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Dementia Care Partner Talk Show with Teepa Snow

Teepa Snow's Positive Approach to Carewww.teepasnow.com
This is the Dementia Care Partner Talk Show, a podcast to help you navigate the senior care maze. Learn and laugh with us as we discuss creative solutions and ideas to common and uncommon dementia care challenges, and how to make sense of the senior care industry and options even if you're not a professional. Are you caring for a person living with dementia? We would love to hear from you! Send us a note at info@teepasnow.com and tell us what you'd like for us to discuss! You can also visit our website at www.teepasnow.com.
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Episodes

70: Caregiver vs. Care Partner, Explaining the Difference

So why does the team at Positive Approach use the term "care partner" instead of "caregiver"? Join us this week to hear Teepa explain the difference. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com . For more info on the services we offer, check out this page: Services

Oct 02, 202010 minSeason 7Ep. 70

69: Walkers, Wheelchairs and More!

Have you ever wondered what challenges walkers and wheelchairs (sometimes called ambulation aides) cause with someone living with dementia? Join us in this episode as Teepa & company discuss this interesting topic. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com .

Sep 18, 202013 minSeason 1Ep. 69

68: 2020 PAC Conference, A Virtual Gathering

PAC's 2nd annual conference goes online! Join us in this episode to learn what you can expect from this year's conference. Click Here to register today. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com .

Sep 11, 202011 minSeason 1Ep. 68

67: Teepa's Top 5 Tips

In this week's episode, Teepa distills over 40 years of dementia care experience down to her top 5 tips. Join us to find out what they are! Check out our YouTube Channel: Positive Approach to Care Ask Teepa Anything! Live on YouTube - September Session To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com . Contact us via email at info@teepasnow.com or by phone at (877)877-1671....

Aug 29, 202012 minSeason 1Ep. 67

66: How to Approach the Subject of Cognitive Tests

So you think a loved one may be developing some early signs of dementia, but you don't quite know how to approach the topic of taking a cognitive ability test? Join us for this week's episode as the team discusses possible ways to accomplish this tricky task. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com .

Aug 07, 202012 minSeason 1Ep. 66

65: Is There a Cure for Dementia?

Join the team this week as they tackle questions such as: Is there really a cure for dementia? Are there any medications that help? Can we at least slow it down? Are there things we can do to help prevent dementia? To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com .

Jul 31, 202010 minSeason 1Ep. 65

64: Scenarios That Care Partners May Face in the Dementia Journey

The topic for this week is how varied scenarios can be for care partners on the dementia journey with a loved one. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com . View available recorded webinars here: Recorded Webinars To book a free 30-minute consult with a PAC Certified Consultant: Click Here...

Jul 25, 202010 minSeason 1Ep. 64

63: Adapting to a Virtual World

How do you take something so physically involved, such as dementia care training, and adapt it to fit a new, virtual norm? Join us for this week's episode to learn how PAC was able to transition in-person training into a virtual learning experience that continues to benefit everyone involved. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com .

Jul 17, 202011 minSeason 1Ep. 63

62: How to Deal with Accusations

"You stole my purse!" Have you ever been faced with a situation where someone living with dementia is accusing you, or a care partner, with theft? In this week's episode, we join the gang as they tackle these tricky situations and learn how getting curious is a skill we should cultivate. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com .

Jul 10, 202011 minSeason 1Ep. 62

61: Is It Distress or Attention Seeking?

Greetings! In this week's episode, Teepa and the gang tackle an interesting topic: how can you differentiate between someone actually being in distress, versus just looking for attention? To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com .

Jun 26, 202012 minSeason 1Ep. 61

60: Medication and Dementia

Much like when someone is sick with a cold, when a person is living with dementia, we desperately wish we could fix it with a pill. In this week's episode, Teepa and the team discuss why that isn't possible. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com .

Jun 20, 202013 minSeason 1Ep. 60

59: All About Lewy Body Dementia

Why are we suddenly hearing more about Lewy Body Dementia? It is a type of dementia, but not always. Join us for this week's episode as Teepa and the team discuss the details related to Lewy Body. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com .

