With more and more places opening back up and inviting in-person events, Positive Approach to Care is following suit by ramping up our in-person training events and certification courses. Have you ever stopped and wondered why an in-person training feels so distinct from a strictly virtual one? Could it be the realtime exploration of ideas and scenarios? Join us this week as Teepa and Greg discuss why a PAC in-person training is one you have to experience for yourself. To learn more about this m...
Mar 10, 2023•11 min•Season 1Ep. 190
Touching on a sensitive topic, this week Teepa and Greg address tough questions on elder abuse and where we draw the lines between neglect, care, and abuse. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com .
Mar 03, 2023•12 min•Season 1Ep. 189
If you are currently the care partner, family or professional, for a person that is living with dementia, there are things you know to avoid saying or doing. This week Teepa and Greg discuss helpful insights and tips that visiting friends and family can follow to increase the chances of a positive, engaging visit. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com .
Feb 24, 2023•9 min•Season 1Ep. 188
Unless we have a plan set in place to provide better care and support ahead of time, does it really help to know what potential early markers of dementia we may or may not have? As of yet, there is no cure for dementia and we cannot turn back the hands of time to fix past behavior. So our path forward should be to increase our awareness and skills and to build a support network where no one care partner runs the risk of burning out. To this end, that's why we offer free 30-minute consultations t...
Feb 17, 2023•10 min•Season 1Ep. 187
Over 120. That's how many different forms and causes of dementia there are that we currently know about. So when talking about addressing dementia care concerns, we need to acknowledge that symptoms are not limited to only memory loss. Join us this week as Teepa explains why plans to address dementia care plan should be aware of all forms and types of dementia. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com ....
Feb 10, 2023•11 min•Season 1Ep. 186
With help from two key members of the PAC team, this week's podcast episode discusses Teepa's latest book, When is Enough, Enough? More workbook than textbook, this latest release continues the trend of relationship-focused care and explores how one person can, with the right skill, knowledge, and awareness provide support for those with less awareness. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com ....
Feb 03, 2023•11 min•Season 1Ep. 185
What does a broken car engine part have in common with our brain? More than we think if we’re talking about a form of dementia that affects our frontotemporal area. The same reason we see specialized professionals for other needs is why we should seek out medical professionals that have been trained to help us better understand why a person living with brain change does (or does not) do a task as well as they used to. Join us this week as Teepa discusses a few basic brain functions we should kno...
Jan 27, 2023•10 min•Season 1Ep. 184
Too often when a person is living with brain change, we tend to notice their behavioral changes first rather than the human being standing in front of us. How can we learn to focus on what abilities they still have instead? How would that change the dynamics in our interactions? Join us this week as Teepa and Greg discuss another timely topic. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com ....
Jan 20, 2023•9 min•Season 1Ep. 183
To be clear, there are certainly more than four challenges that families face when handling arrangements for end-of-life care. Of those, this week Teepa and Greg discuss four major hurdles that can help us be better prepared when that time comes. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com .
Jan 13, 2023•10 min•Season 1Ep. 182
As we kick off a new year, what are some changes that we would like to see for those that are caring for a person living with brain change? Perhaps more training that focuses on skill-building and creating a support structure? Or more awareness that helps explain what dementia really is, neurodegeneration. Join us this week as Teepa and Greg discuss. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com ....
Jan 06, 2023•11 min•Season 1Ep. 181
So what is a health advisor exactly and why do I need one? Is it just a trusted friend or relative? What choices will they be trusted to make on my behalf? These and other great questions are answered in this week's episode. Join us and learn why having a health advisor is so important! To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com .
Dec 30, 2022•12 min•Season 1Ep. 180
As Teepa and Greg discuss in this episode, there is only one real constant in life, change. Changing needs, changing likes, changing dislikes are all things we need learn to adapt to in order to provide better support for people living with dementia as they progress through their journey. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com .
Dec 23, 2022•9 min•Season 1Ep. 179
As the use of anti-psychotic drugs are discouraged, what are some alternatives that we as care partners can choose to help a person living with dementia that are non-pharmacological? Join us for another episode as Teepa and Greg discuss this important topic. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com .
Dec 16, 2022•8 min•Season 1Ep. 178
"Use it or Lose it," was the theme for this year's conference. But as Teepa discusses in this episode, there was a shift in the name halfway through to, "Use it Until You Lose it". Join us this week to learn why, and also to hear what challenges and successes the team had along the way. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com .
Dec 09, 2022•11 min•Season 1Ep. 177
After almost three years apart, this holiday season more and more families will be coming together in-person. Before those happy reunions arrive however, have we stopped to get a little curious about what changes may have occurred during this time? For example, has our tolerance for certain activities, noises, or smells changed? Could those same changes have happened for our person that is living with dementia? What would that mean for everyone else at the reunion? Join us this week as Teepa and...
Dec 02, 2022•7 min•Season 1Ep. 176
The phenomenon known as sundowning is when a person who is living with dementia no longer has the capacity to participate in normal, day-to-day activities as they did earlier in the day. While it is true that this typically happens towards the end of the day, there are several factors behind this decline in ability. Join us for another episode as Teepa and Greg explore this topic. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com ....
