Fading Memories: Alzheimer's/Dementia Caregiver Support

Fading Memories: Alzheimer's/Dementia Caregiver Support


Latest Episodes

Caregiver Grief – A Practical Discussion
November 19, 2019

The loved one you're caring for is still around yet you feel their loss. Some think this is depression but it's actually a form of caregiver grief. It's commonly referred to as anticipatory grief and it's very common when caring for someone with an inc...

Raising An Aging Parent
November 12, 2019

At what point did we become the parent to our parents? For some of us, this transition happened slowly over time. Others have been thrust into the role because of a crisis. Regardless of how the role-reversal happened,

Avoid the Isolation Danger Zone!
October 29, 2019

  - Research has linked social isolation to higher risks of physical & mental conditions; Alzheimer's & death are just two of them.  Becoming isolated frequently happens "naturally" and there are many ways to combat this issue. -

The “Match.Com” of Eldercare
October 22, 2019

When it comes to eldercare we frequently need a partner. Even for those who plan ahead, making decisions for our loved one is a huge challenge. For those living with memory loss, it's nearly impossible to know what they'll need,

You’re Too Good Looking to Have Alzheimer’s!
October 15, 2019

"You're too good looking to have Alzheimer's."  Imagine hearing this from your doctor. The disbelief that someone could actually look vibrant, strong and healthy yet have Alzheimer's makes diagnosis more difficult. -

When & How to Choose In-Home Care
October 08, 2019

  - When should we consider in-home care for my loved one? How do we find the right help and where do we start? - First, if your loved one is struggling to perform basic activities of daily living it's probably time to get help.

Giving a Caregiver Help
October 01, 2019

Providing caregiver help isn't easy. Asking for help is just one more task in a long list of tasks.  Learning how we can provide help is the topic of this podcast. - Because of their ever-increasing workload,

Bonus – Live Episode on Driver Safety!
September 26, 2019

When is it Time to Take Away the Car Keys? Driver safety is important. When to take away the car keys is a difficult yet important decisions.  It's not to do and should not be made lightly. Most seniors see giving up their cars as the total loss of th...

Walk To End Alzheimer’s – All About Fundraising & More
September 24, 2019

Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. The walk is held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, In talking to Ginny Roth,

Understanding Lewy-Body Dementia
September 17, 2019

Lewy-Body dementia is very different than Alzheimer's. While physical changes are similar, cognitive changes can be vastly different. Equally challenging, Lewy-Body dementia can present with a range of symptoms. These include problems with thinking,