After a two-year hiatus, PAC will be gathering together in North Carolina for this year's annual conference, PAC Promotes Function - Use it or Lose it! Join us this week and learn what changes will be made and why we think they will improve everyone's overall experience. To learn more about this month's sponsor, please visit https://connectivities.us To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com ....
Aug 12, 2022•10 min•Season 1Ep. 160
With so much information available online that tell us what we should or shouldn’t do to reduce our chances of developing dementia, is it ever too late to start making better choices? Like learning a new language, eating healthier, or exercising more. Join us for this episode as Teepa and Greg discuss another timely topic. To buy your tickets for this year's PAC Conference, please visit: PAC Promotes Function - Use it or Lose it! To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at ...
Aug 05, 2022•11 min•Season 1Ep. 159
When we look at the whole picture of what is involved in providing dignified dementia care, the real question becomes how much time, resources, money, and even our mental health can we save by investing in training? Join us this week as Teepa and Greg discuss one example of how even one day of training and awareness can go a long way. To buy your tickets for this year's PAC Conference, please visit: PAC Promotes Function - Use it or Lose it! To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please ...
Jul 29, 2022•12 min•Season 1Ep. 158
At this year's annual conference, PAC Promotes Function: Use it or Lose it!, the focus will be on helping people that are living with dementia to use which skills and abilities they still have. Because in dementia care, if you don't use it, you lose it. To buy your tickets for this year's PAC Conference, please visit: PAC Promotes Function - Use it or Lose it! To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com ....
Jul 22, 2022•9 min•Season 1Ep. 157
But it doesn't mean we're at the beginning either. For most folks, about 70%, a dementia diagnosis comes when a person is already at the mid-point of the progression of the disease. Why is it important that we keep this in mind? Join Teepa and Greg as they explore this timely topic. To buy your tickets for this year's PAC Conference, please visit: PAC Promotes Function - Use it or Lose it! To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com ....
Jul 15, 2022•10 min•Season 1Ep. 156
With so much information about dementia available in-print and online, where can we begin to learn more about it? Along with some words of caution, in this episode, Teepa and Greg discuss how we too can become dementia curious. To buy your tickets for this year's PAC Conference, please visit: PAC Promotes Function - Use it or Lose it! To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com ....
Jul 08, 2022•9 min•Season 1Ep. 155
How is it that Alzheimers disease equals dementia, but dementia doesn't necessarily equal Alzheimers? Join us this week as Teepa explains the concept of "dementia" as more of an umbrella term, rather than one specific diagnosis. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com .
Jul 01, 2022•11 min•Season 1Ep. 154
For our podcast listeners who may not know Teepa's background story, this episode will be a treat! Join us and learn what makes Teepa's approach to dementia care different, yet so effective. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com .
Jun 24, 2022•9 min•Season 1Ep. 153
Were you raised under the strict guidance of your parents, and now find yourself in a position where it's your turn to care for mom or dad, who is living with dementia? You won't want to miss this episode then! Join us as Teepa and Greg discuss what past, "unfinished" business may still be lingering that could get in the way of you providing compassionate care. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com ....
Jun 17, 2022•9 min•Season 1Ep. 152
How can you process your grief for a loved one that is living with dementia as they transition from one GEMS State to another, multiple times a day? Meaning, they can hold a conversation one minute, and not remember where they are shortly afterwards. Join us this week as Teepa and Greg discuss what strategies care partners can take, and what we need to keep in mind. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com ....
Jun 10, 2022•11 min•Season 1Ep. 151
Have you ever wondered what the difference between an adult day program and a respite program were? If so, you're in luck! This week Teepa goes over what those differences are, and which might benefit a care partner more than the other. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com .
Jun 03, 2022•12 min•Season 1Ep. 150
In this episode, Teepa and Greg address several questions that we've received from our audience members. Some of the topics covered include: Managing sleep and dementia Deliriums Diffusing anger Alcohol and dementia Why does Mom seem normal to everyone, except me? Does it ever get better? Learn more about certification opportunities here: www.teepasnow.com/certifications If you're interested in becoming a sponsor, check out more details at www.teepasnow.info/sponsors To learn more about Positive...
May 27, 2022•12 min•Season 1Ep. 149
"You have dementia." In this week's episode, Teepa and Greg discuss what most people who have received a dementia diagnosis from their doctor experienced, and what family care partners can learn to help them in their journey. Learn more about certification opportunities here: www.teepasnow.com/certifications If you're interested in becoming a sponsor, check out more details at www.teepasnow.info/sponsors To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com ....
May 20, 2022•13 min•Season 1Ep. 148
Do seizures cause dementia? Or does dementia cause seizures? These are some of the questions that Teepa and Greg discuss in this week's episode. Join us and learn what key points we should know and be aware of when it comes to seizures and a person that is also living with dementia. Learn more about certification opportunities here: www.teepasnow.com/certifications If you're interested in becoming a sponsor, check out more details at www.teepasnow.info/sponsors To learn more about Positive Appro...
