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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020 - 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.
019 -Special Episode – What Do You Remember?
September 04, 2018 10:00 - 30 minutes - 42.2 MBThis is a special episode of Fading Memories. It's actually the first one I ever recorded. There is a lot of audio of various interactions I had with Mom. I started Fading Memories because I was desperate to find ways to make my visits with her more meaningful. Hours of visits where she asks me the same question over and over and over are not how I want to remember the last few years of her life. The other motivating factor in starting Fading Memories was the realization that finding the i...
Special Episode – What Do You Remember?
September 04, 2018 10:00 - 30 minutes - 42.2 MBThis is a special episode of Fading Memories. It's actually the first one I ever recorded. There is a lot of audio of various interactions I had with Mom. I started Fading Memories because I was desperate to find ways to make my visits with her more meaningful. Hours of visits where she asks me the same question over and over and over are not how I want to remember the last few years of her life. The other motivating factor in starting Fading Memories was the realization that finding the i...
Estate Planning for the Sandwich Generation
August 28, 2018 10:00 - 41 minutes - 56.6 MBDo you care for your children and worry about your aging parents? Congratulations, you are a member of the “Sandwich Generation”. Not such a great place to be and probably not what you had planned. Caring for children and seniors is mentally, physically, and emotionally exhausting. It can be a financial strain as well. Dealing with the financial end is the purpose of this episode. You probably have many questions about estate planning. You know you should be making a will and probably need s...
018 -Estate Planning for the Sandwich Generation
August 28, 2018 10:00 - 41 minutes - 56.6 MBDo you care for your children and worry about your aging parents? Congratulations, you are a member of the “Sandwich Generation”. Not such a great place to be and probably not what you had planned. Caring for children and seniors is mentally, physically, and emotionally exhausting. It can be a financial strain as well. Dealing with the financial end is the purpose of this episode. You probably have many questions about estate planning. You know you should be making a will and probably need s...
017 -Connecting through Art
August 21, 2018 10:00 - 41 minutes - 56.6 MBArt has been used for centuries to help people express what they cannot put into words. Increasingly art is used to help people with Alzheimer’s disease. By encouraging participation in the creation process we may be able to unlock inner thoughts and feelings. Expressing what they're feeling may be easier on paper than verbally. Freeing these emotions will help both those living with Alzheimer's and those caring for them. My Life and Art Art is part of my everyday life. As a professional pho...
Connecting through Art
August 21, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 84.3 MBArt has been used for centuries to help people express what they cannot put into words. Increasingly art is used to help people with Alzheimer’s disease. By encouraging participation in the creation process we may be able to unlock inner thoughts and feelings. Expressing what they're feeling may be easier on paper than verbally. Freeing these emotions will help both those living with Alzheimer's and those caring for them. My Life and Art Art is part of my everyday life. As a professional pho...
016 -The Perfect Activity to do Today – Two Lap Books
August 14, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 84.3 MBTwo Lap Books – A Great Way To Connect! Two-Lap Books are Read-Aloud Books for Memory-Challenged Adults, People with Alzheimer's disease (and other forms of memory impairment) gradually lose their ability to initiate communication with others. Because of this Lydia designed these uniquely adapted books to “give voice” to them. By using the book's large, simple text and colorful illustrations we can initiate conversation. Most noteworthy, reading books together can make meaningful connection...
The Perfect Activity to do Today – Two Lap Books
August 14, 2018 10:00 - 41 minutes - 57.1 MBTwo Lap Books – A Great Way To Connect! Two-Lap Books are Read-Aloud Books for Memory-Challenged Adults, People with Alzheimer's disease (and other forms of memory impairment) gradually lose their ability to initiate communication with others. Because of this Lydia designed these uniquely adapted books to “give voice” to them. By using the book's large, simple text and colorful illustrations we can initiate conversation. Most noteworthy, reading books together can make meaningful connection...
015 -What’s Going on in Their Mind?
