Dementia Spotlight Podcast

Dr. Samantha Winemaker talks with Bobbi and Mike about Palliative Care, how the caregiver can invite themselves into the conversation with the doctor, and 7 Keys for Navigating a Life-Changing Diagnosis. Link for The Waiting Room Revolution Twitter: @sammywinemaker Instagram: dr.sammywinemaker Link for Dr. Winemaker's book: Hope for the Best, Plan for the Rest:  7 Keys for Navigating a Life-C...

Bobbi and Mike answer the following caregiver's question on today's episode of Tips, Truths, and Straight Talk:  "Does anyone else feel that once you become a caregiver, nobody wants anything to do with you?" Unfortunately, this is a common feeling among caregivers.  Listen to the episode to find Bobbi and Mike's recommendations. Interesting and informative guests will joi...

Christopher Nichols lives with dementia and talks with Bobbi and Mike about the difficulty of dealing with doctors when living with dementia and how Artificial Intelligence  may help with diagnosis in the future. Link for Chris' How To Dementia YouTube Channel Chris' Twitter:  @howtodementiafl Interesting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month.  O...

Bobbi and Mike share a bit of dementia humor on today's episode of Tips, Truths, and Straight Talk:  "My mom keeps losing her dentures. We have found them at the bottom of her coffee cup, in her pocket, in the trash. We call these episodes 'Hide and Go Teeth!" Does this happen to anyone else?" Great way to find some humor to ease the stress of being a dementia caregiver. ...

Bobbi and Mike answer the following caregiver's question on today's episode of Tips, Truths, and Straight Talk:  "My mother-in-law is diagnosed in the early stages of dementia. Am I wrong to expect her do dishes as other than that she does nothing but smoke, sleep, and play games on her phone?" Great question.  Listen to the episode to find Bobbi and Mike's answer. Interes...

Writer, Producer, Director, Susie Singer Carter talks with Bobbi and Mike about the millions who have suffered dearly as a result of nursing home neglect and abuse and her documentary, No Country for Old People, which pulls the curtain back on the corporatization of nursing homes. No Country for Old People Sizzle Reel No Country for Old People Website The Go Girl Media Website Go Girl Media Facebo...

Bobbi and Mike discuss a caregiver's submitted tip on today's episode of Tips, Truths, and Straight Talk:  "There’s not a person in this world who does not settle down a bit when they’ve been heard, seen, and felt." So very true.  Listen to the episode to hear Bobbi and Mike's comments. Interesting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every m...

Writer, Producer, Director, Susie Singer Carter talks with Bobbi and Mike about the  realities of  Alzheimer’s in her film, My Mom and the Girl. Including, Finding the Silver lining in Alzheimer’s care. The Go Girl Media Website Go Girl Media Facebook Page Go Girl Media Twitter:  @GoGrlMediaSusie Go Girl Media Instagram Go Girl Media Vimeo Interesting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd...

Bobbi and Mike answer the following caregiver's question on today's episode of Tips, Truths, and Straight Talk:  "I feel like a failure every day. What am I doing wrong? Great question.  Listen to the episode to find Bobbi and Mike's answer. Interesting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month.  On the opposite Wednesdays, we will provide...

Bobbi and Mike talk with Nicole Jorwic about; among other things, about the 600 billion dollars in unpaid care provided by family members and how government funding would benefit all by putting those dollars back into the economy.   The Caring Across Generations Website:    https://caringacross.org/ Click for Caring Across Generations Facebook Page Caring Across Generations Twitter:  @CaringAcross...

Episode 20: Tips, Truths & Straight Talk 13 - Do They Ever Acknowledge They Have A Problem?  Bobbi and Mike answer the following caregiver's question on today's episode of Tips, Truths, and Straight Talk:  "Do They Ever Acknowledge They Have A Problem?" Great question.  Listen to the episode to find Bobbi and Mike's answer. Interesting and informative guests will join...

Bobbi and Mike talk with guest Amy Temperley about how to help older adults play, grow, contribute and learn throughout their lifespan, wherever they live or gather. The Aging Is Cool Website:    www.agingiscool.com Click for Aging Is Cool Facebook Page Aging Is Cool Twitter:  @Agingiscool1 Click for Aging Is Cool Instagram Interesting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesd...

