Fading Memories: Alzheimer's/Dementia Caregiver Support
793 episodes - English - Latest episode: 19 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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082 - Alzheimer’s Trippin’ With George
November 05, 2019 11:00 - 50 minutes - 69.3 MBWhat do you do when your spouse is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease? Do you run for the hills or plan a 10,000-mile trip? Thankfully, today's guest planned the trip, blogged about it, and turned her experiences into two books! Alzheimer's Trippin' with George is a brutally honest journal of one spouse and reluctant caregiver who "ran for the hills." Of course, she took her husband George along. What challenges did Susan encounter? How can she enjoy the present - a journey across the U.S.A ...
081 - Avoid the Isolation Danger Zone!
October 29, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 88.8 MBResearch has linked social isolation to higher risks of physical & mental conditions; Alzheimer's & death are just two of them. Becoming isolated frequently happens “naturally” and there are many ways to combat this issue. Discussing senior isolation came naturally with my guest, Rebecca Graulich. She's a past guest who started a foundation to cope with senior issues. Recording this episode of the podcast was originally intended to be an update but turned in to much more. During our conver...
Avoid the Isolation Danger Zone!
October 29, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 88.8 MBResearch has linked social isolation to higher risks of physical & mental conditions; Alzheimer's & death are just two of them. Becoming isolated frequently happens “naturally” and there are many ways to combat this issue. Discussing senior isolation came naturally with my guest, Rebecca Graulich. She's a past guest who started a foundation to cope with senior issues. Recording this episode of the podcast was originally intended to be an update but turned in to much more. During our conver...
080 - The “Match.Com” of Eldercare
October 22, 2019 10:00 - 52 minutes - 72.6 MBWhen it comes to eldercare, we frequently need a partner. Even for those who plan ahead, making decisions for our loved ones is a huge challenge. For those living with memory loss, it's nearly impossible to know what they'll need, when they'll need it and how we'll provide the care. Enter an eldercare consultant. What does an eldercare consultant do? They provide a professional assessment of the needs and strengths of seniors and their families. They also provide immediate solution options...
The “Match.Com” of Eldercare
October 22, 2019 10:00 - 52 minutes - 72.6 MBWhen it comes to eldercare we frequently need a partner. Even for those who plan ahead, making decisions for our loved one is a huge challenge. For those living with memory loss, it's nearly impossible to know what they'll need, when they'll need it and how we'll provide the care. Enter and eldercare consultant. What does an eldercare consultant do? They provide a professional assessment of the needs and strengths of seniors and their families. They also provide immediate solution option s...
You’re Too Good Looking to Have Alzheimer’s!
October 15, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 95.7 MB“You're too good looking to have Alzheimer's.” Imagine hearing this from your doctor. The disbelief that someone could actually look vibrant, strong and healthy yet have Alzheimer's makes diagnosis more difficult. Early-onset Alzheimer's is an uncommon form of dementia that strikes people younger than age 65. Of all the people who have Alzheimer'sdisease, about 5 percent develop symptoms before age 65. If 4 million Americans have Alzheimer's, at least 200,000 people have the early-onset for...
079 -You’re Too Good Looking to Have Alzheimer’s!
October 15, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 95.7 MB“You're too good-looking to have Alzheimer's.” Imagine hearing this from your doctor. The disbelief that someone could actually look vibrant, strong, and healthy yet have Alzheimer's makes diagnosis more difficult. Early-onset Alzheimer's is an uncommon form of dementia that strikes people younger than age 65. Of all people with Alzheimer's disease, about 5 percent develop symptoms before age 65. If 4 million Americans have Alzheimer's, at least 200,000 people have the early-onset form of t...
When & How to Choose In-Home Care
October 08, 2019 10:00 - 53 minutes - 73.9 MBWhen should we consider in-home care for my loved one? How do we find the right help and where do we start? First, if your loved one is struggling to perform basic activities of daily living it's probably time to get help. Part-time help to start might be the best way to go in the beginning. Basic ADLs consist of self-care tasks that include, but are not limited to: Bathing & showering Personal hygiene & grooming (including brushing/combing/styling hair) Dressing Toilet hygiene (getting to...
078 - When & How to Choose In-Home Care
October 08, 2019 10:00 - 53 minutes - 73.9 MBWhen should we consider in-home care for my loved one? How do we find the right help and where do we start? First, if your loved one is struggling to perform basic activities of daily living it's probably time to get help. Part-time help to start might be the best way to go in the beginning. Basic ADLs consist of self-care tasks that include, but are not limited to: Bathing & showering Personal hygiene & grooming (including brushing/combing/styling hair) Dressing Toilet hygiene (getting to...
