What The Dementia

On this original What the Dementia episode we will be talking about the importance of establishing a routine for both you and your partner living with dementia and important components to take into consideration.  CONNECT, GET RESOURCES, LEARN MORE, + SIMPLIFY YOUR CARE JOURNEY: LinkTree | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bambu.care⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MUSIC CREDIT: Listen To SpillageVillage - Tropical Landing P...

In this original What the Dementia episode we will be talking about using physical restraints at night, why you should avoid it, and what you can do instead. This episode will cover: — Understanding the concept of physical restraints in dementia care. — The dangers and risks associated with the inappropriate use of restraints. — Identifying who is at risk for being physically restrained. — Reasons...

Q&A Series 6 of our new weekly Q&A 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, services and/or...

In this original What the Dementia episode we will be talking about dementia and apathy, why it is so important, how it differs from depression, and what we can do!  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 inform...

Q&A Series 5 of our new weekly Q&A where we answer 3 of your questions! Heads up: Question #3 of this Q&A does contain an expletive. 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...

In this original What the Dementia episode, we will explore a controversial concept in dementia care: "Thinking for the person with dementia because their thinker is broken" and challenge the idea of making decisions on behalf of individuals with dementia and highlight the importance of considering their needs, preferences, and desires. CONNECT, GET RESOURCES, LEARN MORE, + SIMPLIFY YOUR CARE JOUR...

Q&A Series 4 of our new weekly Q&A 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, services and/or p...

In this original What the Dementia episode we will be discussing the TOP 20 questions to ask when looking for a quality hospice. This episode will cover: — The definition and importance of hospice care. — Questions to ask when evaluating a hospice provider. — Next steps in the process of selecting a hospice. — Reflective questions to consider when evaluating your choices. To download the Top 20 Qu...

Q&A Series 3 of our new weekly Q&A where we answer 3 of your questions! If you would like to submit your question. Please email us podcast@whatthedementia.com. 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 inform...

In this original What the Dementia episode we will be discussing palliative care and hospice. Do you know the difference? This episode will cover: — Clearing up misconceptions about palliative care and hospice. — The multidisciplinary approach in palliative care. — When and how to initiate palliative care, regardless of the disease stage. — Coverage and payment options for palliative care. — Conti...

Q&A Series 2 of our new weekly Q&A where we answer 3 of your questions! If you would like to submit your question. Please email us podcast@whatthedementia.com or leave us a voice message at whatthedementia.com CONNECT, GET RESOURCES, LEARN MORE, + SIMPLIFY YOUR CARE JOURNEY: LinkTree | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bambu.care⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MUSIC CREDIT: Listen To SpillageVillage - Tropical Landing...

In this original What the Dementia episode we will be discussing implementing practical strategies to address accusations of stealing your partner's wallet, cash, cards, or checkbook. This episode will cover: — Challenges caregivers face when securing financial items. — Strategies for early-stage dementia, including shared financial management. — Handling wallets, checkbooks, and cards in later st...

Q&A Series 1 of our new weekly Q&A where we answer 3 of your questions! If you would like to submit your question. Please email us podcast@whatthedementia.com or leave us a voice message at whatthedementia.com  This episode answers the questions:  — Do people with dementia lie? — Should you tell your loved one when they are in their right mind, about the things they do at night that are so...

On this original What the Dementia episode we will be discussing implementing practical strategies to mitigate sundowning. This episode will cover: — Identifying patterns of sundowning behaviors. — Establishing a morning routine and addressing medication concerns. — Promoting sunlight exposure and daytime activities. — Navigating nap times effectively. — Creating a soothing evening routine. — Addr...

In this original What the Dementia episode we will be discussing what sundowning is and some of the contributive factors. This is Part 1 of a two-part series. Homework until or before the next episode: Keep a 5-day journal of the ins/outs of your partner's day. Remember to take at least some loose timestamps. Meet me back on What the Dementia on the next episode. (Go to timestamp - 12:42 for full...

On this original What the Dementia episode we will be discussing stigma in dementia, where we are today, and what we can do to help.  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 provide valuable insights and practical tips for dementia caregivers, addressing questions like how often to call, understanding the phone personality of your loved one, and navigating conversations effectively. This podcast episode covers: — Determining how often to call based on the relationship dynamic and your loved one's concept of time. — Co...

In this original What the Dementia episode, we will discuss the common dilemma of a person with dementia expressing the desire to "go home" when they are already at home. Explore the reasons behind this longing, discover effective communication strategies, and learn how to fulfill unmet needs. CONNECT, GET RESOURCES, LEARN MORE, + SIMPLIFY YOUR CARE JOURNEY: LinkTree | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bamb...

This episode is a feature from our YouTube channel Bambu Care (formerly ⁠Caring with Bambu)⁠. A lot of people have questions about the stages of dementia. In this episode, we will talk about stages 4 & 5. If you didn't know there are 7 stages 🤯. There's also a 3 stage model (early, middle, late) which some people prefer and for good reason.🤔. However, for this video series, we will discuss t...

On this original What the Dementia episode we will be discussing another element to coronavirus. Many care facilities have gone into lockdown and/or are restricting visitors.  We will answer some of the listener's questions regarding how to deal and cope with these changes.  If you have any questions you would like to ask or submit for a Part 3, related or unrelated to this topic please email us a...

This episode is a feature from our YouTube channel Bambu Care (formerly ⁠Caring with Bambu)⁠. A lot of people have questions about the stages of dementia. In this episode, we will talk about stages 4 & 5. If you didn't know there are 7 stages 🤯. There's also a 3 stage model (early, middle, late) which some people prefer and for good reason.🤔. However, for this video series, we will discuss t...

In this original What the Dementia episode we will be discussing the coronavirus, why those with dementia are at increased risk, at what you can do to protect both yourself and your partner from the virus.  Part 2 | 013 | Dementia & Coronavirus: Dealing With Visitation Limitations CONNECT, GET RESOURCES, LEARN MORE, + SIMPLIFY YOUR CARE JOURNEY: LinkTree | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bambu.care⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

This episode is a feature from our YouTube channel Bambu Care (previously Caring with Bambu). A lot of people have questions about the stages of dementia. In this video, we will talk about stages 1-3. If you didn't know there are 7 stages 🤯. There's also a 3 stage model (early, middle, late) which some people prefer and for good reason.🤔. However, for this video series, we will discuss the 7 sta...

This episode is a feature from our YouTube channel Caring with Bambu . In this episode we shed light on this lesser-known term, anosognosia, explaining its significance and its relevance to dementia. Gain insights into the deficits of self-awareness associated with anosognosia and learn how it differs from denial. This episode will cover: — Defining anosognosia and its origins. — The brain damage...

This episode is a feature from our YouTube channel Bambu Care (previously Caring with Bambu). In this episode we will tackles the important question: "Do you tell your loved one they have dementia?" Find guidance on when, how, and why to share this diagnosis, considering the stage of dementia and your loved one's emotional needs. Discover compassionate approaches to navigate this challenging conve...