Let's Talk Dementia

We all live with stress that is causing dis-ease and disease. Did you know stress can cause dementia? What does that have to do with lions, tigers, bears, ants, and cavemen?

No matter how hard I try or how much I want, I will not push that wall down. Arguing with your folks with dementia is much the same. You will not be successful! (Sounds like most arguments we have with anyone else!)

Have you tried giving your loved one with advanced dementia a baby doll to hold and comfort? It can be very soothing. Listen in to learn more. This is a link for one that looks so real - https://amzn.to/3OUNNfg . Happy caregiving!

If your loved one has a tendency to remove their clothing, it might be time to investigate adaptive clothing.

A recent study suggested picking your nose causes Alzheimer's. Is that true?

Finger foods are great for my one year old granddaughter. They are also a great idea for your loved one with dementia who might be having trouble manipulating a spoon or fork. Tune in for a few great recipe ideas!

There are 10 Rules For Common Consideration (otherwise known as 10 Commandments for Those Who Interact With People). Obeying these ten rules will make us all better communicators. This is true even in the dementia caregiving journey.

Making a small one pound sand bag is easy, and it is a great tool to offer strength training/weight bearing exercises for your loved one (and you).

Looking in the mirror is something we do without giving it much thought. Looking into the mirror when we are living in the late stages of dementia can be VERY confusing.

Did you know the digestive system begins in your mouth? It is the beginning of your gut microbiome. How we take care of our oral microbiome has a direct effect on the gut microbiome which has a direct effect on the brain!

​“The Christmas Story from Luke 2” Consider sharing this video with all of your family, but if you have a loved one with dementia who grew up hearing the story of Christ’s birth, they might enjoy this, also.

A smile can change YOUR day and the day of the person you are smiling at. Try it!. Please!

We will finish the acronym MEDS-RX with Xtra. The Xtra things you can do to build cognitive health.

The turkey, mac and cheese and sweet potatoes went missing on Thanksgiving morning!  But I found a way to be thankful.

Family gatherings are wonderful. Family gatherings are loud. Family gatherings can be frustrating and scary and bring about agitation in YOU and your loved one with dementia. In today's episode, we will learn ways to decrease the negative and increase the positive.

Do you like to read? Did you realize it is good for your brain and your cognitive health? That's excellent news!

The six free "prescriptions" to improve your cognitive health. MEDS-RX. Today's episode will cover SLEEP.

We have been discussing the acronym MEDS-RX for a few weeks. M is for Meditation. E is for Exercise. This week we will talk about D is for Diet.

MEDS-RX are the 6 free prescriptions to prevent cognitive decline.  M is for meditation, and E is for exercise.  

If you can make it through life without stress, then you need to teach the rest of us how you do it. Stressors are everywhere. How we handle them is the key to a healthy life. I'm trying to handle my stressors. Are you?

MEDS RX represent the six free "medications" for a healthy brain. What does the "M" stand for? Listen in to learn.

Sanitary pads for men might seem a hard concept to adjust to. However, most men adjust quite easily! ​ Even more, they adjust to pull-up Depend type products easily, also. 

Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to be a senior citizen and pregnant? What about 101 and pregnant? That scenario presented in the life of my client this week!

Brushing your teeth, brain yoga, and juggling. Yep, that all have something to do with a healthy brain!

If you haven't taken your loved one out for a walk, give it a try. It is very healing for both of you.