Fading Memories: Alzheimer's/Dementia Caregiver Support
793 episodes - English - Latest episode: 20 days ago - ★★★★★ - 63 ratingsFading Memories is a podcast for caregivers of loved ones with dementia. It provides insights and guidance on how to communicate effectively, manage stress, and cope with grief and loss. The lessons are relevant to anyone caring for a loved one with a chronic illness or disability. By prioritizing the well-being of both caregivers and their loved ones, the podcast's messages of empathy and self-care have the potential to benefit everyone facing these challenges.
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Positive Connections Create Moments of Joy
August 25, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 86.1 MBStrong Connections, Positive Interactions, Reduced Stress: It all starts with building positive connections with loved ones. These relationships directly impact their well-being and ours. Kind Words & Actions Matter: By consciously choosing our words and actions, we foster positive interactions. This,in turn, reduces stress and frustration for everyone involved. Who wouldn't want a more calming and joyful experience when caring for loved ones? ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Relat...
Summer Reading with Gray Matters
August 18, 2020 10:00 - 51 minutes - 70.4 MBSummer Reading with Gray Matters: Espionage, Ethics, and Keeping Your Mind Sharp Unravel a thrilling tale of espionage and moral dilemmas in John Gastil's "Gray Matters." This summer, get swept away by a captivating story that explores loyalty, deception, and the power of choice. But "Gray Matters" goes beyond the gripping plot. Discover how reading, like the puzzles Charlie faces, can be a powerful tool for boosting brain health. Learn the benefits of both digital and traditional books, an...
127 - Summer Reading with Gray Matters
August 18, 2020 10:00 - 51 minutes - 70.4 MBIn the enthralling pages of Gray Matters, the pulse of suspense quickens as the company Charlie works for embarks on a daring venture, one that leads them into the shadowy realm of a clandestine client. This enigmatic figure holds a position of immense power, occupying a high office that resonates with both authority and secrecy. As the stakes escalate, the once stable foundations of Charlie's world begin to tremble under the weight of intrigue and peril. Charlie, a young and driven protagoni...
Caregiving Employees – Make It All Work
August 11, 2020 10:00 - 55 minutes - 76.2 MBCaregiving Employees – Make It All Work. Imagine the positive ripple effect that starts with supporting a caregiver employee. By offering flexible hours or paid leave, you allow them to continue cherished activities with their loved one. This, in turn, can keep the person with dementia more engaged and mentally stimulated. Happier, more stimulated individuals with dementia often experience slower cognitive decline. This translates to a longer period where the caregiver can maintain a sense of...
Caregiving & Employment – Make It All Work
August 11, 2020 10:00 - 55 minutes - 76.2 MBLonger and longer lives are becoming the norm. Understandably, caregiving, and employment are bound to become a clash of responsibilities. Caregivers and employers working together can avoid complicating these competing responsibilities. In the end, what's good for the employee is good for the employer, right?
126 - Caregiving & Employment – Make It All Work
August 11, 2020 10:00 - 55 minutes - 76.2 MBLonger and longer lives are becoming the norm. Understandably, caregiving, and employment are bound to become a clash of responsibilities. Caregivers and employers working together can avoid complicating these competing responsibilities. In the end, what's good for the employee is good for the employer, right?
Millennial Caregivers & Their Unique Struggles
August 04, 2020 10:00 - 51 minutes - 70.1 MBMillennial dementia caregivers face a unique set of challenges. Many are juggling work, young children, and student loans while caring for a parent with dementia. Financial resources may be limited, making in-home care or taking unpaid leave difficult. Social isolation can be a big struggle, as they may not have the established support network of older generations. Additionally, navigating unfamiliar dementia-specific resources can be overwhelming. Witnessing a parent's decline can be emotion...
125 - Millennial Caregivers & Their Unique Struggles
August 04, 2020 10:00 - 48 minutes - 66.6 MBPart of forming your caregiving team might include a millennial or even a younger person. Learning about their unique challenges will allow all of us to handle caregiving in a more compassionate and understanding way.
Flex Your Brain Muscle with Neurosize
July 28, 2020 10:00 - 31 minutes - 42.9 MBFlex Your Brain Muscle with Neurosize Flexing our brain muscle is important but it also needs to be fun! Are you looking for a way to flex your brain muscle in a fun and creative way? Would you also like to improve your connection with others, especially your loved one? Fun makes us stronger and feel better. Games that engage, entertain & stimulate the brain in a fun and creative ways help you think differently. They also improve your concentration, and might even help you spend some qualit...
124 - Flex Your Brain Muscle with Neurosize
July 28, 2020 10:00 - 31 minutes - 42.9 MBFlexing our brain muscle is important but it also needs to be fun! Are you looking for a way to flex your brain muscle in a fun and creative way? Would you also like to improve your connection with others, especially your loved one? Fun makes us stronger and feel better. Games that engage, entertain and stimulate the brain in a fun and creative ways help you think differently, improve your concentration, and might even help you spend some quality time with the person you care for. If you’v...