August 07, 2018 10:00 - 41 minutes - 57.1 MBOne of the biggest challenges to caring for someone living with Alzheimer's or some other form of dementia is trying to figure out what's going on in their mind. They don't understand what's happening so they can't help us understand what they need. Not being able to communicate their needs causes fear or anxiety. Hopefully, today's conversation with Laurie will help us understand a bit better. Laurie Gunter Mantz is the founder and CEO of Dementia Training for Life. She is also an Occupatio...
What’s Going on in Their Mind?
August 07, 2018 10:00 - 58 minutes - 80.9 MBOne of the biggest challenges to caring for someone living with Alzheimer's or some other form of dementia is trying to figure out what's going on in their mind. They don't understand what's happening so they can't help us understand what they need. Not being able to communicate their needs causes fear or anxiety. Hopefully, today's conversation with Laurie will help us understand a bit better. Laurie Gunter Mantz is the founder and CEO of Dementia Training for Life. She is also an Occupatio...
014 - Keep or Sell? What to do with The Family Home Part 3
July 31, 2018 10:00 - 58 minutes - 80.9 MBIt's time for a move to an assisted living community, now what should you do with the family home? Keep or sell, where do you even start? There are a few factors that will determine the answer and we discuss those on this episode. Good Reasons to Keep the House After a Move to Senior Care If someone in the family has an emotional attachment to the home than you'll need to think through the details that will determine if keeping the home makes sense. Here are some things to think about; It m...
Keep or Sell? What to do with The Family Home Part 3
July 31, 2018 10:00 - 53 minutes - 73.3 MBIt's time for a move to an assisted living community, now what should you do with the family home? Keep or sell, where do you even start? There are a few factors that will determine the answer and we discuss those on this episode. Good Reasons to Keep the House After a Move to Senior Care If someone in the family has an emotional attachment to the home than you'll need to think through the details that will determine if keeping the home makes sense. Here are some things to think about; It m...
The Family Home – What to do now? Part 2
July 24, 2018 10:00 - 35 minutes - 48.7 MBThe Family Home – What to do now? Part 2 Part 1 of this series is here. Seniors want to age in place, a completely understandable desire which makes it vitally important to do what we can to make their home safe & enjoyable. There are many things to consider so starting sooner rather than later is important. Starting now is better than putting it off until there’s an issue. It’s important to have the home evaluated for safety and accessibility. There are so many things to consider that g...
013 - The Family Home – What to do now? Part 2
July 24, 2018 10:00 - 53 minutes - 73.3 MBThe Family Home – What to do now? Part 2 Part 1 of this series is here. Seniors want to age in place, a completely understandable desire which makes it vitally important to do what we can to make their home safe & enjoyable. There are many things to consider so starting sooner rather than later is important. Starting now is better than putting it off until there’s an issue. It’s important to have the home evaluated for safety and accessibility. There are so many things to consider that g...
012 - The Family Home Part 1 – Decluttering
July 17, 2018 10:00 - 35 minutes - 48.7 MBThis week I have a conversation with a professional cleaner and home organizer on how to start the process of getting the family home decluttered so our loved one can age in place safely. Facing a lifetime of memories in one household is overwhelming so Patty's tips should come in handy. Patty suggests that you approach the conversation with grace and understanding. It's also important to forget about the past and focus on right now and moving forward. This process is for the health and safe...
The Family Home Part 1 – Decluttering
July 17, 2018 10:00 - 58 minutes - 80.3 MBThis week I have a conversation with a professional cleaner and home organizer on how to start the process of getting the family home decluttered so our loved one can age in place safely. Facing a lifetime of memories in one household is overwhelming so Patty's tips should come in handy. Patty suggests that you approach the conversation with grace and understanding. It's also important to forget about the past and focus on right now and moving forward. This process is for the health and safe...
Unconditional Love – Therapy Dogs in Action!
July 10, 2018 10:00 - 52 minutes - 72.7 MBDogs provide us with unconditional love and emotional support that we can't always get in a human. My neighbor Bella is a therapy dog and she's one of the best dogs I've ever met. On today's episode, Terry, Bella's human, and I talk about the benefits a therapy dog can bring to hospitalized people, seniors in memory communities and even at-risk children. It's a heartwarming conversation we had on a rainy day while drinking tea and talking about all things dog. What Is A Therapy Dog? A ther...
