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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038 -Millennials Caregiving Community (SCAN Foundation)
January 22, 2019 11:00 - 49 minutes - 68.1 MBMore than 10 million Millennials are providing unpaid care for a friend or relative. The SCAN Foundation has launched the campaign, #YouGiveACare? to assist them with a community of like minded people who are empowered by knowledge and taking on the responsibility of caring for a loved one.
#YouGiveACare? – Millennials Caregiving Community
January 22, 2019 11:00 - 49 minutes - 68.1 MBMore than 10 million Millennials are providing unpaid care for a friend or relative. The SCAN Foundation has launched the campaign, #YouGiveACare? to assist them with a community of like minded people who are empowered by knowledge and taking on the responsibility of caring for a loved one.
An Alzheimer’s Love Story
January 15, 2019 11:00 - 54 minutes - 74.2 MBBlue Hydrangeas is a beautiful novel with a truly important message. When a spouse has Alzheimer's we want to do everything we can. Sometimes, that requires rethinking our lives and getting creative.
An Alzheimer’s Love Story (Blue Hydrangeas)
January 15, 2019 11:00 - 54 minutes - 74.2 MBBlue Hydrangeas is a beautiful novel with a truly important message. When a spouse has Alzheimer's we want to do everything we can. Sometimes, that requires rethinking our lives and getting creative.
037 -An Alzheimer’s Love Story (Blue Hydrangeas)
January 15, 2019 11:00 - 54 minutes - 74.2 MBBlue Hydrangeas is a beautiful novel with a truly important message. When a spouse has Alzheimer's we want to do everything we can. Sometimes, that requires rethinking our lives and getting creative.
036 -When Remembering Becomes An Issue…
January 08, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 105 MBWe've all had the experience of not remembering. As we age some of us dismiss this as part of aging and some of us fear it's the first sign of Alzheimer's. How do we know who is right? Experts say that mild memory loss is normal as we age. Occasional forgetfulness does not mean you're developing Alzheimer's. If we're concerned about developing the disease, have normal memory lapses we easily focus on what we're forgetting. Knowing the difference between normal memory issues and memory loss ...
When Remembering Becomes An Issue…
January 08, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 105 MBWe've all had the experience of not remembering. As we age some of us dismiss this as part of aging and some of us fear it's the first sign of Alzheimer's. How do we know who is right? Experts say that mild memory loss is normal as we age. Occasional forgetfulness does not mean you're developing Alzheimer's. If we're concerned about developing the disease, have normal memory lapses we easily focus on what we're forgetting. Knowing the difference between normal memory issues and memory loss ...
Caregiver Struggles – A Supportive Alzheimer’s Novel
January 01, 2019 11:00 - 57 minutes - 78.9 MBA common caregiver struggle is the lack of support from family members. Author Irene Olsen and I discussed potential solutions during our conversation on this episode. Irene survived to be an Alzheimer’s caregiver…twice. Her father, to whom her novel is dedicated, was the first family member. Then, Irenes' sister-in-law, diagnosed with mixed dementia a month after her father’s death, became the second. Why An Alzheimer's Novel? Feeling her experiences as a caregiver were meant to go furthe...
035 -Caregiver Struggles – A Supportive Alzheimer’s Novel
January 01, 2019 11:00 - 56 minutes - 77.5 MBA common caregiver struggle is the lack of support from family members. Author Irene Olsen and I discussed potential solutions during our conversation on this episode. Irene survived to be an Alzheimer’s caregiver…twice. Her father, to whom her novel is dedicated, was the first family member. Then, Irenes' sister-in-law, diagnosed with mixed dementia a month after her father’s death, became the second. Why An Alzheimer's Novel? Feeling her experiences as a caregiver were meant to go furthe...
Preserving Dignity with Smart Adaptive Clothing
December 23, 2018 11:00"There has to be a way" is how Nancy Conor created a clothing line that helps seniors and others with physical limitations to preserve dignity.
Holiday Survival Tips for Caregivers!
December 18, 2018 11:00 - 25 minutes - 34.4 MBHolidays are especially challenging for families caring for someone with Alzheimer's. Don't let holiday stress cause you issues this season. Read on for holiday survival tips for those caring for someone with Alzheimer's or other dementias.
034 -Holiday Survival Tips for Caregivers!
December 18, 2018 11:00 - 25 minutes - 34.4 MBHolidays are especially challenging for families caring for someone with Alzheimer's. Don't let holiday stress cause you issues this season. Read on for holiday survival tips for those caring for someone with Alzheimer's or other dementias.
