Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast

In this episode of 'Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast' Elizabeth and Charlie talk about the things we should never do or say to someone living with dementia. Join Elizabeth Thompson Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP), Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional (CMDCP), Positive Approach to Care Trainer (PAC), Certified Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Trainer (CADDCT) and...

In this episode of 'Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast' Elizabeth and Charlie talk about updated dementia statistics. Join Elizabeth Thompson Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP), Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional (CMDCP), Positive Approach to Care Trainer (PAC), Certified Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Trainer (CADDCT) and Charlie Johnson as they chat...

In this episode of 'Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast' Elizabeth and Charlie talk about TBI also known as Traumatic Brain Injury. Join Elizabeth Thompson Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP), Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional (CMDCP), Positive Approach to Care Trainer (PAC), Certified Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Trainer (CADDCT) and Charlie Johnson as they chat...

In this episode of 'Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast' Elizabeth and Charlie talk about Huntington's Disease. Join Elizabeth Thompson Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP), Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional (CMDCP), Positive Approach to Care Trainer (PAC), Certified Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Trainer (CADDCT) and Charlie Johnson as they chat abo...

In this episode of 'Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast' special guest MARY STOINSKI is on the podcast to talk about the importance of Routine and Structure. Join Elizabeth Thompson Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP), Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional (CMDCP), Positive Approach to Care Trainer (PAC), Certified Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Trainer (CA...

In this episode of 'Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast' special guest MARY STOINSKI is on the podcast to talk about the important role music can play with people who have dementia. Join Elizabeth Thompson Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP), Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional (CMDCP), Positive Approach to Care Trainer (PAC), Certified Alzheimer's Disease and D...

In this episode of 'Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast' Charlie and Elizabeth discuss what Rights residents in Memory Care have. Join Elizabeth Thompson Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP), Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional (CMDCP), Positive Approach to Care Trainer (PAC), Certified Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Trainer (CADDCT) and Charlie Johnson as...

In this episode of Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast Charlie and Elizabeth discuss how to prepare yourself for a dining out experience with your loved one with Dementia. Join Elizabeth Thompson Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP), Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional (CMDCP), Positive Approach to Care Trainer (PAC), Certified Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Trainer (...

In this episode of Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast Charlie and Elizabeth discuss how Spirituality can have a positive impact on a person with Dementia. Join Elizabeth Thompson Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP), Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional (CMDCP), Positive Approach to Care Trainer (PAC), Certified Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Trainer (CADDCT) and...

In this episode of Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast Charlie and Elizabeth discuss how we can maintain dignity for someone with dementia and why it is important. Join Elizabeth Thompson Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP), Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional (CMDCP), Positive Approach to Care Trainer (PAC), Certified Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Trainer (CADD...

In this episode of Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast Charlie and Elizabeth discuss what is Grounding also known as Earthing. Join Elizabeth Thompson Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP), Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional (CMDCP), Positive Approach to Care Trainer (PAC), Certified Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Trainer (CADDCT) and Charlie Johnson as they chat...

In this episode of Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast Charlie and Elizabeth discuss what is Palliative Care. Join Elizabeth Thompson Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP), Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional (CMDCP), Positive Approach to Care Trainer (PAC), Certified Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Trainer (CADDCT) and Charlie Johnson as they chat about dementia-re...

In this episode of Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast Charlie and Elizabeth discuss current research updates within the dementia world. Join Elizabeth Thompson Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP), Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional (CMDCP), Positive Approach to Care Trainer (PAC), Certified Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Trainer (CADDCT) and Charlie Johnson as they...

In this episode of Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast Charlie and Elizabeth discuss the importance of Intergenerational Connections and the value of it. Join Elizabeth Thompson Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP), Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional (CMDCP), Positive Approach to Care Trainer (PAC), Certified Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Trainer (CADDCT) and Charli...

In this episode of Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast Charlie and Elizabeth discuss Alzheimers Disease. Join Elizabeth Thompson Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP), Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional (CMDCP), Positive Approach to Care Trainer (PAC), Certified Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Trainer (CADDCT) and Charlie Johnson as they chat about dementia-related top...

In this episode of Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast Charlie and Elizabeth discuss what is Frontotemporal Dementia. Join Elizabeth Thompson Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP), Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional (CMDCP), Positive Approach to Care Trainer (PAC), Certified Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Trainer (CADDCT) and Charlie Johnson as they chat about dementi...

In this episode of Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast Charlie and Elizabeth discuss how having PETS can help navigate dementia. Join Elizabeth Thompson Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP), Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional (CMDCP), Positive Approach to Care Trainer (PAC), Certified Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Trainer (CADDCT) and Charlie Johnson as they chat ab...

In this episode of Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast Charlie and Elizabeth discuss how to go about giving a person with Dementia, GIFTS. Join Elizabeth Thompson Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP), Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional (CMDCP), Positive Approach to Care Trainer (PAC), Certified Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Trainer (CADDCT) and Charlie Johnson as th...

In this episode of Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast Charlie and Elizabeth discuss how to navigate PAIN and its relation to DEMENTIA. Join Elizabeth Thompson Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP), Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional (CMDCP), Positive Approach to Care Trainer (PAC), Certified Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Trainer (CADDCT) and Charlie Johnson as they...

In this episode of Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast Charlie and Elizabeth discuss the how TASTE and SMELL are affected by DEMENTIA. Join Elizabeth Thompson Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP), Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional (CMDCP), Positive Approach to Care Trainer (PAC), Certified Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Trainer (CADDCT) and Charlie Johnson as they c...

In this episode of Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast Charlie and Elizabeth discuss the direct correlation between HEARING and DEMENTIA. Join Elizabeth Thompson Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP), Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional (CMDCP), Positive Approach to Care Trainer (PAC), Certified Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Trainer (CADDCT) and Charlie Johnson as the...

Alcohol Related Dementia isn't talked about enough. What are the signs and symptoms? Are there ways to prevent it? These are all great questions. In this episode of Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast Charlie and Elizabeth discuss it in length. Join Elizabeth Thompson Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP), Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional (CMDCP), Positive Approach to Care...

In this episode of Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast Charlie and Elizabeth discuss the EARLY WARNING SIGNS, in the world of dementia. Join Elizabeth Thompson Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP), Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional (CMDCP), Positive Approach to Care Trainer (PAC), Certified Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Trainer (CADDCT) and Charlie Johnson as they...

Is it time to TAKE THE KEYS from your loved one? In this episode of Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast Charlie and Elizabeth discuss exactly that. Join Elizabeth Thompson Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP), Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional (CMDCP), Positive Approach to Care Trainer (PAC), Certified Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Trainer (CADDCT) and Charlie John...

In this episode of Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast Charlie and Elizabeth discuss what sundowning is in the world of dementia. Join Elizabeth Thompson Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP), Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional (CMDCP), Positive Approach to Care Trainer (PAC), Certified Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Trainer (CADDCT) and Charlie Johnson as they chat a...