Listen and learn about Pam Speta's "New Approach to Family Care." To hear Pam Speta talk live and learn more, join us at the first annual PAC Conference in Cary, N.C.! Get your ticket today at https://teepasnow.com/pac-annual-conference/ .
Sep 23, 2019•15 min•Season 1Ep. 41
Listen to Teepa Snow talk about the common causes and meaning of sundowning. Learn even more by attending the LIVE webinar with Teepa Snow on the topic of sundowning! Click here to reserve your webinar ticket today ! Interested in diving even deeper and attending the Positive Approach to Care Inaugural Conference with Teepa Snow LIVE on November 18th and 19th? Click here to secure your Conference Ticket today ! (Tickets quantities are strictly limited.)...
Aug 23, 2019•14 min•Season 1Ep. 40
In this episode, Deborah Youngblood of PACE ( Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly ), talks about how their branch was able to integrate Positive Approach to Care methods. Hear Deborah Youngblood present LIVE at the Annual Positive Approach to Care Conference in Cary, NC, on November 18th and 19th, 2019. Visit https://teepasnow.com/pac-annual-conference/ to secure your ticket today! Learn more about PACE at http://www.pacesemi.org/ ....
Aug 08, 2019•24 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Get Teepa Snow's tips and strategies to get someone to go see a medical provider when they don't want to go. Interested in learning even more about this topic? Join Teepa Snow LIVE on August 29, 2019, on a webinar about Strategies to Get Someone to a Healthcare Provider When They Don't Want to Go ....
Jul 24, 2019•22 min•Season 1Ep. 38
When a person living with dementia strikes out at you, it is time to take a step back and consider what triggered that reaction. All too frequently, care partners become focused on their goal or task and forget to seek permission to help. Listen to Teepa Snow and Dorothy Colby in this podcast about strategies to provide support when a person living with dementia is physically resistant. Interested in learning more about this topic? Join Teepa Snow LIVE on July 23, 2019, on a webinar about How to...
Jul 10, 2019•27 min
Listen and learn how Mark and Brenda, a husband and wife team, are enjoying life after his diagnosis of vascular dementia. Interested in learning more about how they strengthened their marriage after the diagnosis? Join Teepa Snow, the PAC Team, Mark and Brenda, and many other speakers at the first Positive Approach to Care Annual Conference in Cary, NC! Click here to learn more .
Jun 27, 2019•34 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Have you wondered what an Online Dementia Care Support Group is like, and how it may benefit you? Listen to Carolyn Lukert, one of the facilitators of the " Dementia Care Partner Support Series ," about the surprising experiences and benefits she's seen for people partaking in the series. Interested in joining the next Care Partner Support Series? Visit https://teepasnow.com/services/consulting/care-partner-support-series/ to learn more!...
Jun 13, 2019•23 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Listen and learn with Teepa Snow which three skills and two strengths dementia care partners need to avoid becoming the Lone Ranger . Interested in taking your dementia care skills to the next level? Join Teepa Snow's elite community of Positive Approach to Care (PAC) Certified, Independent Trainers, Coaches, or Consultants ! Click the links below to learn more: PAC Certified Trainer PAC Certified Coach PAC Certified Consultant PAC Certified Engagement Leader Interested in other Positive Approac...
May 22, 2019•21 min•Season 1Ep. 34
In this episode, Dr. Tia Powell, author of the book Dementia Reimagined, and dementia care educator, Teepa Snow, discuss building a life of joy and dignity with dementia. Dr. Powell's book Dementia Reimagined: Building a Life of Joy and Dignity from Beginning to End is now available. Learn more about Teepa Snow and her company Positive Approach to Care at www.teepasnow.com ....
Apr 30, 2019•18 min•Season 1Ep. 33
In this episode, Dr. Tia Powell, author of the book Dementia Reimagined , and dementia care educator, Teepa Snow, discuss building a life of joy and dignity with dementia. Dr. Powell's book Dementia Reimagined: Building a Life of Joy and Dignity from Beginning to End is now available. Learn more about Teepa Snow and her company Positive Approach to Care at www.teepasnow.com ....