Bobbi and Mike answer the following caregiver's question on today's episode of Tips, Truths, and Straight Talk:  "What makes my husband be on his best behavior when others are around and then treat me like crap when we are alone?" Great question.  Listen to the episode to find Bobbi and Mike's answer. Interesting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd and 4th Wedne...

Bobbi and Mike talk with Julian Morelli about how, as a member of Ontario’s pandemic committee representing essential family caregivers, worked with the Canada Standard Association clarifying the role of Essential Family Caregivers and to obtain formal recognition and clarity in Canadian Legislation with Essential Family Caregiver is now being the recognized and accepted term.  Follow Julian on tw...

Bobbi and Mike answer the following caregiver's question on today's episode of Tips, Truths, and Straight Talk:  "Every day at 3:00AM my dad is awake looking for food. I have to get up and make sure he doesn’t burn the house down. Then he wants me to cook him something. I need sleep. I can’t keep doing this.  What do you recommend?" Great question.  Listen to the episode to fin...

Bobbi and Mike talk with Jen Chan about being a younger caregiver and how to come from a place of compassion while facing the challenges, emotions, and rewards of caring for a family member. The Senior Shower Project Website:    https://www.seniorshowerproject.com/ The Senior Shower Project Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/seniorshowerproject Interesting and informative guests will join us...

Bobbi and Mike answer the following caregiver's question on today's episode of Tips, Truths, and Straight Talk:  "I am beginning to resent my mother. She demands all my attention and I had to put my life on back burner for her. What can I do?" Great question.  Listen to the episode to find Bobbi and Mike's answer. Interesting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd...

Bobbi and Mike answer the following caregiver's question on today's episode of Tips, Truths, and Straight Talk:  "My spouse’s behavior changes started about six weeks after our primary care doctor convinced me to give him a statin. The changes were drastic and he’s not getting any better. He’s bedbound, in the hospital, babbling. He was so dizzy he fell and was not able to walk agai...

Unfortunately, Bobbi and Mike both have COVID and have been unable to record so we are reposting Episode 1 - Meet Bobbi and Mike.  Hopefully, we will be back to recording and posting new episodes next week.  Sorry for the inconvenience. Interesting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month.  On the opposite Wednesdays, we will provide straight talk about what...

Bobbi and Mike answer the following caregiver's question on today's episode of Tips, Truths, and Straight Talk:  "Why do I get so angry with her? I tell myself not to get mad but…she pushes my buttons. How can I stop feeling this way?" Great question.  Listen to the episode to find Bobbi and Mike's answer. Interesting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd and 4th...

This week we talk with Dr. Frank Puga about how a "Strength Based Approach" to support care partners of individuals living with dementia, meaning "looking at the strengths that the individual brings to their situation".  Why do some care partners feel depressed and/or anxious? To participate in Dr. Puga's dementia caregiver research studies, send an email to starlab@uab.ed...

Bobbi and Mike answer the following caregiver's question on today's episode of Tips, Truths, and Straight Talk:  " I was in the shower and when I got out and dressed my husband was gone. I sat there thinking, ' am I going to go look for him ?' It was so nice being by myself, I didn’t want to go.  Then a friend phoned, she found him walking along the road and was bringing h...

This week we talk with Gerry Kupferschmidt about when his wife became lost while driving to Ottawa and eventually ended up in Montreal and how he became and he became an Essential family Caregiver and learned about  Canada’s Crises Outreach Support Program and the Butterfly Model of Care. Interesting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month.  On the opposite...

Bobbi and Mike answer the following caregiver's question on today's episode of Tips, Truths, and Straight Talk:  "Tough Topic – Should there be designated safe havens where family caregivers can place a person with a dementia when the caregiver no longer has the ability to care for him or her?" Great question.  Listen to the episode to find Bobbi and Mike's answer. Interes...

Bobbi and Mike welcome Anthony Copeland-Parker who shares the story of his partner Catherine (Cat) and their literal journey of dementia care.  Anthony recounts the trials and tribulations of an ex-pilot with a passion for vistas and logistics and a woman so tough, she walks a half-marathon in the Australian Outback mere weeks after breaking her ankle.  Anthony also talks to us about "keeping...