Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast

In this episode of Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast Charlie and Elizabeth discuss sexual expression and the many reasons this occurs. 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 learn from Charlie and Elizabeth how you can utilize cognitive stimulation to help your person living with dementia. Join Elizabeth Thompson Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP), Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional (CMDCP), Positive Approach to Car Trainer (PAC), Certified Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Traine...

In this episode of Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast cognitive changes bring up multiple safety issues. Learn from Charlie and Elizabeth how to prepare. 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 Charl...

In this episode of Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast Charlie and Elizabeth discuss some of the most recent technologies developed for people 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)...

In this episode of Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast Charlie and Elizabeth share the benefits of therapeutic creativity and how you can do this in your home. 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 talk about the importance of overall physical and mental health related to the prevention 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 T...

In this episode of Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast Charlie and Elizabeth talk about The Longest Day, when it started, and how you can get involved. 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...

In this episode of Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast Charlie and Elizabeth will take you inside a memory care neighborhood and share the dos and don'ts to set your person up for success.  Join Elizabeth Thompson Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP), Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional (CMDCP), Positive Approach to Care Trainer (PAC), Certified Alzheimer's Disease and Demen...

In this episode of Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast Charlie and Elizabeth dive deep into a daily routine and the importance of having one when caring for someone with dementia. Join Elizabeth Thompson Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP), Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional (CMDCP), Positive Approach to Car Trainer (PAC), Certified Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Car...

In this episode of Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast Charlie and Elizabeth discuss urinary tract infections and prevalence in those living with dementia.  Join Elizabeth Thompson Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP), Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional (CMDCP), Positive Approach to Car 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 talk about common signs and symptoms of aphasia and how it affects the person living with dementia.  Join Elizabeth Thompson Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP), Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional (CMDCP), Positive Approach to Car Trainer (PAC), Certified Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care...

In this episode of Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast Charlie and Elizabeth share what an engagement profile is and why it's important.  Join Elizabeth Thompson Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP), Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional (CMDCP), Positive Approach to Car Trainer (PAC), Certified Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Trainer (CADDCT) and Charlie Johnson...

In this episode of Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast Charlie and Elizabeth discuss ways in which you should approach someone living with dementia and why your approach matters.  Join Elizabeth Thompson Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP), Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional (CMDCP), Positive Approach to Car Trainer (PAC), Certified Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Car...

In this episode of Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast Charlie and Elizabeth talk about how bathing can be a challenge when it comes to dementia. Learn why that is and what we can about it.  Join Elizabeth Thompson Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP), Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional (CMDCP), Positive Approach to Car Trainer (PAC), Certified Alzheimer's Disease and D...

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

In this episode of Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast Charlie and Elizabeth explain "code status" and why you need to understand it. Join Elizabeth Thompson Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP), Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional (CMDCP), Positive Approach to Car Trainer (PAC), Certified Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Trainer (CADDCT) and Charlie Johns...

In this episode of Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast Charlie and Elizabeth discuss vascular dementia. What are the things we can do to help improve our outcome and things we can do to prevent it. Join Elizabeth Thompson Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP), Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional (CMDCP), Positive Approach to Car Trainer (PAC), Certified Alzheimer's Diseas...

In this episode of Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast Charlie and Elizabeth discuss Lewy Body Dementia, the 2nd most common dementia and also the most misdiagnosed. Join Elizabeth Thompson Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP), Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional (CMDCP), Positive Approach to Car Trainer (PAC), Certified Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Trainer (CAD...

In this episode of Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast Charlie and Elizabeth will explain what this word means and how it applies to dementia. Join Elizabeth Thompson Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP), Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional (CMDCP), Positive Approach to Car Trainer (PAC), Certified Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Trainer (CADDCT) and Charlie Johnso...

What is the big deal about sleep? In this episode of Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast Charlie and Elizabeth discuss the importance of sleep for healthy brains and brains with dementia.  Join Elizabeth Thompson Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP), Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional (CMDCP), Positive Approach to Car Trainer (PAC), Certified Alzheimer's Disease and Dem...

In this episode of Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast Charlie and Elizabeth will talk about common behaviors/expressions and how to best respond. Join Elizabeth Thompson Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP), Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional (CMDCP), Positive Approach to Car Trainer (PAC), Certified Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Trainer (CADDCT) and Charlie Jo...

In this episode of Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast Charlie and Elizabeth welcome licensed clinical social worker Sandy McGatha to discuss caregiving tips for loved ones.  Join Elizabeth Thompson Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP), Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional (CMDCP), Positive Approach to Car Trainer (PAC), Certified Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Tra...

In this episode of Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast Charlie and Elizabeth will discuss dolls and robotic pets in the world of dementia. Join Elizabeth Thompson Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP), Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional (CMDCP), Positive Approach to Car 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 learning to speak dementia is possible. Join Charlie and Elizabeth as they talk about communication. Join Elizabeth Thompson Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP), Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional (CMDCP), Positive Approach to Car Trainer (PAC), Certified Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Trainer (CADDCT)...

In this episode of ⁠⁠Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast⁠⁠ Charlie and Elizabeth discuss quick and easy tips to set you up for success when taking your loved one with dementia out. Join Elizabeth Thompson Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP), Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional (CMDCP), Positive Approach to Car Trainer (PAC), Certified Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Ca...