011 - Unconditional Love – Therapy Dogs in Action!
July 10, 2018 10:00 - 39 minutes - 56 MBDogs provide us with unconditional love and emotional support that we can't always get in a human. My neighbor Bella is a therapy dog and she's one of the best dogs I've ever met. On today's episode, Terry, Bella's human, and I talk about the benefits a therapy dog can bring to hospitalized people, seniors in memory communities and even at-risk children. It's a heartwarming conversation we had on a rainy day while drinking tea and talking about all things dog. What Is A Therapy Dog? A ther...
My Mom Marge – (Non Alzheimer’s dementia)
June 26, 2018 10:00 - 36 minutes - 51.7 MBIn today’s episode I have a conversation with Pam about her journey with her Mom Marge. Marge is my Mom's “next-door neighbor” and started her journey in a different way than my Mom. Pam talks about her Mom, their struggles, what it’s like now. Marge does not have Alzheimer's, she has frontal temporal dementia that was caused by a stroke. Her memory had been declining for a while before the stroke and Pam juggled a lot to keep her Mom safe. Listen in on our conversation and hear Pam's advic...
010 - My Mom Marge – (Non Alzheimer’s dementia)
June 26, 2018 10:00 - 23 minutes - 32.6 MBIn today’s episode I have a conversation with Pam about her journey with her Mom Marge. Marge is my Mom's “next-door neighbor” and started her journey in a different way than my Mom. Pam talks about her Mom, their struggles, what it’s like now. Marge does not have Alzheimer's, she has frontal temporal dementia that was caused by a stroke. Her memory had been declining for a while before the stroke and Pam juggled a lot to keep her Mom safe. Listen in on our conversation and hear Pam's advic...
Meals On Wheels – The Original Meal Delivery Service
June 19, 2018 10:00 - 32 minutes - 45.2 MBThe original and ultimate meal delivery service, Meals on Wheels. Their mission; support homebound elders to maintain their health and dignity. They serve seniors with chronic health conditions that prevent their preparing nutritious meals for themselves. Lack of transportation is also an obstacle to providing for themselves. By receiving meals seniors are helped to live independently in the comfort of their homes. Meal delivery and good conversation go a long way toward supporting our v...
009 - Meals On Wheels – The Original Meal Delivery Service
June 19, 2018 10:00 - 13 minutes - 19.3 MBThe original and ultimate meal delivery service, Meals on Wheels. Their mission; support homebound elders to maintain their health and dignity. They serve seniors with chronic health conditions that prevent their preparing nutritious meals for themselves. Lack of transportation is also an obstacle to providing for themselves. By receiving meals seniors are helped to live independently in the comfort of their homes. Meal delivery and good conversation go a long way toward supporting our v...
Age In Place Or Assisted Living -Things to Know
June 12, 2018 10:00 - 37 minutes - 51 MBAccording to the executive director of my Moms community, 70% of us will need some sort of living assistance at some point in our life. What should you consider when choosing to age-in-place versus an assisted living community? This conversation should help answer many of the questions you face when deciding where to spend the rest of your senior years. One of the best things about an assisted living community is the diverse population in terms of life experiences. You can find yourself liv...
Age In Place Or Assisted Living _-Things to Know
June 12, 2018 10:00 - 37 minutes - 51 MBAccording to the executive director of my Moms community, 70% of us will need some sort of living assistance at some point in our life. What should you consider when choosing to age-in-place versus an assisted living community? This conversation should help answer many of the questions you face when deciding where to spend the rest of your senior years. One of the best things about an assisted living community is the diverse population in terms of life experiences. You can find yourself liv...
008 -Age In Place Or Assisted Living -Things to Know
June 12, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 107 MBAccording to the executive director of my Moms community, 70% of us will need some sort of living assistance at some point in our life. What should you consider when choosing to age-in-place versus an assisted living community? This conversation should help answer many of the questions you face when deciding where to spend the rest of your senior years. One of the best things about an assisted living community is the diverse population in terms of life experiences. You can find yourself liv...
