Dementia Care Secrets Podcast
View All Episodes In this episode of the Dementia Care Secrets podcast, host Diane Carbo discusses the benefits of emotional support for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. She emphasizes that emotional support, including various types of animals such as dogs, birds, and fish, can provide unconditional
Dementia Care Secrets Podcast
Chris Hemsworth, the 39-year-old actor known for his roles in movies like Extraction, Thor, and the Avengers, recently worked on a documentary series called "Limitless" for Disney Plus and National Geographic. The series focuses on combating aging and maximizing the body's potential. In the fifth episode
Types of Dementia
Understanding dementia is the first step to make informed decisions. Many family caregivers do not realize the negative impact taking care of someone can have on their health and finances. Many become socially isolated while providing care.
Professional Services
A recent survey of over 8,000 nurses nationwide shows that nearly half of them would choose a different career if they could start all over again. The survey highlights the growing issues of burnout and dissatisfaction among nurses, as well as the impending nursing shortage facing the nation.
Dementia Care Secrets Podcast
The podcast discusses the challenges that caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's disease and dementia face during the holiday season. It acknowledges that holidays can bring increased stress and anxiety, and these feelings can be amplified when caring for a loved one with dementia. Many caregivers tend to stop
Professional Services
Mike Shina of Windsong Properties in Somerset, Georgia offers expert advice on universal home design and easy modifications to accommodate changing needs.
Dementia Care Secrets Podcast
In recent news, several celebrities have come forward with their experiences of different types of dementia. Chris Hemsworth, known for his role as Thor, discovered through genetic testing that he has a significantly increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. He carries two copies of the APOE4 gene, putting
Caregiver Stories
A personal account of the struggles and triumphs of caring for an elderly parent, including the physical and emotional challenges faced and strategies for coping with them. Learn from one person's journey and find comfort in knowing you're not alone.
Ask the Experts
If you are caring for a person with dementia, when the time comes and they need help bathing, will we need a walk in tub, instead of shower?
Dementia Care Secrets Podcast
Dementia progress can be gradual in stages ranging from early stage advancing to late stage dementia. Some people with dementia will advance in the dementia stages gradually, like stair steps. Others will progress rapidly through the seven stages of dementia.
Treatment Options
Dementia can cause a variety of visual problems, including hallucinations, illusions, misperceptions, and misidentifications. Learn about solutions such as eye care, environmental adaptations, and color changes that can help improve visual health for those with dementia.
Dementia Care Secrets Podcast
This podcast transcript provides a guide to dementia care for individuals diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's disease. It emphasizes the unique challenges faced by caregivers of younger adults with dementia and the importance of maintaining a positive outlook and staying active. Financial considerations, such as mortgage payments and