Pets and Alzheimer's
Most of us have already experienced the joy and unconditional love a pet can bring to a home. Caregivers often ask if it is appropriate to bring a pet into the home of someone with Alzheimer's - espec...
28 Sep 202214min
Picking Your Battles
As Alzheimer's progresses, your loved one may do or say something quite out of the ordinary. So when is it appropriate to let it go vs confronting or correcting them over these issues? In this episode...
21 Sep 202220min
How To Move Your Loved One Into Your Home
When it is time to move your loved one into your home, there are a number of important considerations that need to be addressed. In this episode, we look at these considerations and provide guidance o...
14 Sep 202227min
Deciding to Move a Loved One Into Your Home
Sometimes, it is necessary to move your parent with Alzheimer's into your home because it is no longer safe to live alone. In this episode, we examine how to make the decision and what to do in advanc...
7 Sep 202225min
Alzheimer's and Pain
As a caregiver, your goal is to manage their health and safety, and maximize their quality of life. But when pain enters the equation, it can make these goals difficult to achieve. In this episode, we...
31 Aug 202230min
Living In The Alzheimer's Moment
Because someone with Alzheimer's has diminished short-term memory, they often live in the moment. They don't remember what they did earlier in the day, and they don't know anything about tomorrow. The...
24 Aug 202216min
When Your Loved One Says Things Not True
As Alzheimer's progresses, your loved one may say things that aren't true or accurate. They may make things up, say something totally out of context, or say something quite surprising. In this episode...
17 Aug 20229min
When You Are Accused of Stealing
Has your loved one with Alzheimer's ever accused you of stealing their things? What do you do? How do you respond? In this episode, we explore why this happens and how to best respond to the accusatio...
10 Aug 202217min