Nov 25, 2022•12 min•Season 1Ep. 175
The simple answer is: it depends. If a person has lived a sedentary life up until now, they would certainly benefit from tasks like washing the car or taking long walks. But there is no magic pill that will completely prevent a person from developing dementia. Join us this week as Teepa and Greg discuss what steps we can take before and after someone has been diagnosed with a form of dementia. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com ....
Nov 18, 2022•8 min•Season 1Ep. 174
Touching on a subject that was submitted from a listener, Teepa and Greg discuss some of the challenges that families face when choosing a memory care unit. For example, many states have no requirements for memory care providers to have any type of specialized training. And if they do, it usually does not go beyond putting a video. What are some things to look for or ask about? Join us this week to find out. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com ....
Nov 11, 2022•12 min•Season 1Ep. 173
There are a number of factors that can cause changes in our brain function that are not related to any dementia. So when is an "early sign" of dementia in reality, a risk factor that can be mitigated? Join the team this week as we get a little curious about this important topic. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com .
Nov 04, 2022•11 min•Season 1Ep. 172
When a person living with dementia wanders around their environment, is it always because they're trying to escape or elope? Or are they simply wanting to walk around and explore? The answer isn't always so easy, as Teepa and Greg discuss in this week's episode. If you are part of an organization or agency and are interested in becoming a PAC Designated Organization, contact us at 877-877-1671 or at info@teepasnow.com . To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepas...
Oct 28, 2022•9 min•Season 1Ep. 171
Medications are typically administered when trying to help a person, such as when they have an infection of some kind. But chemical restraints on the other hand have a much different use: they're used to restrain or control a person's abilities. Why do some facilities still use this type of restraint? Is there a better way to help and care for a person, particularly one that is living with brain change? Join us this week as Teepa and Greg discuss. If you are part of an organization or agency and...
Oct 21, 2022•9 min•Season 1Ep. 170
In this week's episode, Greg and Teepa discuss a recent study on how years of research based on a key finding may have been faked, according to a recent investigation. Does that mean that all hope is lost? Not necessarily, as our mission at Positive Approach to Care is to build awareness of what living with dementia looks like, and then provide training for care partners so they can provide compassionate help and support based on what abilities still remain, rather than focusing on what is lost....
Oct 14, 2022•10 min•Season 1Ep. 169
After some time in production, Positive Approach to Care (PAC) is excited to announce our newest tool, Getting to Know Dementia: A Community Series. It is designed to help build awareness to better support those in our communities that are living with brain change. If you are part of an organization or agency and are interested in becoming a PAC Designated Organization, contact us at 877-877-1671 or at info@teepasnow.com To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepa...
Oct 07, 2022•9 min•Season 1Ep. 168
A recent study has demonstrated that it is possible to determine cognitive decline in some people using music. Why is having one so important? One big reason is that most dementia diagnosis don't happen until a person is already in the middle stages. So being able to spot it sooner gives you more time to prepare and adjust. For more information on Relias Academy, visit reliasacademy.com . To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com ....
Sep 30, 2022•12 min•Season 1Ep. 167
Is our risk factor based on our lifestyle choices, our age, or something else? As it turns out, the answer isn't quite that simple. Join us for another episode as Teepa and Greg go over risk factors and what they mean for us. For more information on Relias Academy, visit reliasacademy.com . To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com ....
Sep 23, 2022•13 min•Season 1Ep. 166
While the root cause is still unknown, one possible reason is due to estrogen. Or could it be that women typically live longer than men? Does the risk factor increase the longer a person lives? These and other interesting questions are the topic of this weeks podcast. Join us and join the conversation. For more information on Relias Academy, visit reliasacademy.com . To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com ....
Sep 16, 2022•12 min•Season 1Ep. 165
As taboo as the subject of sexuality and intimacy may be in certain parts of the world, it is still an important subject to have a discussion on. Join us this week as Teepa and Greg talk over not only behaviors but what tricky situations we may encounter when a person living with dementia transitions into a residential care setting. For more information on Relias Academy, visit reliasacademy.com . To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com ....
Sep 09, 2022•10 min•Season 1Ep. 164
How can we provide actionable, practical help for people that are living with brain change? The first step is to get a little curious and ask ourselves, how is the person feeling? Are they even aware that they're living with brain change? Join us for another episode as Teepa and Greg discuss how we can better support those around us that are living with brain change. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com ....
Sep 02, 2022•11 min•Season 1Ep. 163
We've seen headlines about caregivers who have been arrested and charged with criminal negligence. What does that mean for family and professional care partners that care for people that are living with dementia? Join us this week as Teepa and Greg discuss! 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 26, 2022•12 min•Season 1Ep. 162
When a person living with dementia wanders and gets lost, there are services in many locations that can help to locate them. But what if we as care partners could be proactive and anticipate when someone is more likely to want to get away? This week, Teepa discusses how we can help reduce the number of elopement incidents by better understanding their needs and wants. To learn more about this month's sponsor, please visit https://connectivities.us To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, p...
Aug 19, 2022•12 min•Season 1Ep. 161
