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Think Dementia
Think Dementia is education and support for care partners. Listeners can record a message and Amy House, C.D.P. will unpack your question on the podcast and help you start to think dementia. This results in better relationships and less stress for care partners.
Think Dementia
Latest Episodes
DNR, MOLST, POLST??
What is a DRN/DNI? Does that mean that the person will not receive medical treatment? If you have a living will do you need a MOLST/POLST? Amy explains what these forms are all about and the importance of having them, as well ...
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Getting Affairs in Order For Forgetful Mother In Law
Amy receives a concern from a listener that their mother in law has been showing signs of possible cognitive changes. There are also concerns that these changes may be related to their alcohol intake. The family does not see the tra...
What is White Matter Disease?
Someone has received news from a neurologist that they have white matter disease. What does this mean and does it mean they will develop dementia? Amy provides information on this common brain disease. Amy House, C.D.P. ...
Afterthoughts with Amy: UTI Test Kits
In this Afterthoughts with Amy episode she receives a questions on at home urinary tract infection kits available at the pharmacy. Are they accurate in diagnosing someone living with dementia? Could this be a way to know if those ch...
Listen Up: Urinary Track Infections
Amy talks about how signs for a possible UTI differ for people with dementia and can bring on new or amplified behavioral symptoms. Amy will review causes of UTI and what to do to try and prevent them and avoid an emergency room visit.
