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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.
Episodes
134 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.
Should I Share My Diagnosis?
Amy discusses a question that may be on the minds of someone with a new diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment or dementia- should I share this with my friends and other people? Amy House, C.D.P. guides care partners in understandi...
Husband Wants To Go To Work
Someone’s 80 year old husband, who is living with dementia, is wanting to go to work, travel and take classes and when she goes along with his delusions, he will call her bluff and ask for a ride to the airport and such. Amy offers some i...
Is There A Blood Test for Alzheimer's?
Is there a blood test that can diagnose Alzheimer's? Amy House helps you understand the hallmarks of Alzheimer's in the brain, new testing that can help diagnose Alzheimer's and new treatments that are available today. Amy Hou...
Precious Pearls
Amy takes some time to tell you more about last stage of dementia using the Living Gems with a focus on Pearls, the last stage of dementia in the Gems model. Teepa Snow, Positive Approach to Care, created the gems to learn about ea...
Ready for Rubies?
Amy takes some time to tell you more about late stage/severe dementia using the Living Gems with a focus on Rubies, the fourth stage of dementia in the Gems model. Teepa Snow, Positive Approach to Care, created the gems to learn ab...
All Thing Ambers
Amy takes some time to tell you more about moderate to severe dementia using the Living Gems with a focus on Ambers, the third stage of dementia in the Gems model. Teepa Snow, Positive Approach to Care, created the gems to learn ab...
Everything Emeralds
Amy takes some time to tell you more about moderate dementia using the Living Gems with a focus on Emeralds, the second stage of dementia in the Gems model. Teepa Snow, Positive Approach to Care, created the gems to learn about eac...
Deep Dive Into Diamonds (Early stage dementia)
Amy takes some time to tell you more about early dementia using the Living Gems with a focus on Diamonds, the first stage of dementia. Teepa Snow, Positive Approach to Care, created the gems to learn about each stage of the disease...
Part 2:Understanding the Stages of Dementia: Teepa Snow’s the Living Gems
Would you like an easy and respectful way to know what stage of dementia someone is in and what works best for them at that stage? Teepa Snow, Positive Approach to Care, created the gems to learn about each stage of the disease so that w...
Part 1 Understanding the Stages of Dementia: Teepa Snow's Living Gems
Would you like an easy and respectful way to know what stage of dementia someone is in and what works best for them at that stage? Teepa Snow, Positive Approach to Care, created the gems to learn about each stage of the disease so that w...
What Happens If You Run Out of Money (Medicaid)
A senior living resident in Assisted Living asks Amy what happens if you run out of money? How does the government help those that can't pay privately for care? Amy discusses some of the benefits available in the U.S. for those that...
Does Hearing Loss Lead To Dementia?
A spouse asks Amy if hearing loss always leads to dementia. Amy provides information on the connection between hearing loss and the risk of getting dementia and shares one man’s view of having hearing aides. Amy House, C.D.P. ...
Trouble with Stairs
Why is my father hesitating when going down the stairs? Something seems to be different and Amy explains why stairs can be challenging for someone living with dementia and some ways to make stairs in your home safe before there is a fall....
A Stubborn Caregiver?
Is a caregiver to a spouse or partner living with dementia being "stubborn" about having any help with their caregiving? Are they expecting too much from their loved one living with dementia? Amy discusses when sometimes the caregiv...
Should I Visit the Memory Care?
A listener has been told to stay away from the Memory Care for a few weeks after her husband moves in. Should she visit the Memory Care during the move? Amy shares her thoughts and experiences as a former Director of Memory Care tha...
Memory Care Concern: Why Is He Not Dressed?
A family member is disappointed that their loved one living in Memory Care isn’t completely dressed when they arrive. Amy gives you some ideas on what might be happening behind the scenes and how to Think Dementia with changes to someone’...
Considering Heart Surgery
What should you consider when thinking about heart surgery for a loved one living with dementia? How does heart surgery affect their cognition and will there be a decline after the surgery? Amy breaks down these questions and provid...
Games to Play This Winter
It's winter, the days are shorter, the sun goes down so early, what can you do to pass the time? Here are some games to consider that might meet your loved one where they are at and be fun for the whole family.Amy House, C.D.P. gui...
What Is Vascular Dementia?
Someone who finds Amy out on the street wants to know about vascular dementia and how to prevent this type of dementia for themself or a loved one.Amy House, C.D.P. guides care partners in understanding how dementia affects the brain. Th...