Let's Talk Dementia

I am so excited to share an interview with Chris Schneider, Director of Communications for Alzheimer's Foundation of America.  They offer lots of free help for caregivers, and they produce "Alzheimer's Today," a free magazine.  Go to www.alzfdn.org, click on MEDIA CENTER to order your free subscription.

My friend Susan is a guest on today's show.  Her optimism and thankfulness are contagious!

Uncle Ernie is fixating on different things.  What is a good response to fixating behaviors?  And what does it have to do with The Serenity Prayer?  I hope this episode enlightens you.  Write me carol@letstalkdementia.org.  THANKS!

I've got another song on my mind.  Do you remember the song "Let's Hang On?"  It reminds me of caregiving (well, most things do).  In this episode I also want to tell you about a great assisted living and memory care community in San Francisco.  Write me for more information - carol@letstalkdementia.org 

Today I have spiritual things on my mind, and I hope they inspire you.  Life is ALWAYS changing.  Just when you think you have it all figured out,  you discover something has CHANGED.  Change can be good.  Change can be scary.  But change is part of life.  I hope today's episode will touch your heart.  Write me at carol@letstalkdementia.org

I have so many videos of my Momma.  In some she is silly or singing.  In some she is telling stories.  In some she is praying.  I love being with her via these videos, especially since she went to heaven last year.  On this episode of "Let's Talk Dementia," I have some tips for making a video and saving it for the future. 

Look around your house.  Do you see clutter?  What does your loved one with dementia see?  Are there things you can do to make the environment more appealing for them? That's the subject on this episode of "Let's Talk Dementia."

He moved into assisted living as part of HIS decision.  He had several good days, and then it all went to.... well you can guess.  Write me with your questions or comments - carol@letstalkdementia.org .

She went to heaven one year ago today.  My mind is thinking of many happy memories, sad memories, funny memories, meaningful memories....Momma Memories.  Thanks for listening. 

This episode is part two of our interview with world renown internist Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum.  What a wealth of information he offers in this episode as we learn how to help those folks living with dementia using "The DEMENTIA Protocol."   Enjoy!

What an honor and pleasure it was to interview Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum.  He is a board certified internist and nationally known expert in the fields of chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, sleep, pain, and dementia.  Hold On!  You are about to learn so much!

There have been many studies conducted regarding the benefits of coconut oil.  MCT (medium chain triglycerides) come from coconut oil, and MCT is FUEL FOR THE BRAIN!  I hope you enjoy this episode as I tell you more and share several amazing stories!

Just one night of disturbed sleep and I didn't function well the next day.  Today's episode talks about why even that one night of interrupted sleep had an impact on me, and how poor sleep is detrimental to preventing Alzheimer's.  

When you learn something exciting, do you want to share it with everyone?  That is what happens with me.  Today I am sharing with you wonderful news about how to prevent Alzheimer's using your vitamins.  I look forward to the changes this will make in my life AND yours! 

Today's episode comes from a listener who is experiencing a terribly difficult caregiving journey.  Her husband's behavior has been such that the police have been involved.  They asked her if she wanted him arrested.  Tune in to hear her response.

Practicing "Massive Acceptance and Radical Presence" is a life-changing experience.  

What a pleasure it was to interview Internationally Best Selling Author Sue Ryan.  Her story of love and dementia will inspire you!  

I recently read an article on BING.com that spoke of research in regards to preventing Alzheimer's by increasing flavonoids in our daily food plan.  What are flavonoids?  Check out this episode of "Let's Talk Dementia" to learn about them and how you can bring them into your daily diet.  Preventing Alzheimer's in a way that tastes good - now that is EXCELLENT NEWS!  Write me at...

I had the pleasure of a phone conversation with a listener whose main concern was helping her step-mom know how much she is loved.  The step-mom is busy taking care of my client's Dad who has advanced dementia, and that is no easy task.  Her question was, "how do I help my step-mom know she is appreciated without making her feel like I'm intruding."  I was so happy to help her, and...

I had such a grand time interviewing the artist, Roxi Abbott (aka Roxi Sound) who has written a moving and emotional song titled, "Ghost of You".  I am honored and excited to share this song with you before its actual release.  You are going to love it!  Tune in to this episode of "Let's Talk Dementia" for the interview with Roxi from "across the pond" and to hear her song, "Ghost o...

When the decision has been made to bring a caregiver into the home, the way you introduce that caregiver can be the difference between success and failure.  That's the topic of today's episode of "Let's Talk Dementia".  Write me with your questions - carol@letstalkdementia.org 

None of us wants to fail at any part of our lives.  We awake each day with the hope of being successful in our planned events, and we even want to be a blessing to those around us.  Helping our loved ones with dementia to be successful in their daily activities is extremely important.  We talk about that on this episode of "Let's Talk Dementia".  Write me at carol@letstalkdemen...

During my morning scripture reading, I read a Psalm that spoke of walking through the "Valley of Weeping. " It went on to say that valley "will become a place of refreshing springs."  Those refreshing springs sound pretty good in the midst of caregiving and quarantine.  I hope you enjoy these words of encouragement.  Write me with your thoughts or questions - carol@letstalkdementia....

I have clients who are sisters, and their Daddy was adamant that he would NEVER move to an assisted living, and he used every dirty word in the book when he told them his reasons.  They were shocked.  I have been working with this family, and I have great news.  He recently called them in for another meeting and announced he was ready to move to assisted living and would they help f...

I had the pleasure of speaking, virtually, to the Rock Hill Civitan Club, and I am sharing that event with you on this episode.  My message of inspiration was called "The Three R's Of Our New Normal".  I hope it inspires you whether you are caregiving or not.  Life is changing.  How will we adapt?