47. Physical Changes with Dementia

We're continuing our discussion about when you need to move your loved one living with dementia or Alzheimer's and today we're going to talk about setting up for success in these types of transitions. Especially around moving between living or care settings with dementia or Alzheimer's, it's important to plan ahead, act early, and communicate well to allow for the best chance of success. If you're looking for tips to set up for success in transitioning between care settings and home, this is the podcast.

Today we're going to talk about options for moving with dementia, specifically when your loved one can't continue to live in their home. The process of helping them choose, or having to choose for them, the next place to live can be completely overwhelming. In other episodes in this series, we're going to talk about the emotions and tips for transitioning between settings, but today is for exploring the options so you can at least have an understanding of the range of choices and how they might stack up as you consider moving your loved one living with dementia or Alzheimer's.   Have a question or idea? Drop us a line! [email protected]

This episode is part of a series on transitions in care. We're going to explore all of the aspects of moving a loved one with dementia including housing options, how to plan for success and how to pay for it. Today we're starting with step one, knowing when to move your loved one to a different living situation. We're exploring why and when a move might become necessary and how to navigate through feelings that come up through this process.   Have a request or idea or question? Drop us a line! [email protected]

Today we're continuing the Spring Cleaning series at Everyday Dementia Guide. We're talking about letting go of what's no longer working in this season of life. Today we're going to talk about the double-edged sword of socializing as a care partner of someone living with dementia or Alzheimer's. This is so tricky, because the absolute best thing you can do for your brain, is to stay engaged socially. But, as you know or may be about to know, socializing and dementia can be challenging. Have a question or idea for the podcast? Drop us a line! [email protected]  

Today we're continuing the Spring Cleaning series at Everyday Dementia Guide. We're talking about letting go of what's no longer working in this season of life. Today we're tackling a huge source of stress, guilt and a dozen other feelings for care partners: expectations. When you are a dementia care partner, you get the perfect opportunity for an expectation audit and spring cleaning. If you're feeling burdened by heavy expectations of others or yourself lately, this episode is for you. Have a question or request for the podcast? Send it over! [email protected]

Today we're continuing the Spring Cleaning series at Everyday Dementia Guide. We're going to talk about out with the old and in with the new and we're applying it to many areas in our life. We're exploring the opportunity that you have to really refine all areas of your life to serve you where you are now. Today we're going to talk about what you can do to your task list to optimize for success in your care partner journey. If you're new to being a dementia care partner, or if you've been at it for awhile and are feeling completely overwhelmed, this episode is for you.   Have a question or request for the podcast? Drop us a line at [email protected]

This episode marks the beginning of our Spring Cleaning series at Everyday Dementia Guide. We're going to talk about out with the old and in with the new and we're applying it to things around the home, but also expectations, tasks and even social time. We'll explore the opportunity that you have to really refine all areas of your life to serve you where you are now. Today we're going to talk about what you can do in your home to optimize for dementia or Alzheimer's.   Have a question or request for the podcast? Drop us a line at [email protected]

In this episode we're going to try and clear up some confusion, about a condition that causes sudden confusion, within the context of a disease that also causes a lot of confusion. We're talking about delirium, especially as it relates to dementia and Alzheimer's. We'll go through what it is, how to recognize it, and what to do if you think your loved one may be experiencing delirium.   Resources: Delirium vs. Dementia Quick Chart   Have a question or idea for a podcast? Send it to us at [email protected]  

Today we're talking about the stages of dementia and Alzheimer's. What are the stages of the disease and how will we get through them? We'll explore the three stage model and go through about how long each stage lasts and what kinds of behaviors you might see in each stage. We'll also talk about why stressing over which stage your're in, is not necessary.   RESOURCES: Alzheimer's Association Dementia Stages Healthline Dementia Stages   Have a request or idea for the podcast? We'd love to hear from you! [email protected]

When we talk about Alzheimer's and dementia, we spend a lot of time talking about how the brain is affected, but there may be other physical changes also. As with everything dementia, not all of these things will happen to you or your loved one, so please try not to be overwhelmed. This list is just an attempt to explain and inform you so you feel more prepared.   RESOURCES: Verywell Health Article on Physical Changes Have a request or idea for the podcast? We'd love to hear from you! [email protected]