Let's Talk Dementia

Want to reduce anxiety and depression while increasing healthy sleep? Want to make those around you feel better while also making yourself feel better? Be grateful! It is truly CONTAGIOUS.

Our folks who are diagnosed with Alzheimer's often experience stigmas from the moment of their diagnosis. Let's look at that and see how we can make life better for them. And... there are stigmas attached to being a dementia caregiver!

Bank of America is doing some wonderful things for their employees who are caregiving. Today's episode is an interview with Surya Kolluri, Managing Director at Bank of America. I hope this interview gives you hope!

I facilitate worship for folks with dementia. Some Sundays are - well - they are just INTERESTING. I hope this episode makes you giggle.

This is a picture of a shoulder pad with the words "Please call the police" written on it. It also says, "They are holding me captive." It is a sad story of advanced dementia, but it is an important story.

MCI - It used to be the initials of a telephone company. But today we are talking about Mild Cognitive Impairment. Is it the same as dementia? Let's learn about it on today's episode. (I recommend you order the free magazine called " Alzheimer's Today"  - https://alzfdn.org/media-center/alzheimerstoday/ -  It is produced by Alzheimer's Foundation of America. I am using an article from their current release on this episode.)

It won't be a Norman Rockwell Christmas because they don't exist.  You didn't have one before your loved one had dementia, and you won't have one now.  BUT, and here is the good news, you CAN have a meaningful Christmas.  What are you setting your mind on?  That will determine your outcome.  Hope this episode helps.

It is important for our loved ones to look their best. Helping them look good requires respecting their dignity. Today's episode will give you some tips on accomplishing this.

Our loved ones are prone to falls as they age. Today we talk about ways to reduce those chances.

It seems someone is always claiming a cure for this ailment or that ailment. You want the truth? I have great information about this in today's episode.

As time goes by, your loved one with dementia may become agitated or have episodes of paranoia. Your response is the key to successfully navigating these events.  

Statistically, more women get Alzheimer's than men. Why is that? Well, this Southern girl has her own opinion on that, and it seems I'm not that far off base. Hope you learn something from today's episode. carol@letstalkdementia.org

It is fun to go out for a nice dinner. Going out to eat with your LO who has dementia might prove to be more complicated than you imagined. However, there are things you can do to make the event more successful. Maybe you should give it a try.

What do you give a person for dementia as a Christmas gift? We talk about that on today's episode.

Are you a veteran or the spouse of a veteran? Do you have a veteran in your family that needs assistance getting benefits? Today's episode will cover that topic. I recommend you contact National Association of Veterans and Families at 800-352-2919 or www.navf.org. Tell them Carol sent you! We also discuss a new type of dementia called Gulf War Illness. Let me know if you have questions - carol@letstalkdementia.org  

Too Cute! When he didn't notice the warning signs of Alzheimer's, Dr. Oz became sad. He felt the warning signs should not have been missed because he is a doctor. He forgot, thought, he is a caring son. We don't want to see these things in our loved one. Today we talk about the changes you need to be aware of.

If you want to improve your brain, be grateful. Stop complaining. Look for the good in others, and recognize the good in YOURSELF! It is scientifically proven to rewire your brain when you a grateful.

When you see folks on the street, they may seem as if they have life all figured out. They don't. I promise you, they are suffering in some form or fashion. Today we talk about that and how your LO might be feeling.

Are you sleeping all night? Do you awake feeling rested? If not, tune in for tips to help you sleep like a baby! Order doTerra Oils from Beth at bethcrosbysc@gmail.com.  Tell her Carol sent you.

Neurogenesis, Epigenetics, and Neuroplasticity What do these have to do with preventing Alzheimer's. I'm glad you asked! Tune in to learn more.