Tech Options for Seniors! Legacysphere & Timeless
December 11, 2018 11:00 - 25 minutes - 34.4 MBSeniors and technology may be something you're unaware of but no longer! Options for preserving your legacy and maintaining communication are discussed in this episode. Passing down material items with a Will and taking care of our loved ones' finances with Life Insurance are normal practices. NOW you can take care of the whole person. Using Legacysphere℠ you have the ability, while still alive, to compose personal messages for your survivors. This seemed a little bit morbid at first but ...
033 -Tech Options for Seniors! Legacysphere & Timeless
December 11, 2018 11:00 - 25 minutes - 34.4 MBSeniors and technology may be something you're unaware of but no longer! Options for preserving your legacy and maintaining communication are discussed in this episode. Passing down material items with a Will and taking care of our loved ones' finances with Life Insurance are normal practices. NOW you can take care of the whole person. Using Legacysphere℠ you have the ability, while still alive, to compose personal messages for your survivors. This seemed a little bit morbid at first but ...
Tech Options for Seniors!
December 11, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 89.7 MBSeniors and technology may be something you're unaware of but no longer! Options for preserving your legacy and maintaining communication are discussed in this episode. Passing down material items with a Will and taking care of our loved ones' finances with Life Insurance are normal practices. NOW you can take care of the whole person. Using Legacysphere℠ you have the ability, while still alive, to compose personal messages for your survivors. This seemed a little bit morbid at first but ...
032 -Bonus Ep. 10 Early Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer’s
December 07, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 89.7 MBPeople frequently joke that a forgetful moment must mean they're showing early signs & symptoms of Alzheimer's. Sometimes these “jokes” are disguising genuine concern. So, what exactly are the early signs & symptoms of Alzheimer's?
Bonus Ep. 10 Early Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer’s
December 07, 2018 11:00 - 9 minutes - 12.5 MBPeople frequently joke that a forgetful moment must mean they're showing early signs & symptoms of Alzheimer's. Sometimes these “jokes” are disguising genuine concern. So, what exactly are the early signs & symptoms of Alzheimer's?
Gift Ideas for Caregivers & Their Loved Ones
December 04, 2018 11:00 - 24 minutes - 33.9 MBCaregiving is stressful. Receiving a gift that relives the stress or makes caregiving even a little bit easier will be greatly appreciated. Finding these types of gifts can be a challenge so we've provided a list for both the caregiver and person living with Alzheimer's.
031 -Gift Ideas for Caregivers & Their Loved Ones
December 04, 2018 11:00 - 24 minutes - 33.9 MBCaregiving is stressful. Receiving a gift that relives the stress or makes caregiving even a little bit easier will be greatly appreciated. Finding these types of gifts can be a challenge so we've provided a list for both the caregiver and person living with Alzheimer's.
030 - Senior Delight – Older Adult Gifts & Engagement
November 27, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 93.7 MBSenior Delights is designed to supplement your ability to connect with and love that special senior in your life. The content is optimized to engage the minds and inspire the spirits of those elders who are being challenged with chronic disease, loneliness, decreased independence, or other age-related issues. This episode is a conversation with the founder & creator of these delightful gift boxes.
Senior Delight – Older Adult Gifts & Engagement
November 27, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 93.7 MBSenior Delights is designed to supplement your ability to connect with and love that special senior in your life. The content is optimized to engage the minds and inspire the spirits of those elders who are being challenged with chronic disease, loneliness, decreased independence, or other age-related issues. This episode is a conversation with the founder & creator of these delightful gift boxes.
Senior Delight – and a GIVEAWAY!!
November 27, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 93.7 MBSenior Delights is designed to supplement your ability to connect with and love that special senior in your life. The content is optimized to engage the minds and inspire the spirits of those elders who are being challenged with chronic disease, loneliness, decreased independence, or other age-related issues. This episode is a conversation with the founder & creator of these delightful gift boxes.
The Committee Part 2 – Family Caregiving
November 21, 2018 18:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBPart 2 of my conversation on how a family created a “committee” to help Dad/Grandpa find a care community for their loved one. This conversation can be a blueprint for other families who are facing a similar challenge.
029 B -The Committee Part 2 – Family Caregiving
November 21, 2018 18:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBPart 2 of my conversation on how a family created a “committee” to help Dad/Grandpa find a care community for their loved one. This conversation can be a blueprint for other families who are facing a similar challenge.
The Committee Part 2 – How a Family Handled Caregiving
November 21, 2018 18:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBPart 2 of my conversation on how a family created a "committee" to help Dad/Grandpa find a care community for their loved one. This conversation can be a blueprint for other families who are facing a similar challenge.
“The Committee” – How A Family Handled Caregiving
November 20, 2018 11:00 - 58 minutes - 80.2 MBThis episode is a conversation about how a family created a “committee” to help Dad/Grandpa find a care community for their loved one. This conversation can be a blueprint for other families who are facing a similar challenge.
