Fading Memories: Alzheimer's/Dementia Care Strategies

Fading Memories: Alzheimer's/Dementia Care Strategies


Latest Episodes

229 - Doggies 4 Dementia (eliminating Stigma, Providing Memories)
July 26, 2022

As a professional photographer, it was important to me to preserve memories with beautiful family portraits. I was a photographer long enough that I had clients die, and trust me, no one was sorry the

228 - Nostalgia Inspired Engagement
July 19, 2022

This week's guest is Laurette Kiler, the author and creator of Nana's Books. When her mother-in-law developed Lewey-Body dementia, Laurette looked for ways to have quality engagement with her. In this

227 - Learning to PACE Yourself
July 12, 2022

Learn how to PACE yourself while caregiving. Today I'm chatting with Tami Anastasia about strategies for dementia caregiving. Tami offers a fresh and practical approach to the challenges faced by w

226 - Connecting The Screen Generation to Aging Adults
July 05, 2022

Matt wanted his Mom to hear from her four sons and thirteen grandchildren daily! She needed a simple and direct way to communicate, ask for assistance, and conveniently interact with her grandchildren

225 - Best Practices With Essential Oils in Dementia Care
June 28, 2022

Using natural remedies has been my preferred method of health care whenever possible. My dad spent the last decade of his life on many prescription drugs, which caused numerous unpleasant side effects

224 - Montessori-Style Dementia Engagement
June 21, 2022

Regular listeners will remember that this podcast started because I sought better engagement methods with my Mom. Thankfully, we know better ways to help keep our loved ones active, engaged, and happy

223 - Creating Sustainable Caregiving
June 13, 2022

Theresa Willbanks talks to me about how we can create sustainable caregiving. Creating sustainable caregiving will be something more of us will have to know as our population ages. Caring for a

Fading Memories Trailer
June 13, 2022

What do you do when your Mom has had Alzheimer's for more than a decade? You Start a podcast of course!

222 - Moms Uncharted Path Into Dementia
June 07, 2022

Every caregiver has their own unique story about how they learned a loved one had dementia. Carolyn Birrell used her experiences with her Mom to write a book. Walking With Fay – My Moms’ Uncharted Dec

221 - Caring For a Caregiving Spouse (feat. the hubby!)
May 31, 2022

Caring for a caregiving spouse is not a topic I’ve discussed on this show. Not directly. I was pleasantly surprised when my hubby told me he had an idea for an episode. To be fair, I don’t need someon