077 - Giving a Caregiver Help
October 01, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 116 MBProviding caregiver help isn't easy. Asking for help is just one more task in a long list of tasks. Learning how we can provide help is the topic of this podcast. Because of their ever-increasing workload, 65% of caregivers are hospitalized or die before their loved one. For that reason, finding ways to provide help that works for them is crucial. Many caregivers don't ask for help for lots of reasons. Certainly, we can offer assistance without robbing them of their sense of self-reliance....
Giving a Caregiver Help
October 01, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 116 MBProviding caregiver help isn't easy. Asking for help is just one more task in a long list of tasks. Learning how we can provide help is the topic of this podcast. Because of their ever-increasing workload, 65% of caregivers are hospitalized or die before their loved one. For that reason, finding ways to provide help that works for them is crucial. Many caregivers don't ask for help for lots of reasons. Certainly, we can offer assistance without robbing them of their sense of self-reliance....
Bonus – Live Episode on Driver Safety!
September 26, 2019 10:00 - 14 minutes - 20.2 MBWhen is it Time to Take Away the Car Keys? Driver safety is important. When to take away the car keys is a difficult yet important decisions. It's not to do and should not be made lightly. Most seniors see giving up their cars as the total loss of their independence. Solving this concern will go a long way in aiding them in maintaining driver safety. The ability to drive helps older adults stay active and independent. However, the risk of being hurt or hurting someone else in an accident in...
076 - Bonus – Live Episode on Driver Safety!
September 26, 2019 10:00 - 14 minutes - 20.2 MBWhen is it Time to Take Away the Car Keys? Driver safety is important. When to take away the car keys is a difficult yet important decisions. It's not to do and should not be made lightly. Most seniors see giving up their cars as the total loss of their independence. Solving this concern will go a long way in aiding them in maintaining driver safety. The ability to drive helps older adults stay active and independent. However, the risk of being hurt or hurting someone else in an accident in...
075 - Walk To End Alzheimer’s – All About Fundraising & More
September 24, 2019 10:00 - 49 minutes - 67.4 MBWalk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. The walk is held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, In talking to Ginny Roth, walk coordinator for a Northern California walk, I learned about the importance of the fundraising in helping find a cure. In the United States, someone develops Alzheimer's every 65 seconds. Currently, there are more than 5 million people living with the disease. Additionally...
Walk To End Alzheimer’s – All About Fundraising & More
September 24, 2019 10:00 - 49 minutes - 67.4 MBWalk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. The walk is held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, In talking to Ginny Roth, walk coordinator for a Northern California walk, I learned about the importance of the fundraising in helping find a cure. In the United States, someone develops Alzheimer's every 65 seconds. Currently, there are more than 5 million people living with the disease. Additionally...
074 - Understanding Lewy-Body Dementia
September 17, 2019 10:00 - 49 minutes - 67.4 MBLewy-Body dementia is very different than Alzheimer's. While physical changes are similar, cognitive changes can be vastly different. Equally challenging, Lewy-Body dementia can present with a range of symptoms. These include problems with thinking, memory, moving, sleep, and/or changes in behavior. To better understand the unique challenges of LBD, I spoke to Nance Tobar. Nance is caring for her father, who has LBD. A misdiagnosis caused severe changes in his cognitive abilities due to the ...
Understanding Lewy-Body Dementia
September 17, 2019 10:00 - 48 minutes - 66.1 MBLewy-Body Dementia (LBD) differs significantly from Alzheimer's disease, with distinct memory changes and a wide range of symptoms. Nance Tobar, a caregiver for her father with LBD, shed light on the unique challenges associated with this condition. Nance's father, Joe, experienced a misdiagnosis that led to severe cognitive decline due to the specific pathology of LBD. Hospitalization following a fall resulted in a change in Joe's medications, including the removal of a drug that stabilized...
Could Cannabis be a Cure for Alzheimer’s?
September 10, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 98.9 MBNot only have 200+ trials looking for a cure for Alzheimer's failed, a cure in my life doesn't look likely. What if we have had one all along? According to Dementia Care Central the dementia-related conditions that can be helped by CBD include; Alzheimer’s disease, Vascular Dementia, Lewy bodies dementia, Parkinson’s, Frontotemporal dementia and Huntington’s. Additionally, according to researchers at California’s Salk Institute, their 2017 study has found evidence that cannabinoids such as ...
073 - Could Cannabis be a Cure for Alzheimer’s?
