Have you ever had the following conversation with a relative, “I just got off the phone with mom and she seemed fine, I think you’re just overreacting”? If so, then this episode is for you. Join us as Teepa explains how a person living with dementia can seemingly "pull it together" at times and what care partners should know. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com ....
Oct 06, 2023•11 min•Season 1Ep. 220
What should families know about palliative care when a person they care for is diagnosed with a form of dementia? In the beginning, the conversation would be focused more on maintenance or rehab. But what about after their journey has progressed to the later, end stages? This week, Teepa and Greg discuss why the focus should shift to keeping someone living with dementia as comfortable as possible, for as long as possible. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teep...
Sep 29, 2023•15 min•Season 1Ep. 219
This week, Teepa addresses several questions and topics that are commonly brought up by families, for example, “why do caregivers yell?” The cause can stem for a number of reasons, but there are strategies that you can use to avoid shouting matches. Want to help Teepa make her vision of a training facility that specializes in teaching PAC techniques to care partners? Visit this link to learn how: https://teepasnow.info/30days To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www....
Sep 22, 2023•14 min•Season 1Ep. 218
There are two main reasons why a decline in engaging activities (such as listening to music) should be sounding alarms for everyone. The first reason is that it helps to keep folks out of trouble, in other words, it keeps them from getting bored. And the second reason is that it gives people value in being alive, and who doesn’t want that? Join us this week as Teepa and Greg explore how music can play such an integral role in our lives. Want to help Teepa make her vision of a training facility t...
Sep 15, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 217
This week, Teepa and Greg discuss why diving right into dementia care training is so important and why the lack of hands-on training is so worrying. Some might say, "what happens if I train my staff and they leave", to which we would counter with, "what happens if you don't train them and they stay?" Want to help Teepa make her vision of a training facility that specializes in teaching PAC techniques to care partners? Visit this link to learn how: https://teepasnow.info/30days To learn more ab...
Sep 08, 2023•9 min•Season 1Ep. 216
There are always two sides to every story, and this week, we get to listen to the other side of the dementia conversation. What are some things that we should bear in mind whenever we’re interacting with someone living with brain change? Let’s hear what Dallas has to say. Want to help Teepa make her vision of a training facility that specializes in teaching PAC techniques to care partners? Visit this link to learn how: https://teepasnow.info/30days To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, ...
Sep 01, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 215
...that certain biomarkers could indicate a higher risk for developing dementia. As just one example, what are Teepa's thoughts on all these types of studies that are published on daily basis? We could tell you right now, but where's the fun in that? Pour your favorite warm beverage of choice and find your favorite chair as we dig in. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com .
Aug 25, 2023•9 min•Season 1Ep. 214
The topic on this week's agenda is addressing why our person living with dementia may constantly be losing or forgetting to use their glasses/hearing aids. Here's a preview: are they a recent acquisition, or have they been using them for years? Join us to hear what Teepa had to say. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com .
Aug 18, 2023•12 min•Season 1Ep. 213
This week's question was submitted by someone that is in the process of looking for a caregiver to provide respite care a few afternoons during the week for their husband that is living with Lewy Body dementia. Should the care partner selected be someone with awareness and knowledge of the symptoms that are typically shown, or can it just be a "sitter"? Join us and find out! To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com ....
Aug 11, 2023•12 min•Season 1Ep. 212
The short answer is no, we're not. Rather that figure out how to work with what is still there, the typical focus is on "how can we stop or slow this down?" Join us this week as Teepa and Greg discuss why the pandemic showed us how much work there is still left to do. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com .
Aug 04, 2023•12 min•Season 1Ep. 211
As it turns out, remembering who someone is and recognizing music that we heard long ago are two different types of skills. Recognizing music is different because it tends to have powerful emotions associated with them depending on what was going on in our lives when we first heard them. Another difference is that listening to music offers more of an opportunity to engage with it, as compared to staring at someone while you try to remember who they are. Join us this week as Teepa and Greg discus...
Jul 28, 2023•12 min•Season 1Ep. 210
There is still no cure for dementia. So what are Teepa Snow’s thoughts on recent drug releases that promise to improve points on a scale or to undue cognitive decline? Join us and find out! To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com .
Jul 21, 2023•9 min•Season 1Ep. 209
A recently published study stated that in order to reduce the risk of cognitive decline, we should eat healthier, exercise more, and take supplements. However, unless the changes we make become lifestyle changes, any benefits we may see are likely to be short-lived. Join us for another episode and learn why making sustainable changes should be what we strive for. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com ....
Jul 14, 2023•11 min•Season 1Ep. 208
This week, we get a little curious on what some folks consider to be “normal” or “not normal” aging. In addition to changing the wording from “normal” to “typical” aging, Teepa discusses how knowing a person’s history can be just as important as anything else when trying to spot a shift in their abilities. For example, some of us have never been good at directions, so does a change in our way-finding ability actually seem atypical? Join us this week and Teepa and Greg discuss. To learn more abou...
Jul 07, 2023•12 min•Season 1Ep. 207
When a dementia diagnosis enters the picture, many families will ultimately have to struggle with the decision of when to place their loved one in a care facility. The trouble is that by the time families start asking, "is now the right time?", they have already passed the ideal time on average by three months. Caregiver guilt, feelings of failure, and sometimes anger can all contribute to the difficulty of making this decision. Join us this week and learn how a consulting session with one of ou...
