What The Dementia

In this original What the Dementia episode, we discuss 5 tips to become the ultimate dementia detective + give a shameless plug of our NEW dementia care book "WIth Intent: A Practical Guide to Navigating Behaviors Along the Dementia Care Journey" which is now available!! Invest in the With Intent Book:  https://letsbambu.link/with-intent-book CONNECT, GET RESOURCES, LEARN MORE, + SIMPLIF...

In this original What the Dementia episode, we discuss if we really need to know that people living with dementia are terrified? And well, are they really terrified? MENTIONED EPISODES & VIDEOS: 017 | Stigma in Dementia CONNECT, GET RESOURCES, LEARN MORE, + SIMPLIFY YOUR CARE JOURNEY: LinkTree | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bambu.care⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MUSIC CREDIT: Listen To Spilla...

In this original What the Dementia episode, we discuss why it is so important for your partner living with dementia to stay hydrated and how Jelly Drops can help. Jelly Drops are currently available in the UK and expected to launch in the US April 2022! **This is not a sponsored podcast episode; all opinions are my own. JELLY DROPS INFO: US Website | https://www.jellydrops.us/ General Website | ht...

In this original What the Dementia episode, we discuss how to deal with accusations from your partner living with dementia. This episode will cover:— Dealing with accusations in dementia care.— Tips for addressing accusations from a person with dementia.— The importance of asking questions and validating concerns.— Changing your behavior to manage accusations effectively. CONNECT, GET RESOURCES, L...

In this original What the Dementia episode, we discuss why your partner may be hiding things and what you can do about it. This episode will cover:— Understanding the reasons behind hiding behavior in dementia.— Differentiating between intentional hiding and misplacement due to confusion.— Strategies for preventing and managing hiding.— Fostering a collaborative approach to problem-solving with yo...

[sensitive topic] *listener discretion advised*  In this original What the Dementia episode, we discuss different causes of death for persons living with dementia.  CONNECT, GET RESOURCES, LEARN MORE, + SIMPLIFY YOUR CARE JOURNEY: LinkTree | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bambu.care⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MUSIC CREDIT: Listen To SpillageVillage - Tropical Landing Pop Songs At Looperman.com DISCL...

Q&A Series 8 of our Q&A series where we answer 3 of your questions! CONNECT, GET RESOURCES, LEARN MORE, + SIMPLIFY YOUR CARE JOURNEY: LinkTree | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bambu.care⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MUSIC CREDIT: Listen To SpillageVillage - Tropical Landing Pop Songs At Looperman.com DISCLAIMER: The information contained in Bambu Care LLC’s website, blog, emails, programs, ser...

In this original What the Dementia episode, we discuss where the heck all your friends went, why this may be, and what you can do about it! This episode will cover: — The evolution of friendships before and after becoming a dementia care partner.— Overcoming resentment and communication barriers.— Taking the initiative to maintain and rebuild friendships.— When it's time to let go of unrecipro...

In this original What the Dementia episode, we will discuss realistic self-care for the busy dementia care partner.  This episode will cover: — The significance of self-care for dementia care partners. — Common hurdles and how to overcome them — The importance of respite and how to plan for it. — Seeking support. — Maintaining your identity and pursuing personal goals. CONNECT, GET RESOURCES, LEAR...

In this original What the Dementia episode, we will discuss the controversial topic of Aduhelm by Biogen the first new FDA-approved medication for Alzheimer's disease in nearly 20 years. This podcast is simply to inform and give my opinion. This podcast is not intended to be offensive. CONNECT, GET RESOURCES, LEARN MORE, + SIMPLIFY YOUR CARE JOURNEY: LinkTree | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bambu.care⁠...

In this original What the Dementia episode, we will discuss the phenomenon of humming in people with dementia, explore the reasons behind this behavior, and offer practical tips for caregivers dealing with prolonged humming. This episode will cover: — Understanding humming as a coping mechanism. — Identifying potential triggers for prolonged humming. — Strategies for dealing with constant humming...

I recorded this episode back in September 2020 and realized I never posted it!! So sorry! Q&A Series 7 of our Q&A series where we answer 3 of your questions! This episode will address the following questions/concerns: — I don't understand, with dementia, where does the anger come from, the destructive behavior. — What stage do you think is harder for the loved one and what stage do you thi...

In this original What the Dementia episode, we will discuss 10 reasons why your partner living with dementia may not want to shower. CONNECT, GET RESOURCES, LEARN MORE, + SIMPLIFY YOUR CARE JOURNEY: LinkTree | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bambu.care⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MUSIC CREDIT: Listen To SpillageVillage - Tropical Landing Pop Songs At Looperman.com DISCLAIMER: The information contained in Bambu Care LLC...

