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Activities to Avoid Dementia Behaviors for People with Dementia
From memory games to outdoor activities, learn how to maintain self-worth, prevent depression, and slow the progression of the disease.
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New To Caregiving
Stepping into a caregiving role can be a profound, rewarding, yet challenging journey. Often, family caregivers find themselves navigating an unfamiliar landscape of legal documents, health care nuances, and emotional dynamics. "Empowered Caregiving: Navigating the Journey with Confidence" is here to illuminate that path. This course is meticulously
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Understanding the Early Stages of Dementia
Early dementia signs include memory loss, confusion, and personality changes. Recognizing these symptoms early can help with better care planning and treatment. Learn how to support a loved one through the first stages of cognitive decline.
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Episode 68 - Life After Caregiving: Starting Over and The Unspoken Aftermath
Welcome. I’m Diane Carbo with caregiver relief. And today we have Alicia Huard with us. She, our title of the topic is starting over the unspoken aftermath of caregiving. I’d like to tell you that Alicia has been providing care for a very long time and what she’
End of Life Issues
Signs of End Stage Dementia: The Last of the Three Stages of Dementia
End-stage dementia is marked by severe memory loss, difficulty communicating, inability to perform daily tasks, and physical decline. Recognizing these signs helps caregivers provide comfort, dignity, and appropriate end-of-life care for loved ones.
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Stress Buster Course for Caregivers
Are you a family caregiver seeking relief from the overwhelming stress and anxiety that often accompanies your crucial role? Our "Stress Buster Course for Family Caregivers" is here to empower you with evidence-based techniques and strategies that can transform your caregiving experience. Click Here to take the course
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Episode 67 - How To Set Boundaries With A Narcissistic Parent
How to set boundaries with a narcissistic parent. There are so many challenges caregivers face. There are physical and medical issues of providing care. There is significant emotional and psychological issues that impact the care caregivers themselves. Caregivers often experience a variety of complex emotions during their caregiving journey. The
Caregiver Stress And Burden
Addressing the Caregiver Crisis in US: The First National Strategy
Exploring the caregiver crisis, this post delves into the challenges faced by family caregivers. It addresses the physical, emotional, and financial toll, and the need for societal support, highlighting the urgency for policy changes and community awareness to support these unsung heros
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Episode 66 - What Is A Caregiver?
Hi, I'm Diane Carbo, RN with Caregiver Relief. Today's topic is what is a caregiver. I'd like to start this topic with a quote from former Lady Rosalynn Carter. There are only four kinds of people in this world, those who have been caregivers,
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Fitness Guitar: Beginner Lessons for a Fun Way to Keep Your Brain Fit
Discover the many benefits of taking beginner guitar lessons as a senior, including improved cognitive functioning, hand flexibility, and memory skills. Guitar playing also provides a social activity and can even lead to a second career.
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Episode 65 - Dementia Prevention Using Your Head To Save Your Brain Book By Dr. Mitchell Clionsky and Dr. Emily Clionsky
Dementia is a complex and multifaceted condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Learn how lifestyle choices will help you prevention or delay developing dementia.
End of Life Issues
Good Grief Meaning: What Does It Mean?
Good grief is an expression of shock, surprise or dismay. Good God, often used as an exasperated response, is a related phrase that has evolved into the more bowdlerized 'Good Grief.' It has been used as a phrase for centuries, with its roots in religious texts and stories