123 - Caregivers-Lots of Self-Care Strategies Here!
July 21, 2020 10:00 - 48 minutes - 66.8 MBIn this episode, I bring you as many tips, suggestions, and ideas as we could fit in an hour. My guest, Barbara Cohn cared for her husband for a decade. He had younger-onset Alzheimer’s. In writing her book Calmer Waters, it was Barbaras' goal to help other caregivers feel happier, have more energy and time for themselves, sleep better, and feel more relaxed.
Caregivers-Lots of Self-Care Strategies Here!
July 21, 2020 10:00 - 48 minutes - 66.8 MBIn this episode, I bring you as many tips, suggestions, and ideas as we could fit in an hour. My guest, Barbara Cohn cared for her husband for a decade. He had younger-onset Alzheimer’s. In writing her book Calmer Waters, it was Barbaras' goal to help other caregivers feel happier, have more energy and time for themselves, sleep better, and feel more relaxed.
122 - A Ray of Hope? Stabilizing Cognitive Decline
July 14, 2020 10:00 - 48 minutes - 66.6 MBWe 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 and promotes wellness safely and non-invasively? The use of 40Hz light treatment for dementia has shown promising potential in improving memory, cognitive performance, and attention among individuals with dementia. This innovative approach involves exposing the brain to light flickering at a frequency of 40Hz, which emulates...
A Ray of Hope? Stabilizing Cognitive Decline
July 14, 2020 10:00 - 48 minutes - 66.6 MBWe 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?
121 - Why Are You Sick, Fat & Tired? Healthier Lifestyles
July 07, 2020 10:00 - 58 minutes - 80 MBWhat 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 this is the podcast episode for you.
Why Are You Sick, Fat & Tired? Healthier Lifestyles
July 07, 2020 10:00 - 58 minutes - 80 MBWhat 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 this is the podcast episode for you.
Our Golden Years & End of Life Options
June 30, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBWhen 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 if the option you decided on no longer fits your needs? This is a podcast conversation about assisted living, nursing homes, long term care and what options we should consider.
120 - Our Golden Years & End of Life Options
June 30, 2020 10:00 - 47 minutes - 65.5 MBWhen 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 if the option you decided on no longer fits your needs? This is a podcast conversation about assisted living, nursing homes, long term care and what options we should consider.
119 - Bonus-A Caregiving Communication Tool
June 25, 2020 10:00 - 39 minutes - 53.7 MBWe 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.
Bonus-A Caregiving Communication Tool
June 25, 2020 10:00 - 39 minutes - 53.7 MBWe 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.
eFamily Care – The Caring Solution We Need!
June 23, 2020 10:00 - 47 minutes - 65.5 MBAre 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” more and more medical professionals are offering telemedicine. However, that’s only useful for some health care situations. There’s a lot more involved in providing care – is there a solution for t...
118 - eFamily Care – The Caring Solution We Need!
June 23, 2020 10:00 - 47 minutes - 65.5 MBAre 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” more and more medical professionals are offering telemedicine. However, that’s only useful for some health care situations. There’s a lot more involved in providing care – is there a solution for t...
Technology For Better Caregiving
June 16, 2020 10:00 - 52 minutes - 71.8 MBIs 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. How do you juggle everything and keep everyone happy? One way many caregivers, especially those of us, who care for a parent is by utilizing technology, especially cameras, in the home. Joi...
117 - Technology For Better Caregiving
June 16, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBIs 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. How do you juggle everything and keep everyone happy? One way many caregivers, especially those of us, caring for a parent is by utilizing technology, especially cameras, in the home. Joini...
116 - Avoiding Memory Care/Staying in Your Home
June 09, 2020 10:00 - 56 minutes - 77.7 MBStaying 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. There are three things necessary for a podcast to be successful. One, great listeners like yourself. Two are sponsors who help cover the expenses of producing the podcast. Three great listeners who help support the podcast by taking advantage of the sponsors' special offers. With that said, here are our ...
Avoiding Memory Care/Staying in Your Home
June 09, 2020 10:00 - 56 minutes - 77.7 MBStaying 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.
115 - African Americans & Alzheimer’s
June 02, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 87.3 MBWould you be surprised to learn that Alzheimer’s is African Americans' fourth leading cause of death? Alzheimer's is often referred to as a “Silent Epidemic” among African Americans. This is partly due to an unwillingness to acknowledge and discuss the disease. African Americans face a higher risk of developing Alzheimer's disease compared to other racial and ethnic groups. Several factors contribute to this disparity, including genetic predispositions, socioeconomic disparities, and health...
African Americans & Alzheimer’s
June 02, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 87.3 MBAfrican Americans & Alzheimer’s. Would you be surprised to learn that Alzheimer’s is African Americans' fourth leading cause of death? Alzheimer's is often referred to as a “Silent Epidemic” among African Americans. This is partly due to an unwillingness to acknowledge and discuss the disease. African Americans face a higher risk of developing Alzheimer's disease compared to other racial and ethnic groups. Several factors contribute to this disparity, including genetic predispositions, soci...
