The Alzheimer's Caregiver Podcast

As your loved one's Alzheimer's progresses, what legal documents should you have in place? Attorney Michelangelo Mortellaro discusses financial and legal issues for caregivers and the importance of having the proper documents in place to assure continued care for your loved one.

As a caregiver, you may have already experienced your loved one's cognitive decline. As Alzheimer's progresses, this cognitive loss will affect their ability to comprehend and process situations and respond appropriately.

Listening to music and playing music can have numerous benefits to your brain, body, and health. This episode will focus on the benefits of music for someone with Alzheimer's and how to incorporate music into your caregiving day.

New caregivers can often feel overwhelmed and not sure about what to do first in caring for someone with Alzheimer's. This episode will discuss information, tips, and suggestions for caregivers to start their caregiving journey.

We all know Alzheimer's is a progressive disease and that sooner or later, decline and loss will present themselves. When these are unexpected, it can cause additional stress to the caregiver. In this episode, we focus on unexpected declines and unexpected positives of Alzheimer's disease.

When a loved one with Alzheimer's suddenly exhibits a behavior you have not seen before, how should you respond? What do these behaviors indicate? In this episode, we focus on common behaviors that can suddenly present themselves.

Caregiving for a person with Alzheimer's is challenging enough by itself. When unexpected issues and behaviors arise, they can add to the complexity and difficulty of caregiving. In this episode, we look at unexpected and difficult conversations.

As Alzheimer's progresses, your loved one may ask questions that seem more and more illogical. In this episode, I explain the strategy behind therapeutic fibbing and how to provide answers to their question they can understand – even if it is not the actual correct answer.

Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's who doesn't live near you can be very challenging. In this episode, I speak with Genevieve Faulk, a licensed clinical social worker, who offers tips and resources for long-distance caregiving.

Fall prevention is important for both the caregiver and the person with Alzheimer's. In this episode, we look at fall prevention factors that can reduce the risk of a catastrophic fall.

Falls are a concern for older adults and can have a catastrophic effect on a person's health, independence, and quality of life. In this episode, we focus on fall prevention for the caregiver and ways to reduce the potential risks.

Caregivers are often unaware of the many symptoms and behaviors of Alzheimer's and, unfortunately, make incorrect assumptions regarding the behaviors of their loved ones with Alzheimer's. In part two of this series, I discuss some of the most common assumptions and provide clarity to help you as a caregiver.

Caregivers are often unaware of the many symptoms and behaviors of Alzheimer's and, unfortunately, make incorrect assumptions regarding the behaviors of their loved ones with Alzheimer's. In this episode, I discuss some of the most common assumptions and provide clarity to help you as a caregiver.

Making the decision to move a loved one to assisted living or memory care is very emotional and difficult. In this episode, I speak with Taylor Conley who offers helpful information and insight for helping caregivers navigate the many issues and emotions involved with moving a loved one.

When is it no longer safe for a loved one with Alzheimer's to be driving? It is one of the most common issues facing caregivers. In this episode, I speak with occupational therapist Lori Grismore about how caregivers should approach the decision to take driving privileges away.

Whether you are a new caregiver or have been caregiving for years, you are often faced with difficult challenges, questions, and situations that are confusing. In the first part of this series, we address some of the most common questions asked by family caregivers.

As Alzheimer's disease progresses, the person loses cognitive abilities which greatly affects their safety in the home. In this episode, we examine several tips and strategies for making the home a safer place for your loved one.

The holiday season can be overwhelming for loved ones with Alzheimer's – and stressful for their caregivers. In this episode, I reveal some helpful tips and strategies for making the holiday season safe, less stressful, enjoyable, and meaningful.

The holiday season can be overwhelming for loved ones with Alzheimer's – and stressful for their caregivers. In part 2 of this series, I reveal more helpful tips and strategies for making the holiday season safe, less stressful, enjoyable, and meaningful.

Creating a safe environment is especially important when you are caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease. In this episode, we look at ways to make the home a safer place for someone who is losing cognitive abilities.

In the second part of this series, we continue with our discussion with Dr. Jasmine Cutler on medication management, including supplements and herbals, and how they affect someone with Alzheimer's.

All medications come with directions on when to take them, how to take them, how much to take, and what to take them with. Remembering all these directions can be a challenge, especially for someone with Alzheimer's or memory loss. In part one of this series, Dr. Jasmine Cutler discusses the important information caregivers need to know about medication management for someone with Alzheimer's.

Dressing can often be frustrating for the person with Alzheimer's - and quite challenging for caregivers. This episode will give you a better perspective and provide tips and strategies to make dressing easier and less stressful.

Mealtime, food choices, and nutrition can all be affected by Alzheimer's. What once was an enjoyable activity can often be more challenging as Alzheimer's progresses. In this episode, we examine tips and strategies for improving mealtime, eating out, and keeping your loved one safe and healthy.

Keeping the kitchen a safe place for someone with Alzheimer's can be a challenge for caregivers, especially as the disease progresses. In this episode, we look at ten ways caregivers can make the kitchen a safer place for their loved ones.