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Dementia Care Partner Talk Show with Teepa Snow

Teepa Snow's Positive Approach to Care

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This is the Dementia Care Partner Talk Show, a podcast to help you navigate the senior care maze. Learn and laugh with us as we discuss creative solutions and ideas to common and uncommon dementia care challenges, and how to make sense of the senior care industry and options even if you're not a professional. Are you caring for a person living with dementia? We would love to hear from you! Send us a note at info@teepasnow.com and tell us what you'd like for us to discuss! You can also visit ...
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If you are living with someone who has Alzheimer’s, dementia, confusion or memory loss, you know just how difficult the simple act of communication can be between you and your loved one. Susan Kohler, author of How to Communicate with Alzheimer’s, is host of Innovative Dementia Care, a program designed to help you, the caregiver learn about the communication process, why it is so important in caregiving, the problems in communication, and useful techniques to facilitate communication that wi ...
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Here's a list you hope to never have to use, or have to pass along to a loved one, but can be glad to have in your back pocket just in case. Grab a notepad and pen and let's dive in. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.teepasnow.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/d…
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If you read the news a lot, there's a possibility that you've seen articles titled similar to the title of this episode. How much attention should we give them and what should we focus on instead? We'll give you a hint: health promotion. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.teepasnow.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. --- Send in a v…
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The use of restraint, physical or chemical, is a sensitive topic for many, with good reason. That's why Teepa and Greg decided to address the topic this week. How can we find the balance of when to use a restraint and when to try something else? Stay tuned to find out. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.teep…
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Dementia is not a condition that stays in one geological area or zone. That's why Teepa and her company, Positive Approach to Care, go to great lengths to spread knowledge and awareness of how we can better support people living with brain change everywhere. This week, Teepa reflects on how dementia care may differ from country to country but how t…
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In this week's episode, Teepa and Greg discuss a few questions and situations that frequently come up in conversation. Bathing and hygiene for example, seem to usually be high on that list. Tune in to hear Teepa's thoughts on this topic and others. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.teepasnow.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. --- Se…
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When a celebrity is diagnosed with any kind of disease, it seems that everyone becomes involved, at least on the sidelines. But why should we look at the bigger picture, and shift our focus from the diagnosis to what new choices we can make going forward? Join us this week at Teepa and Greg discuss. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, pl…
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Change is inevitable. So when new techniques, skills, and tools are developed in the world of dementia care, how do we as a company share out the strategies that can make a difference? That's the topic of this week's episode as Teepa and Greg discuss. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.teepasnow.com⁠⁠⁠⁠. Check…
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So, how often do you pick your nose? This week's episode might sound like playground joke, but there's a lot to unpack around the topic of what habits may or may not increase your risk for developing dementia. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.teepasnow.com⁠⁠⁠⁠. Check out where Teepa and the team will be visi…
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This week's topic is all about our wonderful volunteers and training. In some cases, they receive less training than staff members even! Why should this not be the case and how can we do better so that everyone involved feels valued and productive? Tune in to find out. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.teepas…
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Hoarding is not something all that common, but where it does happen, it can be a serious problem. How, and more importantly, why, do some folks develop a hoarding habit is the topic of this week's episode. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.teepasnow.com⁠⁠⁠⁠. Check out where Teepa and the team will be visiting…
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Increase your physical activity, choose healthier food options and stop smoking. We’ve been hearing advice on how to decrease our risk for dementia for over a decade. Yet there are recent studies that have been published giving this same advice. This week, Teepa discusses why we keep getting the same advice over and over and the steps we should be …
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As with any new habits, once we got used to being isolated, actively staying away from people that didn’t live in our home, it’s hard to break that habit. This week, Teepa and Greg discuss how we can take small steps to “step back into the world” and interact with people in our environment. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visi…
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No, we're not talking about whether you're easily offended or not. Rather, as we age, we lose the protective padding of collagen that helps to protect our blood vessels. Why is this a concern and how can we adjust things to help compensate for it? Join us this week as Teepa goes over her tips and suggestions. To learn more about Positive Approach t…
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It’s unfortunate to say, but a recent international study shows that a good portion of folks in that country are afraid of people that are living with dementia. The problem seems to stem from the term and definition of “demented”. The objective of this week's episode is to help de-stigmatize dementia and start a conversation of why we should increa…
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What's the difference between “coexisting” and “I’m living with you”? If we answer that, then we’ll have a good grasp of what co-housing is. Teepa explains what the potential pitfalls could end up being in this situation, and how we can mitigate them. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.teepasnow.com⁠⁠⁠⁠. --- S…
