The Alzheimer's Caregiver Podcast

I know how stressful caregiving can be and how alone you often feel. I understand the challenges you face on a daily basis when caring for a family member with Alzheimer’s or other dementia. My goal is to provide you with practical information, tips, and strategies for caregiving that I have learned over the years to help you be a better caregiver and deal with the behavioral issues and other challenges you face every day.

How a Pharmacist Can Help With Medication Management - Part 1 05/15/2024

How a Pharmacist Can Help With Medication Management - Part 1 Managing your loved one’s medications is one of the most important topics for caregivers to be aware of as Alzheimer’s progresses and their memory fades away. In this episode series, we discuss ways to avoid medication issues with a pharmacy professional. /episode/index/show/thealzheimerscaregiverpodcast/id/30949218

Do They Need To Know They Have Alzheimer's? 05/08/2024

Do They Need To Know They Have Alzheimer's? Does your loved one with Alzheimer’s need to know they have the disease? Will the knowledge improve their happiness, safety and lifestyle? In this episode, we discuss the issues surrounding this in order to help you make the right decision. /episode/index/show/thealzheimerscaregiverpodcast/id/30949203

When They Forget Their Health Conditions 05/01/2024

When They Forget Their Health Conditions Caregivers are often surprised that their loved one no longer remembers their health and medical condition. In this episode, we look at the issues that arise when they cannot manage their own health care and treatments. /episode/index/show/thealzheimerscaregiverpodcast/id/30949188

Apathy And Alzheimer's 04/24/2024

Apathy And Alzheimer's Caregivers often comment that their loved one with Alzheimer’s doesn’t do anything anymore. They find it surprising that a once active person now spends their time doing nothing - or very little. This episode looks at apathy and provides you with insight to help you help your loved one. /episode/index/show/thealzheimerscaregiverpodcast/id/30293888

Ten Helpful Tips For Caregivers 04/17/2024

Ten Helpful Tips For Caregivers In this episode, we look at ten helpful and very important tips for caregivers. Since many “tips” resources focus on the Alzheimer’s person, I thought it would be helpful to look at ways to provide important information to YOU, the caregiver. /episode/index/show/thealzheimerscaregiverpodcast/id/30293853

Planning For The Inevitable Future 04/10/2024

Planning For The Inevitable Future Caregivers often approach caregiving on a day-to-day basis. But as Alzheimer’s progresses, planning for the inevitable future becomes increasingly important. This episode looks at things caregivers should plan for earlier rather than later. /episode/index/show/thealzheimerscaregiverpodcast/id/30293813

My Personal Note To Caregivers 04/03/2024

My Personal Note To Caregivers This episode is a personal note to you, the caregiver. After speaking with thousands of caregivers over the years, I wanted to share my thoughts, observations, and reflections on caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s. /episode/index/show/thealzheimerscaregiverpodcast/id/30293773

Why Your Reality Conflicts With Their Reality 03/27/2024

Why Your Reality Conflicts With Their Reality When you communicate with someone with Alzheimer’s, you will need to change and adapt your communications to the reality of that person not to cause agitation. This episode looks at typical situations where you must go to THEIR reality and not yours. /episode/index/show/thealzheimerscaregiverpodcast/id/30138893

Be Aware of Look-Alike Items 03/20/2024

Be Aware of Look-Alike Items As your loved one experiences cognitive decline, they may have difficulty understanding and recognizing everyday household items. This episode focuses on items that may look like food and provide tips to prevent safety problems. /episode/index/show/thealzheimerscaregiverpodcast/id/30138863

Things Caregivers SHOULD Do 03/13/2024

Things Caregivers SHOULD Do As a caregiver for a loved one with Alzheimer’s, your goal is to provide them with the best and safest quality of life. This episode focuses on some of the most important things caregivers SHOULD do for their loved ones. /episode/index/show/thealzheimerscaregiverpodcast/id/30138833

Overseeing Your Loved One's Medical Care 03/06/2024

Overseeing Your Loved One's Medical Care If your loved one has Alzheimer’s, you will need to take an active role in overseeing and managing their health and medical care. This episode will provide information and tips to help you make the proper medical decisions for your loved one. /episode/index/show/thealzheimerscaregiverpodcast/id/30138788

Why They Don’t Need to Remember 02/28/2024

Why They Don’t Need to Remember When your loved one begins losing their short-term memory, a typical response is to be surprised, followed by trying to get them to remember. This episode examines why they don't need to remember and ways you can respond when they don’t. /episode/index/show/thealzheimerscaregiverpodcast/id/29692248

When Their Likes and Dislikes Change 02/21/2024

When Their Likes and Dislikes Change Caregivers often ask for suggestions for activities, meals, and things to keep them occupied. But it is not uncommon for caregivers to comment “my loved one would never do that.” As Alzheimer’s progresses, your loved one’s preferences change. And things they never did, ate, or loved could become favorites. /episode/index/show/thealzheimerscaregiverpodcast/id/29692213

Put Yourself On YOUR To-Do List 02/14/2024

Put Yourself On YOUR To-Do List As Alzheimer’s progresses, you may find you are taking on more and more of your loved one’s responsibilities. This episode focuses on one more thing to put on your to-do list - YOURSELF. It is essential for your health and well-being to add time for yourself to your daily and weekly schedules. /episode/index/show/thealzheimerscaregiverpodcast/id/29692188

Rethinking Your Daily Schedule 02/07/2024

Rethinking Your Daily Schedule You may have a daily routine you have been doing for years that is familiar and works. But as Alzheimer’s progresses, you may need to rethink that routine to accommodate your loved one with Alzheimer’s better. In this episode, we provide suggestions to better meet your loved one’s needs and condition. /episode/index/show/thealzheimerscaregiverpodcast/id/29565363

