Unexpected and Inappropriate Behaviors
When a loved one with Alzheimer's suddenly exhibits a behavior you have not seen before, how should you respond? What do these behaviors indicate? In this episode, we focus on common behaviors that ca...
9 Feb 202232min
Unexpected and Difficult Conversations
Caregiving for a person with Alzheimer's is challenging enough by itself. When unexpected issues and behaviors arise, they can add to the complexity and difficulty of caregiving. In this episode, we l...
2 Feb 202238min
Therapeutic Fibbing
As Alzheimer's progresses, your loved one may ask questions that seem more and more illogical. In this episode, I explain the strategy behind therapeutic fibbing and how to provide answers to their qu...
26 Jan 202231min
Caregiving From a Distance
Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's who doesn't live near you can be very challenging. In this episode, I speak with Genevieve Faulk, a licensed clinical social worker, who offers tips and resourc...
19 Jan 202240min
Fall Prevention and Alzheimer's
Fall prevention is important for both the caregiver and the person with Alzheimer's. In this episode, we look at fall prevention factors that can reduce the risk of a catastrophic fall.
12 Jan 202246min
Preventing Caregiver Falls
Falls are a concern for older adults and can have a catastrophic effect on a person's health, independence, and quality of life. In this episode, we focus on fall prevention for the caregiver and ways...
5 Jan 202237min
Assumptions Part 2
Caregivers are often unaware of the many symptoms and behaviors of Alzheimer's and, unfortunately, make incorrect assumptions regarding the behaviors of their loved ones with Alzheimer's. In part two ...
29 Dec 202132min
Assumptions Part 1
Caregivers are often unaware of the many symptoms and behaviors of Alzheimer's and, unfortunately, make incorrect assumptions regarding the behaviors of their loved ones with Alzheimer's. In this epis...
22 Dec 202127min
