When you are being rushed by someone to complete a task, how does it make you feel? Not all that great, right? Well, that feeling doesn't go away when dementia enters the picture. This week Teepa and Greg discuss how taking a slower approach to care can actually save you time, as it reduces the chance of encountering resistance and defensive behavior. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com .
Jan 14, 2022•9 min•Season 1Ep. 130
After another pandemic year, there are were still many things that we learned when it comes to people living with dementia and us as care partners. Tune in this week to hear what Teepa and Greg learned. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com .
Jan 07, 2022•8 min
Now that we're over a month out from this years virtual conference, Greg and Teepa discuss what things stayed the same, which things were new, and what to look forward to in the future. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com .
Dec 31, 2021•8 min•Season 1Ep. 128
What are some key things you should keep in mind when it comes to celebrating the holidays with a loved one that is living with dementia? Tune in this week to hear Teepa's tips and insights on this timely topic. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com .
Dec 24, 2021•9 min•Season 1Ep. 127
This week, Teepa and Greg tackled a few questions that we've received from our podcast listeners. Join us to hear to hear what their thoughts are, and feel free to send in your own questions for future episodes! To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com .
Dec 17, 2021•9 min•Season 1Ep. 126
How much do you know about your "little brain"? Why is it important to have a basic understanding of it? Join us this week as Teepa and Greg discuss interesting topic. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com .
Dec 10, 2021•10 min•Season 1Ep. 125
In a conversation similar to last week, this week Teepa and Greg tackle the topic of why some care partners struggle with feelings of anger and frustration when caring for a person living with dementia. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com .
Dec 03, 2021•10 min•Season 1Ep. 124
Have you ever had feelings of guilt when it came to caring for a loved one living with dementia? If you have, you are not alone. Join us for this week's podcast as Teepa and Greg discuss why might some people struggle with feelings of guilt. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com .
Nov 26, 2021•10 min•Season 1Ep. 123
What lessons have facilities learned throughout the past year and a half? With staff shortages being a common problem, is now still not a good time to place a loved one living with dementia in a care facility? Join us this week to learn Teepa's thoughts on the matter. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com .
Nov 19, 2021•8 min•Season 1Ep. 122
As we head towards the end of the year, holidays and celebrations are usually top of mind. How can we come together, when it's safe to do so, and continue providing support our loved ones living with dementia? Tune in this week as Teepa and Greg discuss this timely topic. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com .
Nov 12, 2021•8 min•Season 1Ep. 121
Facilities struggling to find and keep care givers are choosing to close instead. News articles like these are worrisome for many, which is why this week Teepa and Greg discuss why we should be aware of the repercussions this may have for our loved ones living with dementia. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com .
Nov 05, 2021•11 min•Season 1Ep. 120
With this year's annual PAC Conference just over two weeks out, Teepa and Greg discuss what you can expect from the upcoming slate of events and talks. If you haven't registered yet, you can do so here: PAC Annual Conference To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com .
Oct 29, 2021•9 min•Season 1Ep. 119
How can a care partner that wants to care for and support their person living with dementia, do so while maintaining their dignity and minimizing aggression? In this episode, Teepa and Greg discuss what to consider first, along with other helpful tips. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com .
Oct 22, 2021•11 min•Season 1Ep. 118
For this week's episode, Teepa and Greg discuss a topic that most people are uncomfortable addressing, incontinence. Particularly when it involves a person living with dementia, is it important for us to know what to expect and how we can provide support. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com .
Oct 15, 2021•12 min•Season 1Ep. 117
Despite the advances in understanding the different forms and types of dementia, there is still an air of stigma that surrounds the topic. Join us this week as Teepa and Greg discuss why that may be, and how we can better support people that are living with dementia. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com .
Oct 08, 2021•10 min•Season 1Ep. 116
Topping a poll that was presented last year on which dementias our listeners wanted to learn more about, Teepa discusses what care partners should expect to encounter with people that are living with Young Onset or Vascular dementias. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com .
Oct 01, 2021•11 min•Season 1Ep. 115
Have you ever wondered exactly how many different forms and types of dementia there are that we know about? 20, 50, over 100 maybe? Join us this week as Teepa and Greg discuss the reality of how many different types of dementia exist, and why we should know the basics of each type. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com .
Sep 24, 2021•9 min•Season 1Ep. 114
Does your loved one living with dementia like to collect and hold onto items long past their usefulness, like old newspapers or bags? How do you approach the subject of maybe reducing some of the clutter without starting an argument? Join us this week as Teepa and Greg discuss some tips and insights that can help. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com .
Sep 17, 2021•9 min•Season 1Ep. 113
Have you ever wondered how Teepa came up with the GEMS model? You won't want to miss this week's episode then! Join us as Teepa discusses how and why she developed the GEMS model, and how you can support people living with dementia to help them shine. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com .
Sep 10, 2021•11 min•Season 1Ep. 112
How do you expect the unexpected when it comes to providing support for someone living with dementia? Is that even possible? Join us this week as Teepa and Greg discuss some tips on how you can adapt and respond to unexpected events. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com .
Sep 03, 2021•13 min•Season 1Ep. 111
Revisiting a challenging situation that is all too familiar for care partners, this week Teepa and Greg discuss why this happens, and how you can adapt to better support your loved one living with dementia. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com .
Aug 27, 2021•13 min•Season 1Ep. 110
Continuing the topic of how temperatures can affect people living with dementia, in this episode, Teepa and Greg discuss what you should know when outside temperatures drop. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com .
Aug 20, 2021•11 min•Season 1Ep. 109
This week, Teepa and Greg discussed a topic that is all too familiar for Teepa: how to help a person living dementia understand when they can no longer live at home or alone. Teepa's tips and insights can also be applied to other difficult conversations topics, so this is one episode you don't want to miss! To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com .
Aug 16, 2021•12 min•Season 1Ep. 108
This week, Teepa and Greg discuss a question that was submitted by a care partner that is supporting her mother living with dementia. Join us to see what tips and insights Teepa offers, that can also benefit you and your person living with dementia. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com .
Jul 30, 2021•12 min•Season 1Ep. 107
In this week's episode, Teepa and Greg discuss what role our genetics and other risk factors, such as stress and high blood pressure, factor in whether we develop dementia or not. You don't want to miss this one! To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com .
Jul 23, 2021•10 min
How do I manage challenging situations in dementia care? How can I tell when my loved one living with dementia is reaching the later stages of dementia? Join us this week as Teepa and Greg discuss these two frequently requested questions. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com .
Jul 16, 2021•11 min•Season 1Ep. 105
How can we get direct care staff to try something new or different when it comes to dementia care? According to Teepa, the first step is getting curious and asking questions. Join us this week as Teepa and Greg discuss some helpful tips you can try. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com .
Jul 09, 2021•9 min•Season 1Ep. 104
When the temperature changes in their environment, how is someone living with dementia affected when it comes to regulating their own body temperature? Joins us this week as Teepa and Greg discuss this topic. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com .
Jul 02, 2021•8 min•Season 1Ep. 103
In this episode of the Dementia Care Partner Talk Show podcast, Teepa and Greg discuss two specific questions that deal with past relationships and people who are living with dementia. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com . You can also contact us at 877-877-1671 or at info@teepasnow.com.
Jun 25, 2021•9 min
This week Teepa and Greg discuss how we can help someone living with dementia find joy in their day-to-day lives, even when they can't remember who they are. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com .
Jun 18, 2021•11 min•Season 1Ep. 101