Positive Aspects of Caregiving 01/31/2024

Positive Aspects of Caregiving Caregiving for a loved one with Alzheimer’s is full of frustrations, challenges, and stress. But caregiving can also bring you great joy, understanding, and hope in your caregiving journey. In this episode, we reflect on positive caregiver comments we have received throughout the years. /episode/index/show/thealzheimerscaregiverpodcast/id/28171778

Understanding Alzheimer’s For Better Communication 01/24/2024

Understanding Alzheimer’s For Better Communication We typically modify how we communicate based on the audience we communicate with, such as adults, teens, or toddlers. In this episode, I will give you a better understanding of how to communicate with someone with Alzheimer’s. /episode/index/show/thealzheimerscaregiverpodcast/id/28613643

Safety When Staying Home Alone 01/17/2024

Safety When Staying Home Alone In the early stages of Alzheimer’s, your loved one will be able to stay home alone. As the disease progresses, it becomes a challenge to determine whether or not they can be safely left alone in the house. In this episode, we look at ways to keep your loved one safe at home. /episode/index/show/thealzheimerscaregiverpodcast/id/28613618

How They Process and Understand Time 01/10/2024

How They Process and Understand Time We don’t always think about the passing of time in our daily lives. But your loved one with Alzheimer’s will have more difficulty with situations that involve understanding aspects of time. This episode explains how Alzheimer’s affects the concept of time and ways you can adapt and compensate. /episode/index/show/thealzheimerscaregiverpodcast/id/28460855

Driving Safety Concerns 01/03/2024

Driving Safety Concerns Driving is a skill that involves several areas of cognitive abilities. At some point, your loved one with Alzheimer’s may become unable to drive a car safely, which can cause great harm to them and others. In this episode, we look at ways to help you manage the decision to let them no longer drive. /episode/index/show/thealzheimerscaregiverpodcast/id/28613563

What Caregivers Should NOT Do 12/27/2023

What Caregivers Should NOT Do When caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s, there are many things you will have to do to provide care. In this episode, we focus on the things you should NOT do to help you take better care of your loved one. /episode/index/show/thealzheimerscaregiverpodcast/id/28460846

Medication Management And Safety 12/20/2023

Medication Management And Safety Managing the medications for your loved one with Alzheimer’s can significantly affect their health and well-being. They may, at some point, no longer remember to take their medications properly, which can lead to serious health issues. In this episode, we look at ways to manage their medications. /episode/index/show/thealzheimerscaregiverpodcast/id/28613528

Chores and Tasks That Keep Them Engaged and Stimulated 12/13/2023

Chores and Tasks That Keep Them Engaged and Stimulated In your loved one’s past, there may have been chores and tasks they enjoyed doing, such as cooking, gardening, or repairing. As the dementia progresses, their ability to do routine chores and tasks will change. This episode will provide ways to keep them engaged with tasks they are able to do now. /episode/index/show/thealzheimerscaregiverpodcast/id/28460828

Caregiver Safety 12/06/2023

Caregiver Safety Safety for your loved one with Alzheimer’s is a primary objective for you as a caregiver. This episode focuses on safety issues with regard to you, the caregiver. Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s requires that you are in the best health condition as possible, and be proactive in your own safety and health. /episode/index/show/thealzheimerscaregiverpodcast/id/28460711

Shopping With Someone Who Has Alzheimer's 11/29/2023

Shopping With Someone Who Has Alzheimer's As Alzheimer’s progresses, your loved one may have a more difficult time going shopping. They may become confused and agitated, making your shopping experience stressful. This episode will give you some insight into what they are experiencing, and provide suggestions to make your shopping experience less stressful. /episode/index/show/thealzheimerscaregiverpodcast/id/28460642

Ten Tips For Holiday Joy And Safety 11/22/2023

Ten Tips For Holiday Joy And Safety As the holiday season approaches, it’s time to think about what you can do to make this time of the year less stressful and more joyful for you and your loved one with Alzheimer’s. In this episode, I list ten tips to help make your holiday season more enjoyable. /episode/index/show/thealzheimerscaregiverpodcast/id/28613703

New Caregiver Coping Techniques 11/15/2023

New Caregiver Coping Techniques Being a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s can be challenging for most. Knowing how to meet these challenges in the early stages allows you to be the best caregiver possible. This episode will provide you with some insights and suggestions for coping with the early stages of your caregiving role. /episode/index/show/thealzheimerscaregiverpodcast/id/28171763

Should You Take Your Loved One to a Funeral? 11/08/2023

Should You Take Your Loved One to a Funeral? It is a difficult decision whether or not to take your loved one with Alzheimer’s to a funeral. Knowing that a funeral environment can vary from a simple gathering to a multi-function complex affair, it is vital to understand the various challenges you may face before deciding. /episode/index/show/thealzheimerscaregiverpodcast/id/28171733

How Hospice Can Help 11/01/2023

How Hospice Can Help Many caregivers often share their regret for not taking advantage of hospice sooner. In this episode, we clarify what hospice is, how it can help, when best to start, and how it can benefit both the loved one and the caregiver. /episode/index/show/thealzheimerscaregiverpodcast/id/27867834

How to Help When They Can't Remember 10/25/2023

How to Help When They Can't Remember Many caregivers ask how they can better help their loved one with Alzheimer's around the house as their memory declines. In this episode, we provide tips and suggestions that help your loved one find things, manage their day, and recognize their own home. /episode/index/show/thealzheimerscaregiverpodcast/id/27867804

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