In this original What the Dementia episode, we will discuss correcting your partner and why it's not always necessary! CONNECT, GET RESOURCES, LEARN MORE, + SIMPLIFY YOUR CARE JOURNEY: LinkTree | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bambu.care⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MUSIC CREDIT: Listen To SpillageVillage - Tropical Landing Pop Songs At Looperman.com DISCLAIMER: The information contained in Bambu Care LLC’s website, bl...

In this original What the Dementia episode, we will discuss what frontotemporal dementia is and why you may encounter the odd, crazy, bizarre, or challenging things you do. (This is actually episode 043 — oops!) This episode will cover: — The often misunderstood world of FTD, its diagnosis, and its impact on individuals and families. — A breakdown of the three main FTD variants - Behavioral Varian...

In this original What the Dementia episode we will discuss what Lewy Body Dementia is. Do you know!? This episode will cover: — Overview of Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) and its prevalence. — Role of lewy bodies as abnormal protein deposits disrupting brain function. — Symptoms and challenges associated with dementia with lewy bodies. — Sleep disorders, medication sensitivity, and involuntary dysfuncti...

In this original What the Dementia episode, we discuss what Vascular Dementia is. Have you heard of it? Do you know what it is? This episode will cover: — What Vascular Dementia is and how it relates to the brain's vascular system. — The key differences between Vascular Dementia and other forms of dementia. — Risk factors that contribute to the development of Vascular Dementia. — How Vascular Deme...

In this original What the Dementia we will be discussing mixed dementia. A lot of people don't know that people living with dementia can have more than one type of dementia. Although it is infrequently diagnosed or found while the person is still living, it is very common. This episode will cover: — The concept of mixed dementia and its complexities — The impact of having more than one type of dem...

In this original What the Dementia episode we discuss the challenging and important topic of ambiguous loss, a type of mourning experienced by caregivers when their loved ones are still physically present but have changed due to dementia. We also provide valuable insights and tips to help caregivers navigate this overwhelming and confusing experience. In this episode we cover: — Definition of ambi...

In this original What the Dementia episode we discuss how overhelping is hurting more than helping our partners living with dementia. In this episode we cover: – Understanding the concept of learned helplessness and its impact on individuals with dementia. – Recognizing the risks and harms of overhelping and excess disability. – Shifting from a "doing for" mindset to a "do with" approach in caregi...

On this original What the Dementia special episode in recognition of World Alzheimer's Day we will be talking about what is dementia, how it differs from Alzheimer's disease, risk factors for dementia, prevention of dementia, and stigma in dementia. I hope you will join us!  This episode will cover: — Understanding the nature of dementia as a syndrome caused by various diseases or conditions. — Ex...

In this original What the Dementia episode we will be talking about whether it is okay or not to lie to your partner living with dementia as well as what it means to F.I.B.! CONNECT, GET RESOURCES, LEARN MORE, + SIMPLIFY YOUR CARE JOURNEY: LinkTree | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bambu.care⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MUSIC CREDIT: Listen To SpillageVillage - Tropical Landing Pop Songs At Looperman.com DISCLAIMER: Th...

In this original What the Dementia episode we will be talking about why I never tell families or individuals that it is just the dementia talking! CONNECT, GET RESOURCES, LEARN MORE, + SIMPLIFY YOUR CARE JOURNEY: LinkTree | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bambu.care⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MUSIC CREDIT: Listen To SpillageVillage - Tropical Landing Pop Songs At Looperman.com DISCLAIMER: The information contained in...

On this original What the Dementia episode we will be talking about choosing your battles and deciding if it may be best to just let things go!  CONNECT, GET RESOURCES, LEARN MORE, + SIMPLIFY YOUR CARE JOURNEY: LinkTree | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bambu.care⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MUSIC CREDIT: Listen To SpillageVillage - Tropical Landing Pop Songs At Looperman.com DISCLAIMER: The information contained in Ba...

On this original What the Dementia episode we will be talking about how you can change the behavior of your partner living with dementia. Hmm, yeah…let's talk about it! CONNECT, GET RESOURCES, LEARN MORE, + SIMPLIFY YOUR CARE JOURNEY: LinkTree | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bambu.care⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MUSIC CREDIT: Listen To SpillageVillage - Tropical Landing Pop Songs At Looperman.com DISCLAIMER: The inf...