It Takes A Village – (Senior Social Program with Kids)
June 05, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 107 MB[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″ background_layout=”light”] A senior social program is for seniors who need mild to moderate care and socialization during the day. Participants interact with peers and children through a variety of activities. Regular activities include group discussions, e...
007 -It Takes A Village – (Senior Social Program with Kids)
June 05, 2018 07:00 - 1 minute - 2.56 MB[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″ background_layout=”light”] A senior social program is for seniors who need mild to moderate care and socialization during the day. Participants interact with peers and children through a variety of activities. Regular activities include group discussions, e...
Misty Tales – Pros & Cons of Pets for Seniors
May 29, 2018 02:00 - 30 minutes - 41.3 MBMisty tales is an episode mostly about my Mom and her dog Misty. There are a lot of pros and cons to having a dog in a memory community. First, have a listen to this episode, there are quite a few funny stories. If you are still considering a dog after what you hear, the following text will help guide you through your decision. Pros & Cons of Getting a Dog Before you get a new pet consider the following things carefully. Will you or someone else be able to take care of the pet, feed it prope...
Misty Tales - Pros & Cons of Pets for Seniors
May 29, 2018 02:00 - 30 minutes - 41.3 MBMisty tales is an episode mostly about my Mom and her dog Misty. There are a lot of pros and cons to having a dog in a memory community. First, have a listen to this episode, there are quite a few funny stories. If you are still considering a dog after what you hear, the following text will help guide you through your decision. Pros & Cons of Getting a Dog Before you get a new pet consider the following things carefully. Will you or someone else be able to take care of the pet, feed it pr...
006 -Misty Tales – Pros & Cons of Pets for Seniors
May 29, 2018 02:00 - 36 minutes - 51.7 MBMisty tales is an episode mostly about my Mom and her dog Misty. There are a lot of pros and cons to having a dog in a memory community. First, have a listen to this episode, there are quite a few funny stories. If you are still considering a dog after what you hear, the following text will help guide you through your decision. Pros & Cons of Getting a Dog Before you get a new pet consider the following things carefully. Will you or someone else be able to take care of the pet, feed it prope...
005 -This Is Your Brain on Nutrition – Diet & Brain Health
May 22, 2018 03:00 - 30 minutes - 41.3 MBThis Is Your Brain On Nutrition – Brain Health Discussed On today’s episode I talk with Matthew Peal the founder of the Movement Academy about brain nutrition. The Movement Academy help youth & seniors improve physical and cognitive performance. Matt works with senior based organizational and executive directors to develop active aging programs that symmetrically prevents injuries and boosts cognitive function. Learn more about brain health and nutrition in this episode. Last weeks episode ...
This Is Your Brain on Nutrition – Diet & Brain Health
May 22, 2018 03:00 - 49 minutes - 67.3 MBThis Is Your Brain On Nutrition – Brain Health Discussed On today’s episode I talk with Matthew Peal the founder of the Movement Academy about brain nutrition. The Movement Academy help youth & seniors improve physical and cognitive performance. Matt works with senior based organizational and executive directors to develop active aging programs that symmetrically prevents injuries and boosts cognitive function. Learn more about brain health and nutrition in this episode. Last weeks episode ...
004 -Move It or Lose It – Exercise & Brain Health
May 15, 2018 03:00 - 1 hour - 105 MBIn this episode, I talk with Tony Salinaro an exercise professional and running coach who is still running at 71. He had a Mom with memory loss. Now he works with stroke victims to help them recover and age better. All this while also maintaining a personal coaching business and running club! Find out about exercise and brain health in this fascinating conversation. In this episode we learn that we need to do everything possible to add movement and exercise into everyday life. Larger doses ...
Move It or Lose It – Exercise & Brain Health
May 15, 2018 03:00 - 39 minutes - 56 MBIn this episode, I talk with Tony Salinaro an exercise professional and running coach who is still running at 71. He had a Mom with memory loss. Now he works with stroke victims to help them recover and age better. All this while also maintaining a personal coaching business and running club! Find out about exercise and brain health in this fascinating conversation. In this episode we learn that we need to do everything possible to add movement and exercise into everyday life. Larger doses ...
Stop Acting Your Age! Feel Years Younger!
