The Alzheimer's Caregiver Podcast

Information, tips, and strategies to help you be a better caregiver and deal with the challenges you face every day.

Bathroom Safety 08/20/2025

Bathroom Safety Keeping your loved ones safe at home is one of the most important objectives for a caregiver. It is important to be aware of areas in your home that have potential safety concerns. This episode will discuss the safety risks in the bathroom and provide tips to make the bathroom safer for individuals with Alzheimer's. /episode/index/show/thealzheimerscaregiverpodcast/id/37580335

Hiding, Hoarding, and Collecting 08/13/2025

Hiding, Hoarding, and Collecting Do you have 200 pins in your house that your loved one with Alzheimer's has collected? If so, you are not alone. It is common for a person with Alzheimer's to collect items, hoard them, or hide things. This episode will explore these behaviors and provide guidance on how to manage them. /episode/index/show/thealzheimerscaregiverpodcast/id/37580310

How to Manage Rummaging and Looking For Things 08/06/2025

How to Manage Rummaging and Looking For Things It is common for a person with Alzheimer's to rummage through things or to look for things they can't find. This episode will discuss rummaging, what you can do to manage it, and how to best respond when they are rummaging or looking for things. /episode/index/show/thealzheimerscaregiverpodcast/id/37580280

How Alzheimer's Affects Compassion and Empathy 07/30/2025

How Alzheimer's Affects Compassion and Empathy One of the most upsetting changes that a caregiver can see is when their loved one no longer shows they care or appreciates the caregiver. As Alzheimer's disease progresses, these important aspects of a relationship start to diminish. In this episode, we explain several reasons why your loved one doesn't show empathy or compassion. /episode/index/show/thealzheimerscaregiverpodcast/id/37185625

Five Important Tips For Caregivers 07/23/2025

Five Important Tips For Caregivers Throughout my years of working with caregivers, I have been asked what some of the most important tips I would recommend to a caregiver are. This can be very challenging, as there are many things I would share. In this episode, I'm going to feature five tips that I believe are essential for caregivers to help them care for their loved ones with Alzheimer's. /episode/index/show/thealzheimerscaregiverpodcast/id/37185600

When Logical Thinking Fails 07/16/2025

When Logical Thinking Fails When most people think about Alzheimer's, they believe it is the disease that causes a person to lose their memory. However, Alzheimer's disease affects many areas of cognitive function, in addition to memory. In this episode, we will focus on logical thinking and its impact on your loved one's ability to utilize cognitive and problem-solving skills. /episode/index/show/thealzheimerscaregiverpodcast/id/37185560

Hurricane Preparedness for Caregivers Part 2 07/09/2025

Hurricane Preparedness for Caregivers Part 2 In part two of hurricane preparedness for caregivers, we will continue the discussion on how to best prepare for hurricanes or other severe weather conditions as it pertains to your loved one with Alzheimer's. /episode/index/show/thealzheimerscaregiverpodcast/id/37185550

Hurricane Preparedness for Caregivers Part 1 07/02/2025

Hurricane Preparedness for Caregivers Part 1 In this episode, we will provide you with practical information regarding hurricane preparation and the issues you need to be aware of as a caregiver. We will focus on hurricane preparedness, but many of the tips can be applied to other weather or emergency situations. /episode/index/show/thealzheimerscaregiverpodcast/id/37185535

The Positive Aspects of Caregiving 06/25/2025

The Positive Aspects of Caregiving This episode will focus on the more positive aspects of caregiving to help you understand why you do what you do as a caregiver. These are based on comments received from caregivers over the years, who shared positive aspects of caregiving and the reasons they undertake this role. /episode/index/show/thealzheimerscaregiverpodcast/id/36872435

Communications and Connection 06/18/2025

Communications and Connection Verbal communication plays a significant role in how we engage and connect with one another. As Alzheimer's progresses, conversations and communications change and decrease. This episode will explore conversations and connections, offering tips and strategies to help you communicate effectively with and connect to your loved one. /episode/index/show/thealzheimerscaregiverpodcast/id/36872065

Improving Conversations 06/11/2025

Improving Conversations Conversations are a major part of any relationship. As Alzheimer's progresses, conversations become more difficult for someone with Alzheimer's, which can affect how you connect and engage with them. This episode will provide tips to help you maintain conversations and improve communications with your loved one. /episode/index/show/thealzheimerscaregiverpodcast/id/36872030

Managing The Emotions of Moving a Loved One to Memory Care 06/04/2025

Managing The Emotions of Moving a Loved One to Memory Care Moving a loved one to a memory care facility can be an emotional experience for a caregiver. This episode will explore the emotions caregivers experience when transitioning their loved one to a memory care facility and offer guidance on how to manage these feelings effectively. /episode/index/show/thealzheimerscaregiverpodcast/id/36244910

Making the Decision to Move Your Loved One to Memory Care 05/28/2025

Making the Decision to Move Your Loved One to Memory Care Caregivers frequently discuss the stress of caring for a loved one at home. Yet moving a loved one to a memory care facility can also be a cause of caregiver stress. This episode will discuss the decision to move a loved one to a facility and explore ways to help reduce stress in this situation. /episode/index/show/thealzheimerscaregiverpodcast/id/36244870

Vacationing and Alzheimer's 05/21/2025

Vacationing and Alzheimer's Caregivers often ask if it is a good idea to take their loved one with Alzheimer's on a vacation. Unfortunately, there is no simple yes or no answer. This episode will provide information to help you determine if a vacation is a good idea and offer tips to make it safer and more enjoyable if you decide to go. /episode/index/show/thealzheimerscaregiverpodcast/id/36244835

