Sinopsis
A supportive podcast for those of us dealing with a loved one with memory loss.
Episodios
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A Ray of Hope? Stabilizing Cognitive Decline
14/07/2020We all want to avoid cognitive decline. What if you could fill your room with a light that promotes brain health? Would you use a product that enhances your daily routine, promotes wellness in a safe, non-invasive way?
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Why Are You Sick, Fat & Tired? Healthier Lifestyles
07/07/2020What can we do to live healthier lifestyles, feel, and look better? Is there anything we can do to lessen the risk of Alzheimer’s or dementia? If you want to take care of your health and need a system that is simple and successful with positive results in as short of time as possible then … Read More Read More
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Our Golden Years & End of Life Options
30/06/2020When we think about our golden years we think we'll live the rest of our days in our own home. However, what if that's not an option? Have you had conversations with your family about your wishes for your final years? What if something happens and what you wanted is no longer an option? What … Read More Read More
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Bonus-A Caregiving Communication Tool
25/06/2020We all look for ways to make our caregiving responsibilities a little easier, a little less time consuming, and the Memoryz app app might be a solution you’re looking for. Tune in to this podcast episode to learn more.
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eFamily Care – The Caring Solution We Need!
23/06/2020Are you caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or another challenging disease? Does the knowledge that you have to get them to a doctor fill you with dread? Have you said, on more than one occasion that what you really need is someone to come to you? Having abruptly entered a phase of “safer at home” … Read More Read More
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Technology For Better Caregiving
16/06/2020Is it possible to use technology for better caregiving? Most of our loved ones make it very well known that they want to continue to live in their home until the end. That’s easier said than done especially if you’re one of the millions of sandwich generation caregivers with a full-time job and a family. … Read More Read More
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Avoiding Memory Care/Staying in Your Home
09/06/2020Staying home is how most people want to live out their life. When Alzheimer’s becomes a part of your life you’ll likely hear, more often than you care to, that this is probably not possible.
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African Americans & Alzheimer’s
02/06/2020Would you be surprised to learn that Alzheimer’s is the fourth leading cause of death for African Americans? Alzheimer's is often referred to as a “Silent Epidemic” among African Americans. This is due in part to an unwillingness to acknowledge and discuss the disease.
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Hope on the Horizon? (Research Interview)
26/05/2020Do you ever feel like disease has taken over our world and we’ll never be free of its devastating effects? Fortunately, while we’re caregiving for people living with Alzheimer’s there are people living Alzheimer’s research daily.
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Staying Connected While Apart & Other Good Tips
19/05/2020Having many tools to use while caregiving is important. It is not uncommon to have to try a lot of things before you find tips that work. Of course, once you find tips that work, you still need tools in reserve for the day things change.
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But, I Have A Son In Junior High! – Before The Diagnosis
12/05/2020Too often, when someone receives a diagnosis of any type of dementia, they are seen a just that; a person with dementia. These stories are about human beings. They are about people like you and me; people with hopes and plans for the future, a life worth remembering.
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Take Back Your Life – Coping with Change
05/05/2020Change is stressful. You need to decide if you want to deal with the stress of the same old routine or deal with the stress of trying something new. Coping with change temporarily may lead to a better quality of life.
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The Last Goodbye – A Tribute To My Mom
28/04/2020They say Alzheimer’s is a series of goodbyes. And It’s true. I have said goodbye to so many things I had with Mom. What has been a surprise is that the very last goodbye has been harder than I ever expected. I said goodbye to Mom knowing who I was on my 51st birthday. … Read More Read More
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Bonus – Akum – Research & fundraising
24/04/2020How could I resist a humble fundraising assistance request? When it comes from a young man that wants to cure Alzheimer's, I couldn't. Instead of just resharing posts on Instagram, we created this bonus episode. In this bonus episode, I talk to Akum Dhillion. He is a young man who was inspired by his Grandmother … Read More Read More
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Feed Your Brain for Cognitive Health
21/04/2020Being able to feed our brains while on the go is enough challenge. Doing so in a healthy way is even more so. This podcast episode talks about healthy brain nutrition and a new product that makes on-the-go brain health eastier.
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Caregiving Challenges In A Covid-19 World
14/04/2020Caregiving has enough challenges. Adding in our new challenges due to the Covid-19 virus is almost too much. I've been checking in with past guests to see how they're coping. This episode is with Richard Creighton. He was one of two guests on the Caregiver Grief episode. Richard is caring for his wife Kate. Our … Read More Read More
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Choosing Joy – A Book of Alzheimer’s Hope
07/04/2020Most of us see a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s as the beginning of a journey that will be filled with frustration, sadness and possibly worse. There are very few positive stories we can read. But, what if, just by the way we approach caring for our loved one we can actually help keep their mind stimulated?
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You Are The Expert with The Dementia Nurse
31/03/2020When it comes to caring for your loved one, do you feel like you are the expert? Do you ever feel like the medical profession has no idea how to handle a person living with Alzheimer’s? Have you had to educate doctors, nurses, and every medical professional you encounter? What’s been your experience after you’ve … Read More Read More
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Coping for Caregivers in a Covid-19 World
28/03/2020Covid-19 has upended our world. As if Alzheimer's weren't bad enough, now we have to contend with more uncertainties than ever! I thought it would be helpful to check in with past guests, see how they're coping and get tips to share. This bonus episode check-in was with Susan Straley the author of “Alzheimer's Trippin' … Read More Read More
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Food As Medicine? Dawn Renee’s Caregiving Experiences
24/03/2020Can we use food as a medicine? My guest, Dawn Renee has a compelling story of self-care & recovery. After a debilitating month in bed and a lifetime of chronic illnesses, Dawn believes you can. She has spent the past decade learning from others while assisting them with their daily health issues. Their experiences demonstrate … Read More Read More