Let's Talk Dementia

Let's Talk Dementia


Latest Episodes

Finger Foods - FUN!
February 04, 2024

Finger foods are great for my one year old granddaughter. They are also a great idea for your loved one with dementia who might be having trouble manipulating a spoon or fork. Tune in for a few great recipe ideas! --- Send in a voice message: https://p

10 Rules For Common Consideration
January 25, 2024

There are 10 Rules For Common Consideration (otherwise known as 10 Commandments for Those Who Interact With People). Obeying these ten rules will make us all better communicators. This is true even in the dementia caregiving journey. --- Send in a voi

Making A Sand Bag
January 21, 2024

Making a small one pound sand bag is easy, and it is a great tool to offer strength training/weight bearing exercises for your loved one (and you).--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-dementia/messageSupport

Who Is That Old Woman In The Mirror?
January 14, 2024

Looking in the mirror is something we do without giving it much thought. Looking into the mirror when we are living in the late stages of dementia can be VERY confusing.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-dem

The Digestive System Begins In The Mouth
January 08, 2024

Did you know the digestive system begins in your mouth? It is the beginning of your gut microbiome. How we take care of our oral microbiome has a direct effect on the gut microbiome which has a direct effect on the brain! --- Send in a voice message: h

Luke 2 - A Life Changing Story
December 22, 2023

The Christmas Story from Luke 2Consider sharing this video with all of your family, but if you have a loved one with dementia who grew up hearing the story of Christs birth, they might enjoy this, also.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcast

Smile, Please
December 11, 2023

A smile can change YOUR day and the day of the person you are smiling at. Try it!. Please!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-dementia/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/let

MEDS-RX X is for X-TRA
December 03, 2023

We will finish the acronym MEDS-RX with Xtra. The Xtra things you can do to build cognitive health.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-dementia/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod

Being Grateful and a Missing Turkey
November 27, 2023

The turkey, mac and cheese and sweet potatoes went missing on Thanksgiving morning! But I found a way to be thankful. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-dementia/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcas

Let's Talk About Thanksgiving and Your Family!
November 18, 2023

Family gatherings are wonderful. Family gatherings are loud. Family gatherings can be frustrating and scary and bring about agitation in YOU and your loved one with dementia. In today's episode, we will learn ways to decrease the negative and increase