Jun 12, 202013 minSeason 1Ep. 59

58: Care & Nursing Homes, Are They Still a Good Idea?

Facilities where large groups of people are gathered together, all receiving some form of assistance. During a time where COVID-19 still has no quick solution, are they still a good idea? Join us on another episode as the team discusses this timely subject. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com .

Jun 05, 202012 minSeason 1Ep. 56

57: Loneliness and Brain Change

In this episode, Teepa and the team discuss the effects that loneliness has on people living with dementia, and emerging evidence that it may even speed up the progression of dementia. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com .

Jun 02, 202014 minSeason 1Ep. 57

56: Dementia, COVID-19 and Elder Abuse

Although not an easy topic to talk about, in this week's episode we learn Teepa's insights and thoughts on how the COVID pandemic affects the 6 pieces of the puzzle in dementia care and how elder abuse is on the rise. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com .

May 15, 202015 minSeason 1Ep. 56

55: Making the Invisible, Visible

In this episode, we spotlight the brave people who are doing the best they can with what they're told: NO visitors NO volunteer help NO engaging NO one leaves their room AND do it with equipment that we haven't given you. Learn more about Positive Approach to Care at www.teepasnow.com .

May 08, 202011 minSeason 1Ep. 55

54 - Preparing Ourselves for Reconnections

In a post-social isolation world, how can we prepare ourselves to reconnect with our loved ones that are living with dementia? Join us in this episode as Teepa shares her thoughts and insights on this important topic. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com .

May 01, 202012 minSeason 1Ep. 54

53 - What Supports Are Available for You and Your Person Living with Dementia?

With the COVID-19 pandemic still ongoing, this week's episode touches on what supports are available to you and your person living with dementia, among other things to consider. To contact us, please call us at 877-877-1671 or email us at info@teepasnow.com. Learn more about Positive Approach to Care at www.teepasnow.com .

Apr 24, 20208 minSeason 1Ep. 53

52: Taking Your Loved One Home During the Pandemic. Should You?

With high incident rates of death in care homes, this question has become all too important for families of people living with dementia. Join us in this episode to learn Teepa's thoughts and insights on the matter. If you would like a more precise, tailored answer to your question, please fill our contact form for the Consultant branch here: Consulting Services You can also reach us at info@teepasnow.com if you have general questions about our products and services....

Apr 17, 20209 minSeason 1Ep. 52

51: Why COVID-19 Makes Dementia Care So Challenging

Caring for someone living with dementia is challenging enough on its own. Join us on another episode and see why COVID-19 makes caring that much more challenging. Visit us on YouTube here: Positive Approach to Care

Apr 10, 202017 minSeason 1Ep. 51

48: What is Unique and Challenging About Vascular Dementia

In this episode, Teepa gives her insights and tips for the unique challenges that care partners of someone living with vascular dementia typically encounter. Learn more Vascular Dementia at www.teepasnow.com .

Feb 19, 202019 minSeason 1Ep. 48

44: Benefits of Dementia Care Facilities and the Right Time to Move a Loved One

Listen to dementia care expert Teepa Snow talk about the benefits of dementia care facilities, and when it might be the right time to move your loved one. Are you caring for a loved one with dementia? Get the support you need and join PAC's Online Support Group, the "Care Partner Support Series." Click here to learn more. Interested in speaking to one of our Positive Approach to Care Certified Consultants directly? Click here to schedule your free 30-minute consultation . Learn more about Teepa ...

Dec 09, 201918 minSeason 1Ep. 44

42: How to Offer Choices That Empower People and Meet Your Care Agenda

When someone doesn’t notice the needs of their body for nourishment, hydration, sleep, cleaning, grooming, or fresh clothing, it can be a challenge to get agreement to participate in the process of meeting those needs. In this episode, Teepa Snow talks about providing choices that help the person move forward into the task rather than resist the activity. Join us for the LIVE webinar with Teepa on October 10, 2019. Click here to register today! Join Teepa Snow and the PAC Team for the first-ever...

Oct 09, 201912 minSeason 1Ep. 42
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