"Why is he suddenly incontinent?"
Incontinence is actually a big reason why a care partner may choose to initiate a move to dementia care. Aside from the fact that it's an embarrassing issue, it can also turn into a big problem becaus...
31 Tammi 20229min
"How do I convince dad that he has dementia?"
Like I've said in past episodes: we can't convince people living with dementia of anything that's not in their reality. So, bad news if you are trying to convince them that they have dementia. Here's ...
24 Tammi 20229min
"Where's the 'line' when it comes to 'lying?' What IS Embracing Their Reality™?"
What's the difference between lying and Embracing their Reality? I keep hearing people using this phrase incorrectly. There are a lot of people who consider themselves experts in dementia care communi...
17 Tammi 202210min
"How do I take over finances when they feel they can still do it, even though I know they can't?"
As you probably know by now, you are not going to be able to convince the person living with dementia that they are no longer capable of handling their own finances. One of the main things that people...
10 Tammi 202210min
"What if I say the wrong thing?"
"What if at some point I say something that completely confuses the person living with dementia? Should I really do this Embracing their reality thing, because what if I embrace the wrong reality and ...
3 Tammi 202210min
"How do I know if I'm getting burned out?"
This is a great question! But, unfortunately, this is a question that most caregivers don't ask until they are deeply burned out. Sometimes people don't give themselves enough space and time to take c...
27 Joulu 202110min
"But won't agreeing with their delusions make them sicker?"
'What if my mom believes something that's not true, and I keep embracing her reality... won't that eventually make her more confused?' You've probably already guessed this one, and the answer is NO. T...
20 Joulu 202110min
"When should I move her into memory care?"
I get this question all the time! For starters, I don't like the term "memory care." Why? Because not all people living with dementia have issues with their memory. So, how do you know when it's time?...
13 Joulu 20214min