Apr 19, 2019•18 min
How Can You Determine Where Someone Should/Could Live, and How Much Support They Will Need to Be Safe and Live Well? In this episode Teepa Snow discusses how needs, abilities, and interests change as the dementia progresses. Learn how to set up the environment to reduce distress when changes have to be made. Would love to learn more? Join us for a LIVE webinar with Teepa on May 24, 2019 , on this very topic! Click here to secure your seat today! Additional available resources: - Get a free 30 mi...
Apr 05, 2019•15 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Learn about strategies and options to provide someone who is looking for an unavailable person with a sense of comfort and connection through the use of positive interaction and supportive communication techniques. Join Teepa LIVE during the April 22nd, 2019, webinar on this very topic! Click here to register and secure your seat today!...
Mar 29, 2019•20 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Learn Teepa Snow's helpful strategies in how to best respond when someone living with dementia asks the same questions over and over again. Join Teepa in a LIVE webinar on this very topic on March 27, 2019! Click here to register and secure your seat today.
Mar 22, 2019•15 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Learn with Teepa Snow about common challenges with bathing and hygiene when assisting a person living with dementia. Watch a YouTube clip with Teepa about bathing by clicking here . Also, check out Teepa Snow's video "The Art of Caregiving" for many more highly effective and compassionate care approaches to bathing, eating, dressing, transfers, and how to respond when challenges in communication create strong reactions by the person living with dementia....
Mar 19, 2019•14 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Learn with Teepa Snow how to help when a person living with dementia is lost in time or space. Enjoyed what you heard and would love to learn more? Join Teepa for a LIVE webinar on March 11th, 2019, for only $20! Click here now to secure your webinar seat*! (*Access is limited.)
Mar 01, 2019•16 min•Season 1Ep. 27
What is the difference between being a caregiver and a care partner? Listen in as we chat with Teepa Snow, world-renowned dementia care expert, on what that difference is and how being a care partner can improve the relationship between you and the person living with dementia. Enjoyed what you heard, and want to learn even more? Browse Teepa Snow's low cost webinar series, and interact with her LIVE during one of these upcoming sessions: https://teepasnow.com/services/online-learning/live-public...
Feb 26, 2019•14 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Get Teepa Snow's tips and insights on how to increase mutual understanding between you and a person living with dementia.
Feb 01, 2019•12 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Learn how Teepa Snow’s “Positive Approach to Care” techniques are different from traditional dementia care methods. Want to learn even more? Join Teepa at one of her "Ask Teepa Anything" LIVE streams by clicking here . Want to chat with others who are caring for a person living with dementia? Join our free "Dementia Care Partner Talkshow" Group on Facebook - an online community for listeners of our podcast and dementia care partners that would like to share experiences and thoughts with other pe...
Jan 23, 2019•13 min•Season 1Ep. 24
This episode is an announcement about some changes to this podcast and its team. Hint: In the future you're likely to hear a lot more of Teepa Snow! Join her at one of her "Ask Teepa Anything" by clicking here .
Jan 21, 2019•7 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Find out how to increase your chances for a beautiful holiday season with your person living with Alzheimer's or another form of dementia. Get the free "Holiday Tips for Everyone Living with Dementia" handout at https://www.pineseducation.org/holidays/ Join our free and brand new "Dementia Caregiver Talkshow" Group on Facebook - an online community for listeners of our podcast and dementia caregivers that would like to share experiences and thoughts with other people that are also on the dementi...
Nov 21, 2018•22 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Learn which everyday tasks can become difficult for seniors living at home, and how you can adapt the environment to reduce dangers and increase quality of life. Learn more about the Teepa Snow programs we mention using the links below: "In-Home Dementia Care: Tips & Techniques" : Learn more about the DVD at https://bit.ly/2yUXXWf or save $10 and watch the same video online instead at https://bit.ly/2AMB6xu. "Living at Home with Mid to Later Stage Dementia": Learn more about the DVD at https...