September 10, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 98.9 MBNot only have 200+ trials looking for a cure for Alzheimer's failed, a cure in my life doesn't look likely. What if we have had one all along? According to Dementia Care Central the dementia-related conditions that can be helped by CBD include; Alzheimer’s disease, Vascular Dementia, Lewy bodies dementia, Parkinson’s, Frontotemporal dementia and Huntington’s. Additionally, according to researchers at California’s Salk Institute, their 2017 study has found evidence that cannabinoids such as ...
072 - Alzheimer’s & The Birth of AlzAuthors
September 03, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 98.9 MBJean Lee's parents were diagnosed with Alzheimer’s on the same day. She was the hometown's daughter, working full time. Her sister lived 1,000 miles away. What could have been a recipe for disaster became AlzAuthors. Jean's sister suggested keeping a journal while caring for their parents. The result of this journal-keeping was not to eventually write a book. Quite the contrary. The journal clearly described the health issues of their parents. But keeping the journal, written words describing...
Alzheimer’s & The Birth of AlzAuthors
September 03, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 84.7 MBDelving into books about Alzheimer's, dementia, and personal stories not only equips caregivers with valuable knowledge but also offers a profound sense of understanding and connection. These books provide caregivers with insights into the unique challenges posed by Alzheimer's and dementia, offering practical strategies for managing daily care and enhancing the quality of life for their loved ones. Personal narratives allow caregivers to resonate with shared experiences, fostering a sense of...
071 - Medication Management Made Easy!
August 27, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 90.4 MBStaggering numbers of hospital readmissions are due to medication management errors made by the patient or caregiver. Taking the right pill, at the right time, in the right amount sounds simple, right? Not so much. Speaking with Kimber Westmore introduced me Pill Map. Pill Map is a medication management solution. What it's not is a pill box. Pill Map takes the worry and confusion of managing your loved ones medications. For example, when my Dad was released from the hospital my sister and ...
Medication Management Made Easy!
August 27, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 90.4 MBStaggering numbers of hospital readmissions are due to medication management errors made by the patient or caregiver. Taking the right pill, at the right time, in the right amount sounds simple, right? Not so much. Speaking with Kimber Westmore introduced me Pill Map. Pill Map is a medication management solution. What it's not is a pill box. Pill Map takes the worry and confusion of managing your loved ones medications. For example, when my Dad was released from the hospital my sister and ...
Connected Horse- Healing for Dementia Patients & Caregivers
August 20, 2019 10:00 - 51 minutes - 70.4 MBParticipating in a Connected Horse workshop provides unique opportunities for people living with early-stage dementia and their care partners. It's time to be together and experience non-riding activities with horses. By experiencing the power of the human-horse connection participants feel relaxed, confident, and happy. Learning self-compassion, stress reduction strategies, communication and awareness practices is the goal. Connected Horse was founded in 2015 by Nancy Schier Anzelmo and Pau...
070 -Connected Horse- Healing for Dementia Patients & Caregivers
August 20, 2019 10:00 - 51 minutes - 70.4 MBParticipating in a Connected Horse workshop provides unique opportunities for people living with early-stage dementia and their care partners. It's time to be together and experience non-riding activities with horses. By experiencing the power of the human-horse connection, participants feel relaxed, confident, and happy. Learning self-compassion, stress reduction strategies, communication, and awareness practices is the goal. Connected Horse was founded in 2015 by Nancy Schier Anzelmo and Pa...
Knowledge, Friendships & Memories (Lisa Marie Chirco)
August 13, 2019 10:00 - 56 minutes - 78.2 MBOffering something everyone on the Alzheimer's path needs, knowledge, is one of the benefits of adding an Alzheimer's cruise to your vacation list. This one-of-a-kind cruise is a unique experience for people in the early stages of Alzheimer's and their care partners. Cruising together you'll gain valuable knowledge, important friendships, and happy memories. In this podcast episode, I talk to Lisa Marie Chirco, the woman behind this cruise. With an extensive background in event planning as ...
069 -Knowledge, Friendships & Memories (Lisa Marie Chirco)
August 13, 2019 10:00 - 51 minutes - 70.4 MBOffering something everyone on the Alzheimer's path needs, knowledge, is one of the benefits of adding an Alzheimer's cruise to your vacation list. This one-of-a-kind cruise is a unique experience for people in the early stages of Alzheimer's and their care partners. Cruising together you'll gain valuable knowledge, important friendships, and happy memories. In this podcast episode, I talk to Lisa Marie Chirco, the woman behind this cruise. With an extensive background in event planning as ...
