Learn to Think Dementia and what is happening in a stage of the disease where someone likes to take objects even when they do not belong to them. A listener asks if a Memory Care can require the family to provide supervision during awake hours for their friend living with dementia that is taking things out of other resident’s rooms. Amy lends her experience as a former Director of Memory Care and explains Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach to Care Senior Gem’s and the “Amber” stage and why someone may be taking items and moving them around the Memory Care.
Amy House, C.D.P. guides care partners in understanding how dementia affects the brain. This podcast has recorded questions from listeners. Each episode, Amy unpacks their questions and helps you learn to “think dementia.” This leads to better quality of life, improved relationships and empowered care partners. Be part of a connected community by learning from each other’s questions.
Amy House records and produces 100% of this podcast on her own, in her free time, to help others.
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Amy House is a Certified Dementia Practitioner, Licensed Assisted Living Director and PAC Trainer who is recognized in the Twin Cities as a leader in dementia care and education. Amy's personal support, public speaking and professional training has touched the lives of thousands of people living with dementia over the past 10 years. Amy is also a support group facilitator for the Alzheimer's Association and a Care Navigator for Tembo Health with the Medicare GUIDE dementia program.
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