Fading Memories: Alzheimer's/Dementia Care Strategies
Latest Episodes
145 - A Musical, Emotional Memoir on Caregiving (Caregiver Carols)
Caregiver Carols - a self-help book in song format - Caregiver Carols A Musical Emotional Memoir is a book with a unique twist. It focuses on dealing with the emotional aspects of caregiving. In this episode, my guest is Don Wendorf, who,
Dementia & End-of-Life Choices: Embracing the Natural Journey
We never know when it's our time for death. In just over four years, or 2025, the first of over 77 million baby boomers will turn 80. Our 8th decade is when frailty becomes common; memory loss affects 25% of us,
Photo: Dementia's Story (The Bob & Diane Fund)
Visual Storytelling can help make complex stories easier to understand. It can deliver more impactful messages. It can make stories as relevant for readers as possible. - Why would someone choose to document visually such a difficult subject as dement...
140 - Keep Your Brain Smart
Is there a way to keep our brain smart as we age? Our brains continue to grow when we challenge them. What exactly should we be looking at in terms of strenuous brain exercise?
139 - Creativity Is Like Chocolate for the Brain
Creativity is a lifeline for me. Does having a creative mind help you avoid Alzheimer's? Some research has shown that musicians' brains are more resilient because of the additional neural networks formed while learning their craft. -
138 - Cruising Through Caregiving (w/Jennifer L. FitzPatrick)
In the first place, is it even possible to find a way to achieve cruising through caregiving? We all know that being a family caregiver is no vacation. Together with my guest on this podcast episode, we talk about reducing the challenges we face,
136 - Moving On After Caregiving
Most of us don't sign up for caregiving. It happens because of a crisis or slowly takes over more of our day-to-day lives. Eventually, much of our caregiving comes to an end, and then what? When caregiving has been your primary life purpose for years,
135 - Your Brain Has A Superpower
Your brain has a superpower - do you know how to activate it? - Do you want to take charge of your brain? Keep your mind healthy and strong for the remainder of your life? Are you aware of how things and people in your life influence your neurological...
134 - Stress & Anxiety Relief through Music Therapy
Stress & anxiety relief through music therapy is definitely something you can do at home. There is abundant research that proves listening to music helps to reduce our levels of anxiety. Anxiety, one
133 - 356 Caregiving Tips
One of 5 authors of the books "365 Caregiving Tips" - Not all tips will fit every caregiver, but every caregiver will find tips that fit. Those are the wise words you find when visiting the website, w





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