029 A -“The Committee” – How A Family Handled Caregiving
November 20, 2018 11:00 - 58 minutes - 80.2 MBThis episode is a conversation about how a family created a “committee” to help Dad/Grandpa find a care community for their loved one. This conversation can be a blueprint for other families who are facing a similar challenge.
028 - Long Distance Caregiving- Pat Fisher
November 13, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 114 MBLong distance caregiving is a situation that many adult children face. Finding a way to be an effective participant in a parents care when you're miles away is not impossible. Phone calls, handling paperwork, taxes are all items that can be handled from just about anywhere. (Thanks internet!) How else can we help our loved ones when we have busy & complicated lives far away? First, make a list of what help they need now and project what they'll need in the future. Write down all the people t...
Long Distance Caregiving- A Conversation
November 13, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 114 MBLong distance caregiving is a situation that many adult children face. Finding a way to be an effective participant in a parents care when you're miles away is not impossible. Phone calls, handling paperwork, taxes are all items that can be handled from just about anywhere. (Thanks internet!) How else can we help our loved ones when we have busy & complicated lives far away? First, make a list of what help they need now and project what they'll need in the future. Write down all the people t...
Long Distance Caregiving- Pat Fisher
November 13, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 114 MBLong distance caregiving is a situation that many adult children face. Finding a way to be an effective participant in a parents care when you're miles away is not impossible. Phone calls, handling paperwork, taxes are all items that can be handled from just about anywhere. (Thanks internet!) How else can we help our loved ones when we have busy & complicated lives far away? First, make a list of what help they need now and project what they'll need in the future. Write down all the people t...
Let’s Get Personal & Talk about Jen’s Journey
November 06, 2018 11:00 - 48 minutes - 66.6 MBSharing our journey is helpful to caregivers in many ways. Sharing helps me feel less alone and helps me care for Mom in better ways. Hearing other caregiver struggles and being able to help is also a big reason to share our journey. This episode is all about talking about the months just prior to my Dad's death. Discussing his health issues and how they effected his memory may help others. I'm hoping that by sharing this part of my story it serves as a warning to others who may have simi...
027 - Let’s Get Personal & Talk about Jen’s Journey
November 06, 2018 11:00 - 48 minutes - 66.6 MBSharing our journey is helpful to caregivers in many ways. Sharing helps me feel less alone and helps me care for Mom in better ways. Hearing other caregiver struggles and being able to help is also a big reason to share our journey. This episode is all about talking about the months just prior to my Dad's death. Discussing his health issues and how they effected his memory may help others. I'm hoping that by sharing this part of my story it serves as a warning to others who may have simi...
Conversations Can Change The World
October 30, 2018 18:02 - 1 hour - 99.6 MBJoin me in my conversation with Ann Campanella, author of the book Motherhood: Lost and Found. Ann’s’ book is an autobiography tracing her life after marriage, through several miscarriages, aging parents, and her mother’s decline with Alzheimer's disease. Ready to start a family, Ann was used to setting goals and accomplishing them. After being plunged into an emotional journey Ann finds herself with a challenge to tackle. Reading her book allows us to follow her on this journey; a journey t...
Conversations Can Change The World – Ann Campanella
October 30, 2018 18:02 - 1 hour - 99.6 MBJoin me in my conversation with Ann Campanella, author of the book Motherhood: Lost and Found. Ann’s’ book is an autobiography tracing her life after marriage, through several miscarriages, aging parents, and her mother’s decline with Alzheimer's disease. Ready to start a family, Ann was used to setting goals and accomplishing them. After being plunged into an emotional journey Ann finds herself with a challenge to tackle. Reading her book allows us to follow her on this journey; a journey t...
026 -Conversations Can Change The World – Ann Campanella
October 30, 2018 18:02 - 1 hour - 99.6 MBJoin me in my conversation with Ann Campanella, author of the book Motherhood: Lost and Found. Ann’s’ book is an autobiography tracing her life after marriage, through several miscarriages, aging parents, and her mother’s decline with Alzheimer's disease. Ready to start a family, Ann was used to setting goals and accomplishing them. After being plunged into an emotional journey Ann finds herself with a challenge to tackle. Reading her book allows us to follow her on this journey; a journey t...
Talking with Psychology In Seattle Podcast
October 23, 2018 10:00 - 52 minutes - 72.4 MBA shared episode with Psychology in Seattle podcast. We joined episodes to discuss how to talk to children about a family member who is suffering from memory loss. However, this episode contains a lot of other really helpful conversation.
Talking with Psychology in Seattle Podcast
October 23, 2018 10:00 - 52 minutes - 72.4 MBA shared episode with Psychology in Seattle podcast. We joined episodes to discuss how to talk to children about a family member who is suffering from memory loss. However, this episode contains a lot of other really helpful conversation.