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What are some things that Teepa plans on keeping the same and what will she change or drop altogether? Grab your favorite warm beverage and your comfy chair, and let’s start this year on the right foot. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.teepasnow.com⁠⁠⁠⁠. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotif…
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Believe it or not, 2023 is 99.9% over! What was new for PAC in 2023 and what are we planning in 2024? Join us this week as Teepa outlines where we will be traveling to and what new things we will be trying in the new year. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at ⁠⁠⁠www.teepasnow.com⁠⁠⁠. --- Send in a voice message: https:/…
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Here at Positive Approach to Care, we believe the better question is, "what are we doing that causes enough distress in a person that they would want to hit you?" In this episode, Teepa shares her view on this submitted question and and discusses what we should be focusing on instead. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us a…
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Why are we so attracted to quick fixes? "Do this one thing and voila, you're problem will go away". This week, Teepa and Greg discuss why certain studies out there add little to no value in helping us support people that are living with brain change. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at ⁠⁠⁠www.teepasnow.com⁠⁠⁠. --- Send…
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Less than a month out from this year's Positive Approach to Care Conference, Teepa gives us a recap of the six main sessions that dove deep into the Six Pieces of the Puzzle. What was included in each session and what new insights can we gain from them? Join us to find out! To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at ⁠⁠⁠www.te…
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That time of year is upon us again: the holiday season in which family gatherings, traditions, emotions and yes, lots of stress. What things we should have in mind if we’re either planning a visit or if we will be traveling with our person living with dementia? Also covered are how we can use our PIPES technique to help us prepare. To learn more ab…
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How likely are you to respond with a, "sure" if someone asked for your help rather than telling you what to do? As it turns out, Teepa developed her type of affirmations, acknowledgments, and positive action starters because they work much better in convincing others to work with you than anything else. Join us this week and learn how you can start…
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Touching on the world of medications, this week Teepa and Greg discuss in particular anticholinergics, which are drugs that block the action of acetylcholine. What does that have to do with dementia? They both need a baseline to track changes, which can then help to provide a plan of action. For more information on this month's sponsor, visit www.j…
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It's not often that Teepa is left speechless, but when it happens, it's for good reason. This week, Teepa addresses a statement that was made recently and explains why it is completely false. For more information on this month's sponsor, visit www.joyshouse.org. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at ⁠www.teepasnow.com⁠. …
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This week, Teepa and Greg address a highly requested topic from our audience: ADHD and dementia. According to some recent studies, folks that have ADHD are three times as likely as their non-ADHD peers to develop dementia an an earlier age. However, we don't know for sure if ADHD caused the dementia, or if it was something else. Regardless of the c…
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If you live in an urban or suburban environment, it's generally easy for families to find skilled care facilities. But what challenges do rural communities face? Staffing shortages and long distances are just two of them. Join us this week as we shine a spotlight on this issue. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.t…
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Touching on a sensitive topic for some, Teepa and Greg discuss what families and care partners should keep in mind if or when a person living with dementia behaves in an inappropriate manner. Hint: it doesn't always mean they're thinking of sex. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com. --- Send in a voice…
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This week, we take a stroll down memory lane as Teepa discusses which experiences led her to where she is now as a leader. How did Teepa develop her teaching style and methods? If you've ever been curious about this, grab your favorite beverage and pull up a chair! To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com.…
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Have you ever had the following conversation with a relative, “I just got off the phone with mom and she seemed fine, I think you’re just overreacting”? If so, then this episode is for you. Join us as Teepa explains how a person living with dementia can seemingly "pull it together" at times and what care partners should know. To learn more about Po…
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What should families know about palliative care when a person they care for is diagnosed with a form of dementia? In the beginning, the conversation would be focused more on maintenance or rehab. But what about after their journey has progressed to the later, end stages? This week, Teepa and Greg discuss why the focus should shift to keeping someon…
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This week, Teepa addresses several questions and topics that are commonly brought up by families, for example, “why do caregivers yell?” The cause can stem for a number of reasons, but there are strategies that you can use to avoid shouting matches. Want to help Teepa make her vision of a training facility that specializes in teaching PAC technique…
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There are two main reasons why a decline in engaging activities (such as listening to music) should be sounding alarms for everyone. The first reason is that it helps to keep folks out of trouble, in other words, it keeps them from getting bored. And the second reason is that it gives people value in being alive, and who doesn’t want that? Join us …
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This week, Teepa and Greg discuss why diving right into dementia care training is so important and why the lack of hands-on training is so worrying. Some might say, "what happens if I train my staff and they leave", to which we would counter with, "what happens if you don't train them and they stay?" Want to help Teepa make her vision of a training…