Nov 05, 2018•29 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Learn creative tips & techniques to reduce stress during bath time. To learn more about the "Mini Course" on bathing in late stage dementia, visit https://www.pineseducation.org/product/mini-course-assistance-with-eating-drinking-in-late-stage-dementia-copy/ Also check out our blog "11 Tips for Bathing A Person Living with Dementia" at https://www.pineseducation.org/11-tips-for-bathing-a-person-with-dementia/ Join our free and brand new "Dementia Caregiver Talkshow" Group on Facebook - an on...
Oct 30, 2018•28 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Learn why knowing the difference between the different available memory care options can impact the quality of care and life of your loved one living with dementia. Join our free and brand new "Dementia Caregiver Talkshow" Group on Facebook - an online community for listeners of our podcast! Visit www.facebook.com/groups/dementiacaregiver and answer two simple questions to join!
Oct 22, 2018•29 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Learn how spousal relationships change as the dementia progresses. This episode features special guest Teepa Snow. Join our free and brand new "Dementia Caregiver Talkshow" Group on Facebook - an online community for listeners of our podcast and dementia caregivers that would like to share experiences and thoughts with other people that are also on the dementia journey. Visit www.facebook.com/groups/dementiacaregiver and answer two simple questions to join!
Oct 16, 2018•18 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Learn how spousal relationships change as the dementia progresses. This episode features special guests Teepa Snow and Linn Possell. Join our free and brand new "Dementia Caregiver Talkshow" Group on Facebook - an online community for listeners of our podcast and dementia caregivers that would like to share experiences and thoughts with other people that are also on the dementia journey. Visit www.facebook.com/groups/dementiacaregiver and answer two simple questions to join!
Oct 12, 2018•17 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Learn why hospital stays can be dangerous for people living with dementia, and how you can be their advocate and make sure your loved one's stay will end with the most positive outcome possible. Download the "Hospital Bag" and "Personal Medical History" lists at www.pineseducation.org/hospital
Oct 02, 2018•27 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Learn about the symptoms of Lewy Body Dementia, and why misdiagnosing the condition can have serious side effects. Limited Time-Offer: Save 20% on the Lewy Body Dementia program with care expert Teepa Snow! Visit www.pineseducation.org/lbd to see free video clips and order the full video today. (Discount Offer expires 10/01/2018). Join our free and brand new "Dementia Caregiver Talkshow" Group on Facebook - an online community for listeners of our podcast and dementia caregivers that would like ...
Sep 21, 2018•30 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Learn about the different stages of dementia, and how to focus on the positives as the disease progresses. Watch Teepa Snow's video "Progression of Dementia" online immediately at https://www.pineseducation.org/product/progression-of-dementia-seeing-gems-not-just-loss-with-teepa-snow-2/ or on DVD at https://www.pineseducation.org/product/progression-of-dementia-seeing-gems-not-just-loss-with-teepa-snow/. You're outside the U.S.A.? It's also available on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Alzheimer...
Sep 17, 2018•32 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Learn about common triggers that cause sundowning, and get creative strategies to keeping a regular circadian rhythm. This is a sample of a "Full Spectrum" lamp we mention in this podcast: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B012BAGKHS/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B012BAGKHS&linkCode=as2&tag=demecareacad-20&linkId=b201b80ce0c8a1e7e6ddcc8c614eef1d This is the video excerpt with Teepa in which she demonstrates a "dry swallow:" https://www.youtube....
Sep 10, 2018•24 min•Season 1Ep. 13
This episode features our special guest and dementia care trainer Teepa Snow! Listen and learn about her top five tips if you think a person might be living with Alzheimer's or another form of dementia. Browse our available videos with Teepa Snow visit www.pineseducation.org. Join our free and brand new "Dementia Caregiver Talkshow" Group on Facebook - an online community for listeners of our podcast and dementia caregivers that would like to share experiences and thoughts with other people that...
Sep 03, 2018•19 min•Season 1Ep. 12