Bobbi and Michael Carducci

Dementia Spotlight Podcast

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Dementia Spotlight is a weekly podcast hosted by Bobbi and Mike Carducci that focuses on caregivers and those who will become caregivers. The hosts and their guests will provide tips, truths, and straight talk about Alzheimer's and the many other forms of dementia. Guests will be on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month and tips, truths, and straight talk will be on the opposite Wednesdays. Join us as we bring to light, the realities of dementia care.

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Bobbi and Michael Carducci

Episodes

Episode 5: Tips, Truths, & Straight Talk 3 - How do I keep him from fighting me when I'm trying to take care of him? 05.04.2023 6:05

Bobbi and Mike answer the following caregiver's question on today's episode of Tips, Truths, and Straight Talk: " My husband doesn’t know who I am and resists when I try to get him up in the morning. He is usually wet despite wearing depends at night and it’s important I get him clean and dry. How to keep him from fighting me and trying to hit me when I’m trying to take care of him...

Episode 4: Tips, Truths, & Straight Talk 2 - How do I keep mom from constantly scratching her arms? 29.03.2023 4:49

Bobbi and Mike answer the following caregiver's question on today's episode of Tips, Truths, and Straight Talk: "How do I keep Mom from scratching her arms constantly? " 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 pr...

Episode 3: Guest Ms. Karen Mullen McPhail: Should A Caregiver Seek Help And How? 22.03.2023 24:48

Bobbi and Mike welcome Ms. Karen Mullen McPhail, RN, BSN, MSN, LALFA, CCM,CDP. She is the Chief Executive Officer /Chief Operating Officer of Eldementals LLC , a care management organization in the DC Metro area. She is a professional care manager with over 30 years of experience in the healthcare industry. She has been working since 2001 as a private Healthcare Consultant, Care Advisor, and...

Episode 2: Tips, Truths & Straight Talk 1 - My husband is at the point of diapers. I am looking at a care home for him; is it too soon?" 15.03.2023 4:15

Welcome to Dementia Spotlight! tips, truths, and straight talk about Alzheimer’s and the many other forms of dementia. Bobbi and Mike answer the following caregiver's question on today's episode of Tips, Truths, and Straight Talk: "My husband is at the point of diapers, not being able to use a fork and spoon, and wandering. He can still carry on a conversation; he thinks I am his...

Episode 1: Meet Your Hosts, Bobbi and Mike 08.03.2023 13:04

Welcome to Dementia Spotlight! tips, truths, and straight talk about Alzheimer’s and the many other forms of dementia. 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 people need to know before and after caregiving begins, including controversial issues others tend to avoid After Mi...

Dementia Spotlight Promo 14.02.2023 1:00

Introduction to Dementia Spotlight Podcast and Bobbi and Mike Carducci. Welcome to Dementia Spotlight! tips, truths, and straight talk about Alzheimer’s and the many other forms of dementia. 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 people need to know before and after caregivi...