Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast
Elizabeth Thompson speaks about the journey family members might navigate when a loved one has Alzheimer’s Disease and/or Dementia.
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This episode of 'Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast' was recorded LIVE from the Haidee and Allen Wild Center for the Arts, at Cottey College in Nevada, Missouri.
Charlie and Elizabeth make "The Importance of Hydration" easy to swallow with excellent information on how hydration affects everything from brain function, mood, mobility, and digestion.
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This episode of 'Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast' was recorded LIVE from the Haidee and Allen Wild Center for the Arts, at Cottey College in Nevada, Missouri.
Elizabeth and Charlie explain "The Art of Redirecting" in dementia care. This technique gently shifts a person's attention away from something distressing and guides them to something calming.
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This episode of 'Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast' was recorded LIVE from the Haidee and Allen Wild Center for the Arts, at Cottey College in Nevada, Missouri.
Charlie and Elizabeth analyze "Triggers and De-escalation," providing the most common triggers for those living with dementia and the key strategies for de-escalating from the moment.
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This episode of 'Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast' was recorded LIVE from the Haidee and Allen Wild Center for the Arts, at Cottey College in Nevada, Missouri.
Elizabeth and Charlie explain the empathic communication approach of "Validation Therapy." Examples are provided, shifting the dynamic of caregiving from confrontation to collaboration.
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This episode of 'Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast' was recorded LIVE from the Haidee and Allen Wild Center for the Arts, at Cottey College in Nevada, Missouri.
Elizabeth and Charlie help us understand "Vision Changes in Dementia" and how the brain processes visual information. The visual challenges people with dementia face are also discussed.
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This episode of 'Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast' was recorded LIVE from the Haidee and Allen Wild Center for the Arts, at Cottey College in Nevada, Missouri.
Charlie and Elizabeth discuss "Wandering and Hoarding" as it relates to dementia care. The possible causes for each are explained as are supportive caregiver responses.
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This episode of 'Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast' was recorded LIVE from the Haidee and Allen Wild Center for the Arts, at Cottey College in Nevada, Missouri.
Elizabeth and Charlie address multiple questions from Cottey College students in a "Panel Discussion on the topics of Aging, Senior Living, Dementia, and Memory Care."
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This episode of 'Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast' was recorded LIVE from the Haidee and Allen Wild Center for the Arts, at Cottey College in Nevada, Missouri.
Charlie and Elizabeth discuss "Engagement Ideas and Participation" for loved ones living with dementia. It is essential to focus on practical, compassionate, and effective strategies.
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This episode of 'Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast' was recorded LIVE from the Haidee and Allen Wild Center for the Arts, at Cottey College in Nevada, Missouri.
Elizabeth and Charlie delve into the "Ten Early Warning Signs of Dementia" and provide examples of how they might appear in daily life. Normal aging and dementia are also compared.
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This episode of 'Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast' was recorded LIVE from the Haidee and Allen Wild Center for the Arts, at Cottey College in Nevada, Missouri.
Charlie and Elizabeth share a chuckle while discussing "Humor and Hope in Dementia Care." Humor and hope don't erase the challenges, but they make the journey lighter.
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This episode of 'Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast' was recorded LIVE from the Haidee and Allen Wild Center for the Arts, at Cottey College in Nevada, Missouri.
Charlie and Elizabeth round out their discussion of the "Eight A's of Dementia" with explanations of the final four - Apraxia, Altered Perception, Apathy, and Attention Deficits.
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This episode of 'Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast' was recorded LIVE from the Haidee and Allen Wild Center for the Arts, at Cottey College in Nevada, Missouri.
Interestingly, many conditions associated with dementia begin with the letter "A." Elizabeth and Charlie discuss the first four of eight - Anosognosia, Amnesia, Aphasia, and Agnosia.
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In this episode of 'Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast' LIVE from the Haidee and Allen Wild Center for the Arts at Cottey College in Nevada, Missouri, Charlie and Elizabeth welcome Julia Baechle with EmpowerMe Wellness back to discuss the "Benefits of Therapy in Dementia." Focus includes physical, occupational, and speech therapies.
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In this episode of 'Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast' LIVE from the Haidee and Allen Wild Center for the Arts at Cottey College in Nevada, Missouri, Elizabeth and Charlie welcome special guest, Julia Baechle with EmpowerMe Wellness, for an after episode Q&A session.
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In this episode of 'Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast' LIVE from the Haidee and Allen Wild Center for the Arts at Cottey College in Nevada, Missouri, Elizabeth and Charlie welcome special guest, Julia Baechle with EmpowerMe Wellness, for discussion of the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation's "GUIDE Model" for dementia care.
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In this episode of 'Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast' LIVE from the Haidee and Allen Wild Center for the Arts at Cottey College in Nevada, Missouri, Elizabeth and Charlie contemplate "The Top Eight Questions We are Asked" about dementia, followed by easy-to-understand explanations and answers.
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LIVE from the Haidee and Allen Wild Center for the Arts at Cottey College in Nevada, Missouri.
In this episode of 'Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast' Elizabeth and Charlie talk about the 8 fundamental needs in dementia care.
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LIVE from the Haidee and Allen Wild Center for the Arts at Cottey College in Nevada, Missouri.
In this episode of 'Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast' Elizabeth and Charlie talk about the helpful Tools and Props used in Memory Care Neighborhoods.
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LIVE from the Haidee and Allen Wild Center for the Arts at Cottey College in Nevada, Missouri.
In this episode of 'Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast' Elizabeth and Charlie talk about the Montessori Based Approach.
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LIVE from the Haidee and Allen Wild Center for the Arts at Cottey College in Nevada, Missouri.
In this episode of 'Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast' Elizabeth and Charlie talk about Genetics and its connections with dementia.
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