Dementia Resilience with Jill Lorentz

Latest Episodes
DRwJL – So much guilt when faced with care decisions
April 18, 2022 I promise I will never put you in a care community. This vow made by millions of spouses was made most often when no one was sick with a dementia disease, and it seems insurmountable
DRwJL – Navigating the Available Services
April 12, 2022 As we look to our journey down the path of unknown twist and turns, the maze of symptoms, safety, legal, financial issues and so much more, can be completely overwhelming. Today I d
DRwJL – The new face and outlook of Neurology – We are in good hands!
April 5, 2022 - Today was a pure joy because I interviewed Dr. Delia Bakeman, D.O, Associate Professor at the University of Colorado Hospital Neurology Department in the Memory Disorders Clinic. Dr. B
DRwJL -Mood Changes with dementia diseases
March 29,20222 Today I want to discuss an issue many see and recognize during their journey with various dementia's and that is the up and down rollercoaster of moods. We see depression, anxiety, r
DRwJL – How to spot signs of illness or pain during advanced dementia diseases
March 22,2022 When we are caring for someone with advanced dementia diseases such as Alzheimer's, Lewy body and Parkinson's, how do we access bed sores, fevers, pain, urinary tract infections and o
DRwJL – What to do when family members are in denial of diagnosis
March 15, 2022 - I don't think there is much more contentious times with families than when some don't believe that a family member is having cognitive or memory issues. This podcast is dedicated to l
DRwJL – Healthy, Nutritional & Holistic Ways to Improve Your Mind Body & Spirit
November 9, 2021 My guest today is my good friend Heather Goldberg, Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner & Lifestylist. You will love the practical ideas and ways Heather helps us makes sense
DRwJL – How Caring for a Person with Dementia Affects You
November 2, 2021 - When we are caring for a person with cognitive and memory loss, we can feel a myriad of emotions ranging from depression, guilt, loneliness, anger, frustration, embarrassment and h
DRwJL -Ways to try and avoid Alzheimer’s
October 26,2021 - Each and every day I look for ways to try to keep from getting Alzheimer's disease. It runs in my family so it is important to me to stay healthy and do what I can to improve my odds
DRwJL – New at being a Professional Caregiver? Here’s what you need to know!
October 19, 2021 - So you want to apply as a caregiver and think it will be an easy job. Not so fast my friends. Being a professional caregiver has a steep learning curve. You may think because you ca