Let's Talk Dementia

Let's Talk Dementia


Latest Episodes

Lions, Tigers, Bears and Ants...OH NO! "Daily News"
April 14, 2024

Do you constantly surround yourself with the world news?  Newspapers…television…scrolling on your phone… all of these can be detrimental to your cognitive and emotional health.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets

LIONS, TIGERS, BEARS AND ANTS...OH NO! "Fairy Tales"
April 07, 2024

Many of us know about the Grimm Fairy Tales, but have ever thought about how scary they are? To think these stories were read to us as children is kind of crazy. The stress brought on by these scary stories is something to be considered. Stress is not o

Lions, Tigers, Bears and ANTS...OH NO! - Phobias
April 04, 2024

There are many phobias, and some you may be familiar with. I will share a few with you today that might be unfamiliar. Phobias can lead to stress. Stress leads to dementia.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-

LIONS, TIGERS, BEAR AND ANTS...OH NO! "Phobias"
April 02, 2024

Phobias are defined as an overwhelming and debilitating fear of an object, place, situation, ​feeling or animal.  Phobias can cause stress that is harmful to our bodies.   Today we will talk about a few phobias you may never have heard of.  --- Send in

Lions, Tigers, Bears and Ants - "The Cavemen"
March 18, 2024

We all live with stress that is causing dis-ease and disease. Did you know stress can cause dementia? What does that have to do with lions, tigers, bears, ants, and cavemen? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-tal

Lions, Tigers, Bears and Ants --- OH NO! Episode 1 - Cavemen
March 17, 2024

This episode is the first in a series on stress, how it affects our life, and how we can reduce its effects on our health. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-dementia/message Support this podcast: https://po

Push That Wall DOWN
March 10, 2024

No matter how hard I try or how much I want, I will not push that wall down. Arguing with your folks with dementia is much the same. You will not be successful! (Sounds like most arguments we have with anyone else!) --- Send in a voice message: https:/

Buy A Baby Doll
February 25, 2024

Have you tried giving your loved one with advanced dementia a baby doll to hold and comfort? It can be very soothing. Listen in to learn more. This is a link for one that looks so real - https://amzn.to/3OUNNfg . Happy caregiving! --- Send in a voice

Streaking
February 19, 2024

If your loved one has a tendency to remove their clothing, it might be time to investigate adaptive clothing. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-dementia/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spot

Do You Pick Your Nose?
February 13, 2024

A recent study suggested picking your nose causes Alzheimer's. Is that true?--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-dementia/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-dem