Fading Memories: Alzheimer's/Dementia Caregiver Support
Latest Episodes
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
132 - Make Grandma Smile – Engagement & Activities
Looking for ways to have better visits with my Mom is the genesis of the Fading Memories podcast. After two and a half years, I've learned a lot more about engagement. By learning how to give seniors a purpose and find things they enjoy,
131 - Surviving Alzheimer’s As a Well Spouse
How can you survive being an Alzheimer's caregiver and remain a well spouse? When you are experiencing sorrow, fear, frustration, agony, exhaustion, and depression, and when the level of caregiving stress makes you feel on the verge of a total breakdow...
130 - Navigating The Maze of Providing Care W/Trish Laub
When you've decided to manage care, other steps are now needed. It's essential to develop a care philosophy, goals, and strategies for reaching the target with the patient. A plan will allow everyone involved with the care to have a clear understanding...
129 - Life on Planet Alz with Jack Cohen
Sometimes caregiving can feel like we're living on Planet Alz - Caregivers live on Planet Alz, which is a different planet than earth. When you see us walking down the street, you may think that we look normal, but we are not.





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