22) Amy provides education and awareness on Frontotemporal Degeneration- the 4th leading cause of dementia. Each week Amy covers a different type and variant of FTD. In this episode she talks about one of the types that starts with problems with language, the non-fluent agrammatic variant primary progressive aphasia or nfvPPA FTD.

#53 FTD and ALS (Lous Gehrig's Disease)

For National FTD Awareness Week (9/22) Amy provides education and awareness on Frontotemporal Degeneration- the 4th leading cause of dementia. Each week Amy covers a different type and variant of FTD. In this episode she talks about ALS, a neurodegenerative disease that affects the muscles, but a small percentage of those with ALS also have FTD.

#54 FTD and Corticobasal Syndrome

For National FTD Awareness Week (9/22) Amy provides education and awareness on Frontotemporal Degeneration- the 4th leading cause of dementia. Each week Amy covers a different type and variant of FTD. In this episode she talks about Corticobasal Syndrome, a neurodegenerative disease that affects the muscles, looks similar to Parkinson’s disease but is in the FTD family.

#55 FTD and Progressive Supranuclear Palsy

For National FTD Awareness Week (9/22) Amy provides education and awareness on Frontotemporal Degeneration- the 4th leading cause of dementia. Each week Amy covers a different type and variant of FTD. In this episode she talks about Progressive Supranuclear Palsy which is a movement disorder in the FTD family.

#57 Brain Donation

In this episode, Amy gives listeners information on brain donation and how it works.

#58 Afterthoughts with Amy: Brain Donation

In this Afterthoughts with Amy episode there is a further discussions about brain health equity in brain donation and Amy covers some myths out there about brain donation.

#60 What is LATE disorder?

In this episode Amy answers a questions regarding the difference between dementia and limbic-predominant age-related TDP-43 encephalopathy (LATE) disorder. Learn more about this newly recognized type of dementia and how it is similar to Alzheimer's and FTD in some ways. LATE may even be in the top 4 diseases that cause dementia and yet many don’t know about it.

#61 Should We Tell Him?

In this episode Amy discusses considerations for a man unaware of his diagnosis right now, but his family has received news via phone from the neurologist confirming he has dementia. The appointment to see the neurologist is months away and should the family tell him or keep it a secret until the appointment.

#62 Why Should I Draw That Clock?

An audience member at a presentation asks Amy, "Why do I have to do that test at the doctor every year? Why do I have to draw that clock?" Amy dives into the purpose of the cognitive testing that happens annually during your physical and what types of tests they are using and why.

#63 Early, Middle and Late Stage Incontinence

A podcast of Amy’s webinar regarding personal cares, this episode includes how to assist someone with incontinence concerns in the early, middle and late stages of the disease. Get your pen and paper because these are all the tips and tricks Amy has learned over the decades.

#64 Norovirus

Amy has been hearing about the stomach flu around the country- how does this spread to fast and how can you support someone living with dementia?

#65 "Refusals" in Assisted Living

A listener wants to know more about a resident’s right to refuse care in the Assisted Living setting. Amy discusses how to proceed and ensure resident rights are upheld and cares are still done with dignity and respect.

#66 Afterthoughts with Amy: Early, Middle and Late Stage Incontinence

In this episode of Afterthoughts with Amy, our host Amy House discusses a few more tips on incontinence that she did not mention in the Everything Incontinence episode.

#67 Bring It Hollywood!

Amy House has been noticing a dementia storyline in some of the shows she has been watching. What other movies and series are highlighting how dementia touches everyone somehow?

#68 What Should I Be Doing? Reminiscing and Spiritual Activities

A listener asks how they can give their Grandma living with dementia something to do. She keeps asking “what should I be doing?” This first episode of a 3 part series talks about activities and engagement for reminiscing and spiritual activities. For a list of activities mentioned in this episode go to www.think-dementia.com/resources

#69 What Should I Be Doing? Sensory & Creative Activities

A listener asks how they can give their Grandma living with dementia something to do. She keeps asking “what should I be doing?” This second episode of a 3 part series talks about activities and engagement for sensory activities. For a list of activities mentioned in this episode go to www.think-dementia.com/resources

#70 What Should I Be Doing? Household Chores and Going Places

A listener asks how they can give their Grandma living with dementia something to do. She keeps asking “what should I be doing?” This third episode of a 3 part series talks about doing household chores and familiar tasks can give someone a sense of routine and purpose. Amy also talks about exploring your city and getting out of the house. For a list of activities mentioned in this episode go to www.think-dementia.com/resources For Staycations: https://silvercrestproperties.com/staycations/

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#101 Caregiver Stress- Why Is Caregiving with Dementia so Challenging?

Caregiving can be very stressful and many people around you may not realize the challenges of a lengthy caregiving journey like Alzheimer's or other types of dementia. In this episode Amy discusses why caregiving with dementia is so different than other types of caregiving and what makes it so challenging.

#102 Caregiver Stress- Reducing the Stress When Getting Paid Help & Delegation

Caregiving can be very stressful and many people around you may not realize the challenges of a lengthy caregiving journey like Alzheimer's or other types of dementia. In this episode Amy discusses the barriers to letting someone else care for your loved one, whether paid or unpaid, some caregivers feel it is more stressful. Here are some ideas on how to reduce that stress as well as some ideas on what you can delegate to others.

#103 Caregiver Stress- Delegation and Caregiver Burnout

Caregiving can be very stressful and lonely, it can be hard to know where to begin in managing your stress. In this episode Amy gives you some ideas on what you could delegate to those that want to help as well as the feelings and symptoms of caregiver burnout and how to handle that if you are experiencing it as a caregiver.