Dementia Care Secrets Podcast
Discover the Truth About Dementia: What You Need to Know Is dementia a disease? Find out the answer and unravel the mysteries of this condition that affects millions of people worldwide. View All Episodes Dementia is not just one disease, but a collection of symptoms that can significantly impact memory,
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Funeral arrangements can be difficult to think about, but planning some of the details can be a great relief to your survivors. Learn about funeral burial alternatives, green burials, home death care and more. Create a final arrangements document to ensure your wishes are carried out.
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As a caregiver or care partner, it is important to know how to properly instill ear drops for elderly family members. This guide provides a step by step form for administering medication in the ear safely and effectively.
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Many aging seniors struggle with undiagnosed depression and anxiety due to financial constraints and lack of proper reimbursement from Medicare for psychiatric services.
Aging In Place
Discover the reasons why some caregivers feel abandoned by their family and learn tips on how to overcome the emotional and physical burdens of caring for a loved one alone. Resources available to support caregivers and ways to communicate with family members about sharing responsibilities.
End of Life Issues
Join the conversation on assisted suicide and end of life issues. A registered nurse with 45 years of experience shares her personal story and thoughts on hospice care, preserving dignity, and the importance of discussing end of life options.
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Today's podcast will bring you pastor Dave Taylor and his wife, Kelly. They bring a very unique perspective on faith and caregiving. Dave is a pastor, a nurse and a social worker, and he is heading.
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Welcome to Episode 32 of our podcast, where we're diving into the crucial topic of preparing for doctor's appointments. Our guest, Betsy Wurzel, a seasoned caregiver coach and dementia care specialist, shares valuable insights on optimizing healthcare interactions. In this episode, Betsy emphasizes effective communication, note-taking,
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In Episode 29 of this enlightening series, we delve into a topic that is often shrouded in mystery and discomfort—death and dying. Our guest, Alycia Martel, a certified death doula and end-of-life specialist, takes us on a journey to demystify this inevitable phase of life. In this episode, we
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Working as a nursing assistant in a nursing home can be a challenging and low-paying job with poor working conditions. In this article, we explore the horror stories and realities of the nursing assistant profession, including low wages, lack of benefits, and high turnover rates.
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An advance directive is a legal document that allows you to make your medical and healthcare wishes known to your loved ones and medical personnel in the event you become unable to make decisions for yourself.
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Welcome to Episode 25 of "Caregiver Relief," where we dive into the crucial topic of eldercare communications. In this episode, we'll be discussing an area that many caregivers find challenging – addressing the future living arrangements of your loved ones. I'm your host, Diane Carbo.