Fading Memories: Alzheimer's/Dementia Care Strategies

Fading Memories: Alzheimer's/Dementia Care Strategies


Latest Episodes

103 - Food As Medicine? Dawn Renee’s Caregiving Experiences
March 24, 2020

Can we use food as a medicine?  My guest, Dawn Renee has a compelling story of self-care & recovery. After a debilitating month in bed and a lifetime of chronic illnesses, Dawn believes you can. She has spent the past decade learning from others while ...

102 - Caregiver Stress Reduction Techniques
March 17, 2020

A caregiver's journey is not an easy one. There's stress, frustration, sadness, even anger. There are many ways to cope with these feelings, some good, some not so good. Learning mindfulness from my guest helped me tremendously.

101 - Family Caregiving Blueprint
March 10, 2020

When Cindy's Dad threw up the white flag & asked his kids to find a care home for their Mom, the entire family stepped up and formed a family caregiving committee. This podcast episode is a conversation with Cindy and her son Cory about the loved ones ...

100 - Bonus Ep: My Family History Film
March 06, 2020

My Family History film creates personalized movies based on your family history. The process works wonders for older family members, letting them relive their memories not just by helping to make the fils but by watching them.

099 - Visiting With Mom (Jen’s Journey)
March 03, 2020

Visiting Mom, trying to connect and give her pleasant times is a bigger challenge than I ever expected. Trying to connect with her and failing, researching better options and coming up short was the impetus for creating this podcast. -

098 - Brain Trauma & Alzheimer’s
February 25, 2020

Brain trauma is a topic that the host of Nooks & Crannies podcast knows all too well. Matt joins Jen in this episode to talk about brain trauma, brain health and a little bit about how podcasts can change the world! -

097 - Two-Lap Books – A Great Way To Connect!
February 18, 2020

Two-Lap Books – A Great Way To Connect! Two-Lap Books are Read-Aloud Books for Memory-Challenged Adults,  People with Alzheimer's disease (and other forms of memory impairment) gradually lose their ab

096 - Alzheimer’s & Intimacy (Yep, We Went There!)
February 11, 2020

Alzheimer's & intimacy may seem counter-intuitive. It's important to realize that everyone has a need for companionship and physical intimacy.  Couples living with Alzheimer's may have to find new way

095 - My Conversation With A Future Neuropsychologist
February 04, 2020

Ever wondered what a conversation with a neuropsychologist would be like? Even if that wasn't on your list you'll enjoy hearing from this soon-to-be doctor who has a passion for brains and how health disparities effect our most precious organ.

094 - Soul of Care -A Physicians Moral Movement
January 28, 2020

Caregivers need a moral movement so health care addresses the full range of needs of caregivers and those they are caring for.