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Memory Matters with Tips and Tricks

Rena gave tips on how you can remember a person’s name which Betsy personally thought was excellent and will be following those tips! Also discussed how aging is perceived in Israel where Rena lives and how technology is helping caregivers and those who…

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Up-to-date information on Alzheimer’s Research

“What’s News”, Lisa brings you some exciting news about a new drug that the pharmaceutical company, Biogen, is testing that could be a game-changer in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease, so be sure to listen!

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Person-Centered Approaches to Care – Part 2

Reminiscence therapy can help a person with dementia reconnect with their lives. Lisa tells the story of a creative memory care director who used reminiscence therapy to diffuse a patient’s anxiety by recreating his bedroom in the dementia unit to look like his office…

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Smart technology can give caregivers peace of mind

Ryan created Caregiver Smart Solutions out of a need for being a caregiver for his dad! Ryan discusses how smart technology can give caregivers peace of mind and their loved ones can possibly stay in their homes!

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Person-centered approach to Alzheimer’s

Lisa covers the four principles of a person-centered approach which were developed to help caregivers see beyond the disease and to help loved ones live independent and fulfilling lives.

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Misplaces car keys and wonders is this Dementia

This is a must-listen episode for anyone who occasionally misplaces car keys and wonders if it’s normal aging or a sign of dementia!

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Does your loved one like wearing the same clothes

The importance of self-care, having the Power of Attorney, and other legal documents that are necessary. Most all have copies of all the documents on your cell phone so they are readily accessible in an emergency situation!

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His diagnosis of early-onset Alzheimer’s disease

Lisa Skinner covers the struggles that caregivers face when caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease. Lisa speaks with Betsy Wurzel about her experience as the primary caregiver for her husband following his diagnosis of early-onset Alzheimer’s disease at a relatively young…

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An Open discussion on Frontotemporal Dementia

The conversation highlights actor Bruce Willis’ diagnosis with FTD including how the diagnosis was covered in the news. Lisa elucidates for listeners how this rarer form of brain disease impacts a patient’s ability to communicate and causes behavioral changes.

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Risk Factors of Developing Alzheimer’s Disease

With the recommendations outlined in this episode, listeners will learn how to potentially reduce their risk for dementia by up to one-third. Additionally, Lisa illuminates for listeners why the link between lifestyle choices and brain disease is so profound that Alzheimer’s Disease has…