May 08, 2018 03:00 - 50 minutes - 70.8 MBHow would your life change if you could look, feel and act 10-15 years younger regardless of how many birthday’s you’ve had? Did you know that staying mentally & physically active can help our brains to grown and add new cells? How do we achieve looking and acting younger? I interview Thom McFadden on this topic. Thom loves helping Baby Boomers stop the depressive cycle of feeling “over the hill” and have “one foot in the grave”. By learning some simple techniques he has effectively used ...
003 -Stop Acting Your Age! Feel Years Younger!
May 08, 2018 03:00 - 49 minutes - 67.3 MBHow would your life change if you could look, feel and act 10-15 years younger regardless of how many birthday’s you’ve had? Did you know that staying mentally & physically active can help our brains to grown and add new cells? How do we achieve looking and acting younger? I interview Thom McFadden on this topic. Thom loves helping Baby Boomers stop the depressive cycle of feeling “over the hill” and have “one foot in the grave”. By learning some simple techniques he has effectively used ...
Living with Alzheimer’s
May 01, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 105 MBLiving With Alzheimer’s - A Conversation with Pam Montana Today’s episode is a fascinating conversation with a woman living with Alzheimer’s. Diagnosed in her early 60s, Pam Montana made it her new job to do everything she could to prevent the worst part of the disease. “Keep that happy life balance as long as possible.” Everything from exercise to nutrition to advocacy, Pam is doing everything she can to combat this disease for herself and everyone that comes after her. If you suspect you o...
Living with Alzheimer’s With Pam Montana
May 01, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 105 MBLiving With Alzheimer’s – A Conversation with Pam Montana Today’s episode is a fascinating conversation with a woman living with Alzheimer’s. Diagnosed in her early 60s, Pam Montana made it her new job to do everything she could to prevent the worst part of the disease. “Keep that happy life balance as long as possible.” Everything from exercise to nutrition to advocacy, Pam is doing everything she can to combat this disease for herself and everyone that comes after her. If you suspect you o...
002 -Living with Alzheimer’s With Pam Montana
May 01, 2018 13:00 - 32 minutes - 45.2 MBLiving With Alzheimer’s – A Conversation with Pam Montana Today’s episode is a fascinating conversation with a woman living with Alzheimer’s. Diagnosed in her early 60s, Pam Montana made it her new job to do everything she could to prevent the worst part of the disease. “Keep that happy life balance as long as possible.” Everything from exercise to nutrition to advocacy, Pam is doing everything she can to combat this disease for herself and everyone that comes after her. If you suspect you o...
My Journey With Family Alzheimer’s & Memory Loss
April 30, 2018 06:00 - 13 minutes - 19.3 MBHow Fading Memories Was Born I have a Mom with Alzheimers and I’m also the grand daughter and great grand daughter of women who suffered from memory loss. Through my experiences with Mom and Grandma I’ve learned the importance of planning ahead. It’s a subject we want to avoid but facing challenges makes them easier to handle. No planning led to panic for Moms family when my Grandfather died and to my family when my father died It’s my goal with this first season of Fading Memories to help...
001 -My Journey With Family Alzheimer’s & Memory Loss
April 30, 2018 06:00 - 50 minutes - 70.8 MBHow Fading Memories Was Born I have a Mom with Alzheimers and I’m also the grand daughter and great grand daughter of women who suffered from memory loss. Through my experiences with Mom and Grandma I’ve learned the importance of planning ahead. It’s a subject we want to avoid but facing challenges makes them easier to handle. No planning led to panic for Moms family when my Grandfather died and to my family when my father died It’s my goal with this first season of Fading Memories to help...
Teaser episode about Alzheimer’s Disease
April 26, 2018 10:00 - 2.56 MBAlzheimer's disease is a crisis in our country. 5.7 million Americans are living with it and over 16 million people are providing unpaid care to a family member. If you are one of those people than this podcast is for you! I was looking for answers and not finding what I wanted. I realized that anyone caring for someone at home did not have the time for deep internet searches. That was the spark to create this podcast. Fading Memories is a supportive podcast that focuses on conversations wi...