As more and more people are diagnosed with dementia, more and more families are facing the need to have difficult conversations. How should we approach these conversations in a way that we can avoid forcing the other person into a defensive more? Tune in to find out. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com .
This week's topic of conversation revolves around the situation that many families find themselves in when placing a loved one in a facility: sometimes, the facility cannot handle the challenging situations that crop up shortly after move-in day. If you or someone you know is facing a similar challenge, stay tuned. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com .
Here's a list you hope to never have to use, or have to pass along to a loved one, but can be glad to have in your back pocket just in case. Grab a notepad and pen and let's dive in. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com .
If you read the news a lot, there's a possibility that you've seen articles titled similar to the title of this episode. How much attention should we give them and what should we focus on instead? We'll give you a hint: health promotion. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com .
The use of restraint, physical or chemical, is a sensitive topic for many, with good reason. That's why Teepa and Greg decided to address the topic this week. How can we find the balance of when to use a restraint and when to try something else? Stay tuned to find out. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com .
Dementia is not a condition that stays in one geological area or zone. That's why Teepa and her company, Positive Approach to Care, go to great lengths to spread knowledge and awareness of how we can better support people living with brain change everywhere. This week, Teepa reflects on how dementia care may differ from country to country but how the objective is still the same. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com ....
In this week's episode, Teepa and Greg discuss a few questions and situations that frequently come up in conversation. Bathing and hygiene for example, seem to usually be high on that list. Tune in to hear Teepa's thoughts on this topic and others. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com .
When a celebrity is diagnosed with any kind of disease, it seems that everyone becomes involved, at least on the sidelines. But why should we look at the bigger picture, and shift our focus from the diagnosis to what new choices we can make going forward? Join us this week at Teepa and Greg discuss. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com .
Change is inevitable. So when new techniques, skills, and tools are developed in the world of dementia care, how do we as a company share out the strategies that can make a difference? That's the topic of this week's episode as Teepa and Greg discuss. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com . Check out where Teepa and the team will be visiting this year by visiting www.teepasnow.info/world ....
So, how often do you pick your nose? This week's episode might sound like playground joke, but there's a lot to unpack around the topic of what habits may or may not increase your risk for developing dementia. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com . Check out where Teepa and the team will be visiting this year by visiting www.teepasnow.info/world ....
This week's topic is all about our wonderful volunteers and training. In some cases, they receive less training than staff members even! Why should this not be the case and how can we do better so that everyone involved feels valued and productive? Tune in to find out. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com . Check out where Teepa and the team will be visiting this year by visiting www.teepasnow.info/world ....
Hoarding is not something all that common, but where it does happen, it can be a serious problem. How, and more importantly, why, do some folks develop a hoarding habit is the topic of this week's episode. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com . Check out where Teepa and the team will be visiting this year by visiting www.teepasnow.info/world .
Increase your physical activity, choose healthier food options and stop smoking. We’ve been hearing advice on how to decrease our risk for dementia for over a decade. Yet there are recent studies that have been published giving this same advice. This week, Teepa discusses why we keep getting the same advice over and over and the steps we should be taking. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com . Check out where Teepa and the team will be visi...
As with any new habits, once we got used to being isolated, actively staying away from people that didn’t live in our home, it’s hard to break that habit. This week, Teepa and Greg discuss how we can take small steps to “step back into the world” and interact with people in our environment. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com . Check out where Teepa and the team will be visiting this year by visiting www.teepasnow.info/world ....
No, we're not talking about whether you're easily offended or not. Rather, as we age, we lose the protective padding of collagen that helps to protect our blood vessels. Why is this a concern and how can we adjust things to help compensate for it? Join us this week as Teepa goes over her tips and suggestions. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com . To see where Teepa and the team will be landing this year, visit www.teepasnow.info/world ....
It’s unfortunate to say, but a recent international study shows that a good portion of folks in that country are afraid of people that are living with dementia. The problem seems to stem from the term and definition of “demented”. The objective of this week's episode is to help de-stigmatize dementia and start a conversation of why we should increase our awareness and knowledge. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com . Check out where Teepa a...
What's the difference between “coexisting” and “I’m living with you”? If we answer that, then we’ll have a good grasp of what co-housing is. Teepa explains what the potential pitfalls could end up being in this situation, and how we can mitigate them. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com .
What are some things that Teepa plans on keeping the same and what will she change or drop altogether? Grab your favorite warm beverage and your comfy chair, and let’s start this year on the right foot. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com .
Believe it or not, 2023 is 99.9% over! What was new for PAC in 2023 and what are we planning in 2024? Join us this week as Teepa outlines where we will be traveling to and what new things we will be trying in the new year. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com .
Here at Positive Approach to Care, we believe the better question is, "what are we doing that causes enough distress in a person that they would want to hit you?" In this episode, Teepa shares her view on this submitted question and and discusses what we should be focusing on instead. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com .
Why are we so attracted to quick fixes? "Do this one thing and voila, you're problem will go away". This week, Teepa and Greg discuss why certain studies out there add little to no value in helping us support people that are living with brain change. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com .
Less than a month out from this year's Positive Approach to Care Conference, Teepa gives us a recap of the six main sessions that dove deep into the Six Pieces of the Puzzle. What was included in each session and what new insights can we gain from them? Join us to find out! To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com .
That time of year is upon us again: the holiday season in which family gatherings, traditions, emotions and yes, lots of stress. What things we should have in mind if we’re either planning a visit or if we will be traveling with our person living with dementia? Also covered are how we can use our PIPES technique to help us prepare. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com ....
How likely are you to respond with a, "sure" if someone asked for your help rather than telling you what to do? As it turns out, Teepa developed her type of affirmations, acknowledgments, and positive action starters because they work much better in convincing others to work with you than anything else. Join us this week and learn how you can start using them too. For more information on this month's sponsor, visit www.joyshouse.org. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us...
Touching on the world of medications, this week Teepa and Greg discuss in particular anticholinergics, which are drugs that block the action of acetylcholine. What does that have to do with dementia? They both need a baseline to track changes, which can then help to provide a plan of action. For more information on this month's sponsor, visit www.joyshouse.org. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com ....
It's not often that Teepa is left speechless, but when it happens, it's for good reason. This week, Teepa addresses a statement that was made recently and explains why it is completely false. For more information on this month's sponsor, visit www.joyshouse.org. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com .
This week, Teepa and Greg address a highly requested topic from our audience: ADHD and dementia. According to some recent studies, folks that have ADHD are three times as likely as their non-ADHD peers to develop dementia an an earlier age. However, we don't know for sure if ADHD caused the dementia, or if it was something else. Regardless of the cause, how can we help support a person that tends to get distracted easily? Join us and let's learn together! For more information on this month's spo...
If you live in an urban or suburban environment, it's generally easy for families to find skilled care facilities. But what challenges do rural communities face? Staffing shortages and long distances are just two of them. Join us this week as we shine a spotlight on this issue. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com .
Touching on a sensitive topic for some, Teepa and Greg discuss what families and care partners should keep in mind if or when a person living with dementia behaves in an inappropriate manner. Hint: it doesn't always mean they're thinking of sex. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com .
This week, we take a stroll down memory lane as Teepa discusses which experiences led her to where she is now as a leader. How did Teepa develop her teaching style and methods? If you've ever been curious about this, grab your favorite beverage and pull up a chair! To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com .
