Misunderstanding Dementia Ft. Bre'anna Wilson, OTR, CDP

Original Post: drmikechua.com (Misunderstanding Dementia) on May 27, 2020

Tuesday Dementia Training with Occupational Therapist Bre'anna Wilson, OTR

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How do we take care of our loved ones with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia? Bre’anna shares to us 3 important tips to effectively manage and take care of our care partners/loved ones with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia.

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She also shares about her book, Grow with Gratitude.‍

Gratitude can increase happiness, lower stress levels, boost the immune system, positive outlook in life, improve relationships with loved ones.

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In this episode:
00:40 – Introduction of Bre’anna Wilson.
01:45 – Bre’anna’s background.
01:55 – Bambu Care is Bre’anna’s company.
02:55 – What does Bambu stand for? What do they do?
03:50 – With Dementia, it is all about the patient/loved one.
04:10 – Tips on how we can interact and better understand our loved ones with Dementia.
04:15 – Tip 1: Person before tasks.
07:05 – Tip 2: Simplify everything.
08:10 – Dr. Mike: Remember the acronym K.I.S.S (Keep It Super Simple)
09:15 – Tip 3: Spend more quality time with them.
11:45 – Bre’anna’s book (Grow with Gratitude).
12:00 – Book inspiration was from a 30 day challenge.
12:35 – Caregiving can sometimes become overwhelming that is why we need to balance it out with our care partners.
13:40 – Selfcare is not selfish.
16:00 – Grow with Gratitude (100 day gratitude and selfcare journal) available at letsbambu.link/growwithgratitude
16:20 – Dr. Mike reiterates that there is power over writing a journal.
18:20 – Whatever you are focusing on gets magnified (RAS).
19:35 – Benefits of gratitude – increase happiness, lower stress levels, boost immune system, positive outlook in life, improve relationships with loved ones.
20:40 – Bre’anna’s advice is to make sure to have time out for yourself every day.
22:00 – Dr. Mike: MOVE because movement matters to your brain matter.
22:30 – Motion is the lotion to your joints.
24:15 – Always remember the word FAST.
24:20 – Find friends that will push you to your next level.
25:50 – Take Action.
26:30 – Subscribe, share.
26:45 – Teach it.

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You can reach Bre’anna Wilson through the following:

Website: www.letsbambu.com

What The Dementia Podcast: www.whatthedementia.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/letsbambu

Facebook: www.facebook.com/bambucare

‍Email: hello@letsbambu.com