The Alzheimer's Caregiver Podcast

There are many situations and decisions that arise where the caregiver must determine if they should or should not communicate this with the person with Alzheimer's. In this episode, we examine common situations to help determine if you should tell or not tell your loved one about the situation.  

Weather can affect a person with Alzheimer's in various ways. Because of this, there are important issues to be aware of. In this episode, we look at weather-related issues, how to deal with them, and how to be better prepared when the weather seems to turn against you.

Communication is both verbal and non-verbal. For someone with Alzheimer's, it will increasingly be difficult to understand conversations and interpret your body language and facial expressions. In this episode, we look at ways to help you communicate better verbally and non-verbally.

As someone with Alzheimer's ages, their vision changes as well. It affects their ability to adjust to the lighting, color contrast, and depth perception. In this episode, we look at ways you can help mitigate these potential problem areas to assure your loved one's safety and well-being.

As you get older, your vision will change. For someone with Alzheimer's, it may be difficult for them to understand these changes and learn how to adjust. In this episode, we look at how Alzheimer's affects vision and provide tips to help your loved one adjust to these changes.   

Should you reminisce with your loved with Alzheimer's? Since Alzheimer's affects mostly short-term memory, it seems logical to focus on things from the past. But there are some considerations to be aware of. In this episode, we discuss ways to make reminiscing a positive experience.  

When visiting a loved one with Alzheimer's at home or in assisted living. There are some things to be aware of to help make your visit as positive and pleasing as possible. In this episode, we help you make the most of your visit and what to expect afterward.  

It is not uncommon for caregivers to experience burnout or depression. Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's can be overwhelming and seemingly never-ending. In this episode, we look at ways to deal with and possibly prevent caregiver burnout and loneliness.  

Watching your loved one with Alzheimer's progress can be overwhelming and isolating for caregivers. The burden of providing day-to-day care often causes caregiver grief. In this episode, we look at the causes of grief and explore ways the caregiver can better manage the emotion of grief.  

At the end of the day, it is not uncommon for someone with Alzheimer's to experience a mood and behavior change commonly known as sundowning. In this episode, we look at sundowning, what it is, what causes it, and ways you can better manage it.  

Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's can be overwhelming and challenging. But the caregiver is not the only one who experiences frustration, fear, or anxiety. In this episode, we look at these emotions to give you a better understanding of the causes and ways you can help them.  

Individuals with Alzheimer's can feel anger and depression, emotions they have difficulty understanding, processing, and expressing. In this episode, we discuss anger and depression to give you a better understanding of how to help them through these difficult emotions.  

In the early stages of Alzheimer's, memory loss is typically the most common symptom. As the disease progresses, this memory loss will affect their ability to do common things more and more. In this episode, we look at ways to deal with Alzheimer's in the early stages and provide them with a good quality of life.  

Caregivers often feel a sense of guilt when they lose patience or get angry at their loved ones. They can also feel guilt for any number of thoughts or actions taken towards their loved one with Alzheimer's. In this episode, we look at ways to cope with feelings of guilt.  

Caregivers often feel a sense of resentment toward family members and friends. Resentment is a common emotion many caregivers experience and can lead to anger, frustration, or depression. In this episode, we look at ways for caregivers to reduce these emotions so they won't escalate.  

Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's can be overwhelming and upsetting. It is not uncommon for caregivers to display anger toward their loved one - and towards just about anything. In this episode, we give you the insight to understand better why you may feel anger and how to cope with the emotion.

Taking your loved one with Alzheimer's to the emergency room can cause tremendous stress and anxiety for both of you, especially when unexpected. In this episode, we look at ways to better prepare yourself for dealing with the complexity of emergency room visits.

A hospital stay for your loved one with Alzheimer's can be overwhelming and stressful for both of you. In this important episode, we look at some common situations you may face and how to best prepare yourself and your loved one for a stay in a hospital.

When your loved one with Alzheimer's says something incorrectly, it is a natural reaction to correct them. Unfortunately, this can cause stress and anxiety for someone with cognitive issues. In this episode, we look at common communication approaches to help you in these situations.

Taking your loved one with Alzheimer's on outings can be positive and enjoyable for both of you. But to do so, it will take more planning and understanding. This episode will look at ways to make outings safer and more pleasurable for everyone.

At the end of the day, caregivers can be physically exhausted. Yet, they must still face the challenges of getting their loved one with Alzheimer's ready for bed. In this episode, we examine tips and strategies for making bedtime easier and less stressful for you.  

Many individuals with Alzheimer's cannot remember what they had for breakfast but can remember tasks and behaviors from their previous professional life. In this episode, we look at your loved one's past and how that may explain current behaviors.  

Throughout the 100 episodes of this podcast, we receive much feedback on the help the show has provided caregivers. In this episode, we look back at some of the most prominent challenges caregivers face with their loved ones with Alzheimer's.

When your loved one has difficulty understanding your directions, it can cause frustration for you and anxiety for your loved one with Alzheimer's. In this episode, we look at ways to simplify your communications to help them better understand and follow through with your directions.  

Short-term memory loss can cause tremendous frustration for caregivers. But memory loss affects more than just repeated questions. It can have a profound effect on other behaviors of your loved one. In this episode, we look at tips and strategies to help you deal with behaviors caused by memory loss.