May 13, 2022•12 min•Season 1Ep. 147
Teepa and the team are slowly, but surely getting back out on the road again! After having hosted our first in-person event in over 2 years in late March, many of you had so many positive things to say. How does in-person learning benefit the various types of learners? Join us this week to find out! Learn more about certification opportunities here: www.teepasnow.com/certifications To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com ....
May 06, 2022•12 min•Season 1Ep. 146
Teepa’s newest book, Understanding the Changing Brain , will help anyone interested in the topic of dementia understand why changes are happening in the brain and how your response to those changes can create distress or lead to more successful interactions. Don’t just survive dementia, learn to thrive along the way! For more information on RecallCue, visit: www.recallcue.com To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com ....
Apr 29, 2022•10 min•Season 1Ep. 145
We've covered the topic of placing a person living with dementia in a care facility before, but we're flipping the script and discussing the same topic from care staff member's point-of-view. Join us and learn how we can help to make a transition easier for both sides. For more information on RecallCue, visit: www.recallcue.com To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com ....
Apr 22, 2022•9 min•Season 1Ep. 144
This week, the team discusses an article that recently caught Teepa’s attention. Learn why an article that talked about universal design guidelines for improving quality of life and COVID infection control in residential care settings actually got us excited to read it! For more information on RecallCue, visit: www.recallcue.com To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com .
Apr 15, 2022•9 min•Season 1Ep. 143
While we aren't economists, why is it important that we're aware of how high a cost family care partners may face in the future due to dementia? Because for starters, a lot of dementia support and care is not covered by insurance. Join us this week as Teepa discusses what we need to do to make a change. For more information on RecallCue, visit: www.recallcue.com To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com ....
Apr 08, 2022•8 min•Season 1Ep. 142
Believe it or not, end-of-life and late-stage dementia do not always mean the same thing. In fact, about 50% of people who live with a form or type of dementia will actually reach the later-stages. How can we cope during these incredibly difficult times? Join us this week as Teepa discusses a few helpful strategies. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com .
Apr 01, 2022•13 min•Season 1Ep. 141
This week, Teepa and Greg revisit a topic that continues to prove popular: what happens to a person's brain when they receive a diagnosis of dementia? Two common reactions are either fight or fright. Join us to see what steps you can take to help manage your reaction, or that of a person you love. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com .
Mar 25, 2022•8 min•Season 1Ep. 140
What role do CNAs play in a care setting, and why is it important that we build a team when caring for people living with dementia? Join us this week as we discuss just how important this role really is. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com .
Mar 18, 2022•11 min•Season 1Ep. 139
Living with dementia is a lot to handle as it is, but what happens if they then catch COVID? Or what if a veteran develops a form of dementia later in life? These topics are huge and deserve a conversation, so pull up a chair and join us this week. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com .
Mar 11, 2022•11 min
Why is it important for us to understand why a person living with dementia might exhibit certain behaviors, and how we can can adapt activities to match their abilities? Join us this week as Teepa and Greg discuss this broad, but important topic. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com .
Mar 04, 2022•9 min•Season 1Ep. 137
We all like to help our loved ones in any way we can. We want them to do what we think is best. But is that always the best way? Where can we find helpful, actionable advice and strategies for caring for a person living with brain change? Join us this week as Teepa and Greg discuss this important topic. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com .
Feb 25, 2022•11 min•Season 1Ep. 136
A decline in cognitive ability does not always mean a decline in who a person used to be. Join us this week and listen as Teepa role-plays a person that has lost some verbal skill, but still very much likes to connect and engage with people. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com .
Feb 18, 2022•12 min•Season 1Ep. 135
What role does reducing distress and increasing exercise play in reducing the risk of cognitive decline? Join us this week as Teepa and Greg discuss these and other life long changes that can make a difference. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com .
Feb 11, 2022•8 min•Season 1Ep. 134
What is "granny dumping", and why is it important that we address the real root of this problem? Join us this week as Teepa and Greg discuss why someone might feel forced into this situation. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com .
Feb 04, 2022•10 min•Season 1Ep. 133
In this episode, Teepa and Greg discuss a question that was sent by one of our listeners that touches on the topic of redirection and being proactive. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com .
Jan 28, 2022•11 min•Season 1Ep. 132
Did you ever wonder how Tony Bennett could play a concert, and then not remember ever doing it a few days later? How was he able to remember all of the lyrics? Well, it turns out that this is not limited only to talented musicians. Join us this week as Teepa and Greg discuss how music can be such a powerful tool when caring for a person living with dementia. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com .
Jan 21, 2022•11 min•Season 1Ep. 131