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There are always two sides to every story, and this week, we get to listen to the other side of the dementia conversation. What are some things that we should bear in mind whenever we’re interacting with someone living with brain change? Let’s hear what Dallas has to say. Want to help Teepa make her vision of a training facility that specializes in…
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...that certain biomarkers could indicate a higher risk for developing dementia. As just one example, what are Teepa's thoughts on all these types of studies that are published on daily basis? We could tell you right now, but where's the fun in that? Pour your favorite warm beverage of choice and find your favorite chair as we dig in. To learn more…
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The topic on this week's agenda is addressing why our person living with dementia may constantly be losing or forgetting to use their glasses/hearing aids. Here's a preview: are they a recent acquisition, or have they been using them for years? Join us to hear what Teepa had to say. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at …
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This week's question was submitted by someone that is in the process of looking for a caregiver to provide respite care a few afternoons during the week for their husband that is living with Lewy Body dementia. Should the care partner selected be someone with awareness and knowledge of the symptoms that are typically shown, or can it just be a "sit…
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The short answer is no, we're not. Rather that figure out how to work with what is still there, the typical focus is on "how can we stop or slow this down?" Join us this week as Teepa and Greg discuss why the pandemic showed us how much work there is still left to do. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.c…
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As it turns out, remembering who someone is and recognizing music that we heard long ago are two different types of skills. Recognizing music is different because it tends to have powerful emotions associated with them depending on what was going on in our lives when we first heard them. Another difference is that listening to music offers more of …
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There is still no cure for dementia. So what are Teepa Snow’s thoughts on recent drug releases that promise to improve points on a scale or to undue cognitive decline? Join us and find out! To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, please visit us at www.teepasnow.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dement…
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A recently published study stated that in order to reduce the risk of cognitive decline, we should eat healthier, exercise more, and take supplements. However, unless the changes we make become lifestyle changes, any benefits we may see are likely to be short-lived. Join us for another episode and learn why making sustainable changes should be what…
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This week, we get a little curious on what some folks consider to be “normal” or “not normal” aging. In addition to changing the wording from “normal” to “typical” aging, Teepa discusses how knowing a person’s history can be just as important as anything else when trying to spot a shift in their abilities. For example, some of us have never been go…
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When a dementia diagnosis enters the picture, many families will ultimately have to struggle with the decision of when to place their loved one in a care facility. The trouble is that by the time families start asking, "is now the right time?", they have already passed the ideal time on average by three months. Caregiver guilt, feelings of failure,…
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Feeders, diapers, and task lists oh my. At some point during the pandemic, it appears that any progress we had made in our choice of words to describe tasks that happen every in a care facility have fallen flat on their face. Why? Because language and other practices that dehumanize people and reduces them down to just tasks to be completed are mak…
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Has a person that is living with dementia ever accused you of walking into their room and stealing money from their wallet? If you answered yes, then this episode is for you! This week, Teepa explores the challenges of distinguishing between typical aging behaviors and which ones may be related to dementia. In addition, Teepa offers some strategies…
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In this week's episode, Teepa and Greg explore the world of dementia care, this time focusing on the gender imbalance in care facilities and the benefits of having more men in the field. For example, male care partners can offer unique perspectives and form social bonds that go beyond completing a list of tasks. To learn more about Positive Approac…
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Are you familiar with the term, "feeders"? Why is this a term that we need to move away from? One reason is the term itself gives the idea of someone that cannot eat themselves (e.g. a baby). A person that is living with dementia does lose skill as the condition progresses, but with the right support, we can help them to use the muscle memory they'…
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"1 in 4 seniors has a serious fall". This recent statistic gave way to this week's episode. Why are serious falls so common among seniors, particularly those who are living with dementia? Is there anything that we can do to help minimize them? Join us for another episode as Teepa and Greg discuss! To learn more about this months sponsor, please vis…
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Join us for our 200th episode! This week, Teepa and Greg share their thoughts and opinions on interactive dolls and dogs that are aimed at people that are living with brain changes. When could they be a good idea, and when should they definitely not be brought into the picture? Join us to find out. To learn more about this months sponsor, please vi…
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When we think of caregiver burnout, we typically think of those in a professional setting. But family care partners are also in danger of "flaming out" when it comes to providing care and support for their person that is living with dementia. Learn why it's so important to build a team around you, and avoid becoming a long ranger. To learn more abo…
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