Knowledge, Friendships & Memories
August 13, 2019 10:00 - 56 minutes - 78.2 MBOffering something everyone on the Alzheimer's path needs, knowledge, is one of the benefits of adding an Alzheimer's cruise to your vacation list. This one-of-a-kind cruise is a unique experience for people in the early stages of Alzheimer's and their care partners. Cruising together you'll gain valuable knowledge, important friendships, and happy memories. In this podcast episode, I talk to Lisa Marie Chirco, the woman behind this cruise. With an extensive background in event planning ...
068 -Knowledge As A Coping Technique
August 06, 2019 10:00 - 56 minutes - 78.2 MBThese days there’s a lot more knowledge about Alzheimer's and I am truly grateful for that. I’m grateful to be part of the knowledge space. By learning more we are better able to handle challenging situations and keep our stress as low as possible. This episode is about how I use knowledge as a coping technique. When I started my podcast I wanted to share what I had already learned. Fearing that that knowledge wouldn’t provide too many episodes I started staking out other people and their kn...
Knowledge As A Coping Technique
August 06, 2019 10:00 - 55 minutes - 76.4 MBThese days there’s a lot more knowledge about Alzheimer's and I am truly grateful for that. I’m grateful to be part of the knowledge space. By learning more we are better able to handle challenging situations and keep our stress as low as possible. This episode is about how I use knowledge as a coping technique. When I started my podcast I wanted to share what I had already learned. Fearing that that knowledge wouldn’t provide too many episodes I started staking out other people and their kn...
067 -Becoming a Savvy Caregiver
July 30, 2019 10:00 - 50 minutes - 69.5 MBThe Savvy Caregiver Program is a training program for caregivers like you. Caregiving is a role far different from being a spouse or child. Those terms describe relationships. Assisting and guiding someone who is living with a chronic illness is the definition of caregiving. It is work. The caregiving role has a “job description”. Putting together the tasks, the helping, the cleaning up, watching, worrying, everything make up the caregivers job description. Hiring someone to do what you do ...
Becoming a Savvy Caregiver
July 30, 2019 10:00 - 50 minutes - 69.5 MBThe Savvy Caregiver Program is a training program for caregivers like you. Caregiving is a role far different from being a spouse or child. Those terms describe relationships. Assisting and guiding someone who is living with a chronic illness is the definition of caregiving. It is work. The caregiving role has a “job description”. Putting together the tasks, the helping, the cleaning up, watching, worrying, everything make up the caregivers job description. Hiring someone to do what you do ...
Creating Breathing Spaces for Family Caregivers
July 23, 2019 10:00 - 58 minutes - 80.7 MBSometimes the simple act of breathing, deep breath in and out can mentally give a caregiver space to solve a problem. Understanding the roller coaster of emotions caregivers go through is our guest, Cyndi. Living with and taking care of her Mom and brother was overwhelming. Cyndi was a stressed-out family caregiver not taking care of herself. (Sound familiar?) Self-care is a vital component in the overall caregiving journey. I am very reluctant to miss my regular exercise classes or bike rid...
066 -Creating Breathing Spaces for Family Caregivers
July 23, 2019 10:00 - 58 minutes - 80.7 MBSometimes the simple act of breathing, deep breath in and out can mentally give a caregiver space to solve a problem. Understanding the roller coaster of emotions caregivers go through is our guest, Cyndi. Living with and taking care of her Mom and brother was overwhelming. Cyndi was a stressed-out family caregiver not taking care of herself. (Sound familiar?) Self-care is a vital component in the overall caregiving journey. I am very reluctant to miss my regular exercise classes or bike rid...
Honoring Grandma – Zach’s Alzheimer’s Journey
July 16, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 86.6 MBChoosing to embark on an Alzheimer's journey is not one most of us take. Generally, Alzheimer's chooses us and generally later in life. That is not the case for today's guest, Zach Smith. Zach volunteered at our local Alzheimer's Associations chapter as a way to fulfill a graduation requirement. At the time his grandmother was already living with Alzheimer's. Therefore, it was a natural place for him to want to volunteer. During his volunteer time, Zach met his future supervisor. She was i...
065 -Honoring Grandma – Zach’s Alzheimer’s Journey
July 16, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 85.2 MBChoosing to embark on an Alzheimer's journey is not one most of us take. Generally, Alzheimer's chooses us and generally later in life. That is not the case for today's guest, Zach Smith. Zach volunteered at our local Alzheimer's Associations chapter as a way to fulfill a graduation requirement. At the time his grandmother was already living with Alzheimer's. Therefore, it was a natural place for him to want to volunteer. During his volunteer time, Zach met his future supervisor. She was i...
