Mary Elaine Petrucci discusses how important self-care is for the caregiver, Three Keys of Caregiving are Organization, Planning, and Self-Care
The discussion continues on with the many challenges of caregiving, and how he came to write the song, BEYOND the FADING MEMORIES, LOVE REMAINS which in Betsy’s opinion is a beautiful heart-touching song that resonated with her!
“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!
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…
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.
Dr. DeLon Canterbury discusses why he left his job at a “chain pharmacy “, and shared the story of his grandmother who was overprescribed medications, and how we must advocate for ourselves and our loved ones.
We all have a choice to live in the now and find happiness and peace in the present!
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!
Today Debra spoke on the recent information about the seven states that are taking action to push for workplace anti-abuse legislation. Both Debra and Sheila also spoke about the power that corporations have and how it is used.
Lisa also tells a story from her book, Truth, Lies & Alzheimer’s: Its Secret Faces, about a memory care patient whose well-being improved after hearing a song from his past