025 -Talking with Psychology in Seattle Podcast
October 23, 2018 10:00 - 52 minutes - 72.4 MBA shared episode with Psychology in Seattle podcast. We joined episodes to discuss how to talk to children about a family member who is suffering from memory loss. However, this episode contains a lot of other really helpful conversation.
024 B -Soup on a Plate Part Two – Advice Sharing
October 16, 2018 10:00 - 58 minutes - 80.4 MBPresenting part two of my advice conversation with Hailey and her Mom. We discussed the challenges associated with caring for a loved one with memory loss. Sharing advice is the best way caregivers can help each other and that's what you'll get in this episode. Listen to part 1 first because this episode picks up in the middle of our conversation. What I shared, at least some of it; Don't invite their Dad/Grandpa to “our” reality. Also known as “fiblets”. Their reality is different and tryi...
Soup on a Plate Part Two – Advice Sharing
October 16, 2018 10:00 - 58 minutes - 80.4 MBPresenting part two of my advice conversation with Hailey and her Mom. We discussed the challenges associated with caring for a loved one with memory loss. Sharing advice is the best way caregivers can help each other and that's what you'll get in this episode. Listen to part 1 first because this episode picks up in the middle of our conversation. What I shared, at least some of it; Don't invite their Dad/Grandpa to “our” reality. Also known as “fiblets”. Their reality is different and tryi...
Soup On A Plate – Granddads Memories
October 09, 2018 10:00 - 55 minutes - 75.5 MBThe other day my grandpa took everything out of the cabinet he isn't supposed to eat. A bunch of bread, crackers, and peanut butter. Then he saw some soup that caught his attention. He grabbed a plate and poured the soup on the plate.
024A - Soup On A Plate – Granddads Memories
October 09, 2018 10:00 - 55 minutes - 75.5 MBThe other day my grandpa took everything out of the cabinet he isn't supposed to eat. A bunch of bread, crackers, and peanut butter. Then he saw some soup that caught his attention. He grabbed a plate and poured the soup on the plate.
Obesity and Alzheimer’s
October 02, 2018 10:00 - 56 minutes - 77.4 MBIs there a connection between obesity and Alzheimer's? There's been a lot of research lately on lifestyle choices and our risk of Alzheimer's. Seems like there may be a link
023 -Obesity and Alzheimer’s - Is There a Connection?
October 02, 2018 10:00 - 56 minutes - 77.4 MBIs there a connection between obesity and Alzheimer's? There's been a lot of research lately on lifestyle choices and our risk of Alzheimer's. It seems like there may be a link. Recent research suggests a potential link between obesity and Alzheimer's disease. Obesity is associated with chronic inflammation, insulin resistance, and vascular dysfunction, which may contribute to the development of Alzheimer's pathology. Studies have shown that obesity increases the risk of cognitive decline an...
023 -Obesity and Alzheimer’s
October 02, 2018 10:00 - 55 minutes - 75.5 MBIs there a connection between obesity and Alzheimer's? There's been a lot of research lately on lifestyle choices and our risk of Alzheimer's. Seems like there may be a link
“Help! I’ve Fallen…but it’s ok.” Fall Alert Devices
September 25, 2018 10:00 - 55 minutes - 75.8 MBA fall is one of the top avoidable medical situations seniors may have. Falls that don't kill you can change your life forever. They are the leading cause of deaths related to injury for people age 65 and older. With these numbers, senior fall prevention should be a priority for both seniors and for those with seniors in their lives. In this episode I have a conversation with Sara of Alert Sentry. We discuss what their products can do to help senior stay active and how they can improve thei...
022-“Help! I’ve Fallen…but it’s ok.” Fall Alert Devices
September 25, 2018 10:00 - 55 minutes - 75.8 MBA fall is one of the top avoidable medical situations seniors may have. Falls that don't kill you can change your life forever. They are the leading cause of deaths related to injury for people age 65 and older. With these numbers, senior fall prevention should be a priority for both seniors and for those with seniors in their lives. In this episode I have a conversation with Sara of Alert Sentry. We discuss what their products can do to help senior stay active and how they can improve thei...
021 - Avoid A Tragedy! Health Care Literacy Explained
September 18, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 90.2 MBBecoming health care literate requires more than reading ability. People with limited health literacy often lack knowledge or have misinformation about their bodies and the causes of disease.
Avoid A Tragedy! Health Care Literacy Explained
September 18, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 90.2 MBBecoming health care literate requires more than reading ability. People with limited health literacy often lack knowledge or have misinformation about their bodies and the causes of disease.
Health Care Advocacy for Seniors!
September 11, 2018 10:00 - 45 minutes - 62 MBManaging your healthcare & treatment, and navigating a broken healthcare system is overwhelming. No matter how savvy and smart you are, it is easy to mishandle important aspects of care. Mismanagement can lead to disaster.