064 -Caregiver Forgiveness – Easing Emotional Challenges
July 09, 2019 10:00 - 58 minutes - 80 MBWhen care providers learn to forgive old hurts, they learn to smooth away some unnecessary (yet understandable) emotional life challenges. This podcast episode talks about how to do just that in a fun & conversational manner. 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 of...
Caregiver Forgiveness – Easing Emotional Challenges
July 09, 2019 10:00 - 59 minutes - 81.4 MBExplore the profound impact of forgiveness on caregivers' emotional well-being in this engaging podcast episode. Join the conversation as we discuss the intricacies of caregiving, emotions, grief, and the powerful healing potential of forgiveness. Discover how caregivers can lighten their emotional load by addressing and forgiving old hurts, paving the way for a more harmonious and fulfilling caregiving experience. In a fun and conversational manner, we delve into practical strategies and i...
A Path Revealed – Coping With Early Onset Alzheimer’s
July 02, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 86.9 MBCarlen's story is about a path that emerged in the darkest of hours. In other words, a path that was neither planned nor foreseen. It’s a story about the inner struggles and insights that emerged when he leads Martha and their children through a life-altering quandary.
063 -A Path Revealed – Coping With Early Onset Alzheimer’s
July 02, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 86.9 MBCarlen's story is about a path that emerged in the darkest of hours. In other words, a path that was neither planned nor foreseen. It’s a story about the inner struggles and insights that emerged when he leads Martha and their children through a life-altering quandary.
062 -Caregiver Goals & Self Care
June 25, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 86.9 MBA Path Revealed, Carlen Maddux Having goals to meet gives us a sense of well-being and accomplishment. If you don't have them, you need to create them. Listen in for five caregiver goals. Just five days after turning fifty, Martha Maddux, a spirited mother and civic activist is told she has Alzheimer's disease. She and her husband, Carlen, feel they've been shoved out of a plane 10,000 feet up with nothing to grab but themselves. This is not a story about someone with Alzheimer's; it's a st...
Caregiver Goals & Self Care
June 25, 2019 10:00 - 57 minutes - 78.7 MBA Path Revealed, Carlen Maddux Elevate your well-being and sense of accomplishment through caregiver goals, a crucial aspect of self-care. Delve into the transformative power of meditation as a self-care technique, exploring its benefits in the context of caregiving. Discover how setting goals can provide a guiding light in the challenging landscape of caregiving. Meet our guest, Carlen, as he shares a poignant journey. Just days after Martha Maddux, a spirited mother, and civic activist, t...
Dementia With Dignity (Judy Cornish)
June 18, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 99.9 MBWhen families recognize which skills are lost and which are retained in Dementia distress is greatly reduced for everyone. Focusing on the skills that remain will make our caregiving journey easier and hopefully less stressful.
061 -Dementia With Dignity (Judy Cornish)
June 18, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 99.9 MBWhen families recognize which skills are lost and which are retained in Dementia distress is greatly reduced for everyone. Focusing on the skills that remain will make our caregiving journey easier and hopefully less stressful.
Preserving Skills in People Living With Dementia
June 18, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 99.9 MBWhen families recognize which skills are lost and which are retained in Dementia distress is greatly reduced for everyone. Focusing on the skills that remain will make our caregiving journey easier and hopefully less stressful.
Alive Inside -How Music Touches the Soul
June 11, 2019 10:00 - 45 minutes - 62.6 MBWhen someone you love struggles with Alzheimer’s, dementia, Parkinson’s, or another form of cognitive or physical impairment, it can be a tremendous challenge to communicate and find ways to help them rediscover the world. A personalized playlist can help you bridge that gap and help to reconnect with one another.
060 -Alive Inside -How Music Touches the Soul
June 11, 2019 10:00 - 45 minutes - 62.6 MBWhen someone you love struggles with Alzheimer’s, dementia, Parkinson’s, or another form of cognitive or physical impairment, it can be a tremendous challenge to communicate and find ways to help them rediscover the world. A personalized playlist can help you bridge that gap and help to reconnect with one another.
Dear Clueless – Two Caregivers Sharing Knowledge
June 04, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBA conversation with the author of Dear Clueless about caregiving and how to become more aware of how best to care for your person.
059 -Dear Clueless – Two Caregivers Sharing Knowledge
June 04, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBA conversation with the author of Dear Clueless about caregiving and how to become more aware of how best to care for your person.
058 -Art Therapy for Older Adults
May 28, 2019 21:00 - 57 minutes - 79.1 MBWhen someone has memory loss many close to them feel that they can no longer appreciate art. That's not the case. IN this episode we discuss how to use art therapy to give someone living with dementia some pleasure.