What The Dementia
The go-to dementia podcast for care partners.
Navigating the complex world of dementia care can be challenging. This podcast is your trusted guide, providing you with everything you need to confidently care for your partner living with dementia.
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145 | Understanding and Managing Wandering in Dementia
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Welcome to What the Dementia. Join us as we dive into the world of dementia, exploring the complexities of this often misunderstood condition. We bring you expert insights, practical advice, and personal stories from those who have walked this path. Whether you're a caregiver, a loved one, or someone living with dementia, this podcast is your companion in understanding and navigating the dementia journey. We aim to empower you with knowledge, dispel common misconceptions, and foster a community of support. Tune in to What the Dementia and let's unravel the mysteries of dementia together.
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145 | Understanding and Managing Wandering in Dementia
144 | You Don’t Need to Entertain Someone with Dementia 24/7
143 | Housekeeping: New Mini Course – Tackling Toileting Challenges in Dementia Care
142 | Am I being selfish as a dementia caregiver? Probably!
141 | "I don't like my person with dementia anymore!" — What do I do?
140 | Understanding the CMS GUIDE Model: Updates for Dementia Caregivers
139 | Engagement vs. A Quiet Life in Dementia Care
138 | Managing Frequent Bathroom Trips and Long Toilet Times in Dementia Care
137 | Housekeeping: Resource Guide Offer, Upcoming Mini Course, and Year Round Puzzles!
136 | Is Dementia Contagious? [YouTube Audio]
135 | Understanding Verbal Aggression with bvFTD [YouTube Audio]
134 | Talking to Children About Dementia [YouTube Audio]
133 | Housekeeping: Puzzles, Mini Course, & $50,000?
132 | Is it okay for a person with dementia to drink alcohol?
131 | Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome — Blame it on the Alcohol?
130 | When a Person with Dementia Doesn't Qualify for Hospice
129 | The Ugly Side of Hospice
128 | Dispelling 5 Hospice Myths
127 | Hospice Care: Addressing Treatment & Comfort Concerns (Q&A)
126 | Hospice Readiness in Dementia: Eligibility & Signs
125 | Late Stage Dementia vs. End of Life
124 | Housekeeping: Exclusive Content, Puzzles, & New Workshop!
123 | Choosing the Best Jigsaw Puzzle for Someone with Dementia
122 | Q&A: Dealing with Aggression & Rude Behavior in Dementia
121 | Getting a Person to Believe They Have Dementia
120 | Housekeeping: Hiatus, Panda Pocket, Bambu Dozens, and Initiative Pause
119 | 5 Dementia Misconceptions — Uncovering the Truth
118 | 3 Things You MUST Understand About the Stages of Dementia
117 | The Biggest Lie Told in Dementia Care — "It's Just the Dementia"
116 | Can You Prevent Dementia? + How to Reduce Your Risk!
115 | Housekeeping: 2024's First Webinar, New Treehouse Feature, & Custom Puzzles
114 | Getting Your Dementia Questions Answered
113 | 2024: Dementia Care in the New Year with Bambu
112 | 2023: A Year in Dementia Care with Bambu
111 | "They don't remember who I am!" — How Do I Handle It?
110 | Housekeeping: Ultimate Resource Guide, MasterClass Announcement, and Special Deals
109 | "They don't remember who I am!" — Why?
108 | Holiday Dilemmas: A Q&A for Dementia Caregivers
107 | Creepy Critique: Relic
106 | Creepy Critique: The Visit
105 | Creepy Critique: The Taking of Deborah Logan
104 | Housekeeping — The Big Treehouse Announcement!
103 | The Tragedy Narrative of Dementia
102 | Hospital Stays & Delirium + What You Should Know & What You Can Do
101 | Housekeeping — YouTube, Seasonal Puzzle Release, & Treehouse Update
100 | New Medicare Dementia Care Model
099 | Not Everything is Sexual: Importance of Identifying Behavioral Triggers
098 | Leqembi: Beyond the Hype
097 | Aphasia and Dementia + 10 Strategies for Better Communication
096 | Housekeeping — Children’s Book, Big Change to Dozens, Treehouse Update, & Sad News
095 | HIV-Associated Dementia — Virus in the Brain
094 | Navigating the Battle of Bathing in Dementia Care
093 | Housekeeping — Bathing Webinar, Seasonal Release, New Initiative, & Treehouse Update
092 | Hearing Loss and Dementia: What's the Connection?
091 | Unpopular Opinion: Caregiving is a Choice
090 | Housekeeping — Offer, Giveaway, Webinar, Caregiver Retreat, and More
089 | Dementia Caregiver, Are You Giving the Worst Care Possible?
088 | Q&A: Accepting a Dementia Diagnosis, Doctor's Appointments, and Showers
087 | Huntington's Disease — Oh Chromosome 4!
086 | Housekeeping — Free Webinar, Treehouses, Turtles, Magic, and More
085 | Activities for People with Dementia Across the Stages ft. Relish
084 | Decreasing Stigma While Spreading Awareness of Dementia — A Cautionary Message
083 | Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease — What in the Prion is that!?
082 | Housekeeping — Puzzles, Resources, Updates and Webinars!
081 | The Role of Genetics in Dementia ft. Probably Genetic
080 | Alzheimer's Disease as Type 3 Diabetes
079 | Housekeeping — What's New, Giveaways, & Getting 30x Better
078 | 4 Mistakes Dementia Care Partners Make
077 | 2023: Dementia Care in the New Year with Bambu
076 | 2022: A Year in Dementia Care with Bambu
075 | Holidays and Dementia: 6 Tips to Make Holidays More Enjoyable!
074 | Traveling with Someone Living with Dementia
073 | Free Dementia MasterClass Open House — FAQs + Invitation
072 | Therapeutic Dolls and Pets for People Living with Dementia
071 | Memory Care Communities — 8 Considerations [Dementia]
070 | The 7A's of Dementia | Agnosia, Apraxia, Aphasia + More
069 | Dementia and the Mirror People + Quick Tips
068 | Inhalational Alzheimer's Disease — Say What Now?
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