Jun 30, 2023•11 min•Season 1Ep. 206
Feeders, diapers, and task lists oh my. At some point during the pandemic, it appears that any progress we had made in our choice of words to describe tasks that happen every in a care facility have fallen flat on their face. Why? Because language and other practices that dehumanize people and reduces them down to just tasks to be completed are making a comeback unfortunately. What can we do to help change this trend? Grab your favorite drink and join us for another episode as Teepa and Greg dis...
Jun 23, 2023•12 min•Season 1Ep. 205
Has a person that is living with dementia ever accused you of walking into their room and stealing money from their wallet? If you answered yes, then this episode is for you! This week, Teepa explores the challenges of distinguishing between typical aging behaviors and which ones may be related to dementia. In addition, Teepa offers some strategies that could help you to cope when these situations pop up again in the future. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.t...
Jun 16, 2023•10 min•Season 1Ep. 204
In this week's episode, Teepa and Greg explore the world of dementia care, this time focusing on the gender imbalance in care facilities and the benefits of having more men in the field. For example, male care partners can offer unique perspectives and form social bonds that go beyond completing a list of tasks. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com .
Jun 09, 2023•11 min•Season 1Ep. 203
Are you familiar with the term, "feeders"? Why is this a term that we need to move away from? One reason is the term itself gives the idea of someone that cannot eat themselves (e.g. a baby). A person that is living with dementia does lose skill as the condition progresses, but with the right support, we can help them to use the muscle memory they've built over a lifetime and participate in the process. To learn more about this months sponsor, please visit: www.activeforlifefitness.com . To lear...
Jun 02, 2023•11 min•Season 1Ep. 202
"1 in 4 seniors has a serious fall". This recent statistic gave way to this week's episode. Why are serious falls so common among seniors, particularly those who are living with dementia? Is there anything that we can do to help minimize them? Join us for another episode as Teepa and Greg discuss! To learn more about this months sponsor, please visit: www.activeforlifefitness.com . To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com ....
May 26, 2023•11 min•Season 1Ep. 201
Join us for our 200th episode! This week, Teepa and Greg share their thoughts and opinions on interactive dolls and dogs that are aimed at people that are living with brain changes. When could they be a good idea, and when should they definitely not be brought into the picture? Join us to find out. To learn more about this months sponsor, please visit: www.activeforlifefitness.com . To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com ....
May 19, 2023•11 min•Season 1Ep. 200
When we think of caregiver burnout, we typically think of those in a professional setting. But family care partners are also in danger of "flaming out" when it comes to providing care and support for their person that is living with dementia. Learn why it's so important to build a team around you, and avoid becoming a long ranger. To learn more about this months sponsor, please visit: www.activeforlifefitness.com . To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.c...
May 12, 2023•10 min•Season 1Ep. 199
There are many cognitive tests available that physicians use to get a baseline for a person. Which one does Teepa prefer and why does passing certain ones not always mean a brain is healthy? Join us this week to find out! To learn more about this months sponsor, please visit: www.joinimp.com To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com ....
May 05, 2023•10 min•Season 1Ep. 198
There are four things that are true of all forms and types of dementia. What are they and why is it so important that we be aware of them? Join us for another episode as Teepa discusses what these four truths are in detail. To learn more about this months sponsor, please visit: www.joinimp.com To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com ....
Apr 28, 2023•11 min•Season 1Ep. 197
It's our reaction to them that does. There has been mixed reactions to this statement that Teepa made a while back, some being positive while others not so positive. Why? One reason could be that family members are trying to process their grief of losing someone as they used to know them. So how can we get a little curious and learn how we to treat every person that is living with dementia as a whole human being, despite their brain changes? Join us this week as Teepa and Greg discuss. To learn ...
Apr 21, 2023•11 min•Season 1Ep. 196
After a recent trip to Australia, Teepa and the team have a lot to unpack! What did Teepa learn from our new friends down under? What differences exist between our approaches to care? What "lightbulb" moment did Teepa have during a certain event? Join us this week and find out! To learn more about this months sponsor, please visit: www.joinimp.com To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com ....
Apr 14, 2023•10 min•Season 1Ep. 195
No not that talk , we're referring to the talk about what changes you and your family will make should dementia ever into the picture. In reality, only 5 to 10% of families have conversations about dementia that don't just involve end-of-life planning or inheritances. Join us this week and learn how we approach "the talk" with our families can make the difference between successful planing, or not. To learn more about this months sponsor, please visit: www.joinimp.com To learn more about Positiv...
Apr 07, 2023•12 min•Season 1Ep. 194
Among the many lessons that we learned from the pandemic, was a big one: locking seniors in their room in a care facility, thereby cutting off socialization and engagement, was not the right move. Why not? Join us this week as Teepa and Greg address this topic along with the need for engagement skills, which are now more important than ever. To learn more about this months sponsor, please visit: www.tover.care/us To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com...
Mar 31, 2023•12 min•Season 1Ep. 193
You would be excused in thinking that moving a loved one into a long-term care facility would negate any potential feelings of loneliness on their end. But if we dig a little deeper and realize what a move like that entails, we find that losing a once stable environment, a circle of friends, and even daily habits built over time can have some unexpected results. That’s why in this episode, Teepa and Greg discuss what factors we can change or manage that can help make a transition better for both...
Mar 24, 2023•10 min
How do we typically measure changes? If we’re talking about the weather, we look to a weather forecast. But what about tracking changes in cognitive ability? Without a baseline, it can be very difficult to notice declining trends in time to make adjustments. This week, Teepa and Greg discuss why having a cognitive baseline can be so useful and how we can go about getting one. To learn more about this months sponsor, please visit: www.tover.care/us To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, p...
Mar 17, 2023•10 min•Season 1Ep. 191
