Fading Memories: Alzheimer's/Dementia Caregiver Support
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257 - Do Speech + Other Therapies Help Dementia?
Adria Thompson, Be Light Care Having been part of the Alzheimer's and dementia community for most of my adult life, it's easy to have opinions on specific "treatments." I've seen SLP, OT, and PT th
Bonus - My Data Diary Explained
The My Data Diary device. Have you ever needed access to a loved one's account and been unable to retrieve the information because you don't have their password? That happened to me when I went to
255 - Outrunning Alzheimer's One Mile at a Time
Mace & Travis Macy As fast as we can, as slow as we must, was the mantra that Travis & Mark Macey used while competing in the World's Toughest Race - Fiji. The World's Toughest Race: Eco-Challenge
254 - Focusing On Caregiver Self-Care
As caregivers, it's not unusual to have days we want to run away. However, these feelings give us feelings of shame and guilt. Society has an unstated opinion that caregivers should be happy with thei
253-How To Live Forever - "Writing" Your Last Chapter
Kim Best is the author of How To Live Forever - A Guide to Writing the Last Chapter of Your Story. In writing our last chapter, we're leaving the memory of us. Her book is more about living your best
252 - Overcoming Medication Induced Challenges
Dr. Elizabeth Landsverk is on the show to discuss overcoming medication-induced challenges. This challenge is one area of focus in her new book, Living In the Moment - Overcoming Challengees & Finding
Bonus = XCellent Life Challenge
Victor Brown, CEO XCellent Life Victor Brown has created an app designed to make it easier to stay healthy. Victor started his professional career as an engineer and moved into the energy sector, w
251 - Dementia Prevention Will Require a Revolution
Joining me today is John Donboer, a clinical neuropsychologist specializing in geriatric neuropsychology. His professional focus is identifying and mitigating early-stage dementia. We had planned to d
250 - Dealing With Triggers
Tami Anastasia Are you aware of your triggers? Those actions or statements that make it easy to become unreasonable? I know most of mine, yet it's still a challenge not to let them trigger me. If I
248 - Finding The Right Words
Author, Cindy Weinstein Cindy Weinstein is a professor of English at the California Institute of Technology. We're discussing her book, Finding The Right Words, which is one part journey of coming