Hope on the Horizon? (Research Interview)
May 26, 2020 10:00 - 52 minutes - 72.1 MBDo 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.
114 - Hope on the Horizon? (Research Interview)
May 26, 2020 10:00 - 52 minutes - 72.1 MBDo 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 with Alzheimer’s who research daily. Alzheimer's research continues to inspire hope as scientists, healthcare professionals, and organizations worldwide dedicate their efforts to finding effective treatments and, ultimately, a cure for this debilitating disease. Significant advancements have...
Staying Connected While Apart & Other Good Tips
May 19, 2020 10:00 - 54 minutes - 75.5 MBHaving 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.
113 - Staying Connected While Apart & Other Good Tips
May 19, 2020 10:00 - 54 minutes - 75.5 MBHaving 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.
But, I Have A Son In Junior High! – Before The Diagnosis
May 12, 2020 10:00 - 50 minutes - 69.1 MBToo 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.
112 - But, I Have A Son In Junior High! – Before The Diagnosis
May 12, 2020 10:00 - 54 minutes - 75.5 MBToo 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.
Take Back Your Life – Coping with Change
May 05, 2020 10:00 - 56 minutes - 77.4 MBChange 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. If you have found yourself neck-deep in caregiving, wondering how you got here and how you'll get back to what you were doing "before," this is the episode for you. This is a practical conversation based on Loren Gelbert-Goffs's book with the author herself. Find the book here ...
111 - Take Back Your Life – Coping with Change
May 05, 2020 10:00 - 49 minutes - 67.7 MBChange 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. If you have found yourself neck-deep in caregiving, wondering how you got here and how you'll get back to what you were doing "before," this is the episode for you. This is a practical conversation based on Loren Gelbert-Goffs's book with the author herself. Find the book here ...
110 - The Last Goodbye – A Tribute To My Mom
April 28, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 119 MBThey 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. Then I said goodbye to understanding her conversations late last year. Finally, I said goodbye to walking in the regional park, watching kids at the swimming pool, or even going out to eat. What I didn’t expect, and surprisin...
The Last Goodbye – A Tribute To My Mom
April 28, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 119 MBThey 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. Then I said goodbye to understanding her conversations late last year. Finally, I said goodbye to walking in the regional park, watching kids at the swimming pool, or even going out to eat. What I didn’t expect, and surprisingl...
Bonus – Akum – Research & fundraising
April 24, 2020 00:57 - 23 minutes - 32.2 MBHow 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 to go into Alzheimer's research. When he reached out to me to ask for assistance boosting his Instagram account, I asked if he would also like a bonus episode. Of course, he said yes...
109 - Bonus – Akum – Research & fundraising
April 24, 2020 00:57 - 23 minutes - 32.2 MBHow 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 to go into Alzheimer's research. When he reached out to me to ask for assistance boosting his Instagram account, I asked if he would also like a bonus episode. Of course, he said yes...
Feed Your Brain for Cognitive Health
April 21, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 89.7 MBBeing 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.
108 - Feed Your Brain for Cognitive Health
April 21, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 89.7 MBBeing 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.
107 - Caregiving Challenges In A Covid-19 World
April 14, 2020 10:00 - 56 minutes - 77.2 MBCaregiving 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 conversation details how the Shetler-in-place mandates are affecting their daily life. Both he and Kate are handling the changes well, However, drastic changes in daily life for someo...
Caregiving Challenges In A Covid-19 World
April 14, 2020 10:00 - 56 minutes - 77.2 MBCaregiving 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 conversation details how the Shetler-in-place mandates are affecting their daily life. Both he and Kate are handling the changes well, However, drastic changes in daily life for someo...
Choosing Joy – A Book of Alzheimer’s Hope
April 07, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 86.1 MBMost 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?
106 - Choosing Joy – A Book of Alzheimer’s Hope
April 07, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 86.1 MBMost 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?
You Are The Expert with The Dementia Nurse
March 31, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 85.1 MBWhen 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 politely tried to help them help your loved one? If you’re like me, it hasn’t been a great experience. Navigating our health care, caring for someone with a serious diagnosis, and th...
105 - You Are The Expert with The Dementia Nurse
March 31, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 85.1 MBWhen 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 politely tried to help them help your loved one? If you’re like me, it hasn’t been a great experience. Navigating our health care, caring for someone with a serious diagnosis, and th...
104 - Coping for Caregivers in a Covid-19 World
March 28, 2020 01:37 - 33 minutes - 46.2 MBCovid-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' With George”. Her husband is no longer with us but we discussed how she would have handled his needs in this crazy time. Certainly, some of her ideas will be ones you can impl...
Coping for Caregivers in a Covid-19 World
March 28, 2020 01:37 - 33 minutes - 46.2 MBCovid-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' With George”. Her husband is no longer with us but we discussed how she would have handled his needs in this crazy time. Certainly, some of her ideas will be ones you can impl...