Elder Abuse and Alzheimer's 05/14/2025

Elder Abuse and Alzheimer's You may have heard of elder abuse, but you may not be aware of the prevalence, the types, and how abuse pertains to individuals with Alzheimer's. This episode will discuss the different types of elder abuse and provide tips to keep your loved ones safe from abuse or exploitation. /episode/index/show/thealzheimerscaregiverpodcast/id/36244805

How to Manage Caregiver Stress 05/07/2025

How to Manage Caregiver Stress Taking care of a loved one with Alzheimer’s can be overwhelming and stressful for the caregiver. This episode will discuss ways to help manage caregiver stress and offer practical tips for caregivers. /episode/index/show/thealzheimerscaregiverpodcast/id/36244725

Keeping Your Loved One Engaged 04/30/2025

Keeping Your Loved One Engaged Many caregivers face the challenge of keeping their loved ones busy and engaged during the day. This episode examines activities and resources to help caregivers keep their loved ones busy and occupied throughout the day. /episode/index/show/thealzheimerscaregiverpodcast/id/35813915

When A Camera Is Beneficial 04/23/2025

When A Camera Is Beneficial Using camera monitors in the home to keep tabs on a loved one may seem intrusive to some caregivers. This episode looks at the use of cameras and how they be beneficial to keeping your loved one safe. /episode/index/show/thealzheimerscaregiverpodcast/id/35813875

Understanding The Later Stage of Alzheimer's 04/16/2025

Understanding The Later Stage of Alzheimer's Every stage of Alzheimer’s disease presents unique challenges and emotions for the caregiver. This episode will focus on the later stage and discuss symptoms and behaviors that caregivers may see in their loved ones. /episode/index/show/thealzheimerscaregiverpodcast/id/35813845

Other Causes of Memory Loss and Confusion 04/09/2025

Other Causes of Memory Loss and Confusion While there is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease, there are treatable causes of memory loss and confusion that caregivers should be aware of. This episode examines medical and other conditions affecting memory and how they may be treated or improved. /episode/index/show/thealzheimerscaregiverpodcast/id/35813810

Area Agencies On Aging - A Helpful Resource 04/02/2025

Area Agencies On Aging - A Helpful Resource Finding services and community resources can often be challenging and frustrating for caregivers. Fortunately, there is a helpful starting place that should be the first step for caregivers of a loved one with Alzheimer’s. /episode/index/show/thealzheimerscaregiverpodcast/id/35813740

Exceptions To Joining Their Reality 03/26/2025

Exceptions To Joining Their Reality If you are a listener to this podcast, you know how I emphasize the need to join and live in their reality. However, there are exceptions. This episode will look at times when joining their reality is not always the best approach. /episode/index/show/thealzheimerscaregiverpodcast/id/35288015

Three Important Concepts 03/19/2025

Three Important Concepts This episode will focus on three important concepts that are critical for caregivers to understand. Caregiving can be challenging at times, especially when trying to understand what is happening with your loved one. These three concepts will help you become a better caregiver. /episode/index/show/thealzheimerscaregiverpodcast/id/35287985

Myths And Misconceptions 03/12/2025

Myths And Misconceptions Unfortunately, there are many myths and misconceptions about Alzheimer’s. This episode focuses on several common myths and will help clarify misunderstandings. /episode/index/show/thealzheimerscaregiverpodcast/id/35287940

Is A Diagnosis Necessary? 03/05/2025

Is A Diagnosis Necessary? There are many benefits to getting an Alzheimer’s diagnosis. Yet caregivers often ask if it is really necessary. This episode examines the benefits of having a comprehensive evaluation for the purpose of diagnosing a memory problem. /episode/index/show/thealzheimerscaregiverpodcast/id/35163810

Advocating For Your Loved One 02/26/2025

Advocating For Your Loved One When caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s, it is vitally important to be their advocate, their voice of reason, their decision-maker, and their informant. This episode looks at situations where being an advocate is essential and provides insight to help in these situations /episode/index/show/thealzheimerscaregiverpodcast/id/34997425

Redefining Success 02/19/2025

Redefining Success A loved one with Alzheimer’s lives in the moment. Because they have short-term memory loss, caregivers need to understand the realities and limitations of Alzheimer’s. This episode focuses on how to redefine success for doing certain things for their loved one. /episode/index/show/thealzheimerscaregiverpodcast/id/35163785

When They No Longer Recognize You 02/12/2025

When They No Longer Recognize You One of the most challenging and emotionally-charged things for caregivers is when their loved one no longer recognizes them. This episode examines why this happens and how to respond in different situations. /episode/index/show/thealzheimerscaregiverpodcast/id/34997075

How You Can Stay Safe and Prepared 02/05/2025

How You Can Stay Safe and Prepared Caregivers often assume they are healthy and consequently don’t always prepare for when they become ill or injured. This episode looks at ways caregivers can stay safe and put things in place in case something happens to them. /episode/index/show/thealzheimerscaregiverpodcast/id/34997360

Should Your Loved One Understand Their Alzheimer's Diagnosis? 01/29/2025

Should Your Loved One Understand Their Alzheimer's Diagnosis? When a person receives a diagnosis, the doctor typically explains the condition and how to care for themselves. However, this is not the same when diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. This episode discusses a common question: should I try to get my loved one to understand their Alzheimer’s diagnosis? /episode/index/show/thealzheimerscaregiverpodcast/id/34997275

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