Think Dementia

Amy House C.D.P.
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Think Dementia is education and support for care partners.  Listeners can record a message and Amy House, C.D.P.  will unpack your question on the podcast and help you start to think dementia.  This results in better relationships and less stress for care partners.

  1. 3d ago

    Update on the Medicare GUIDE Dementia Model

    Send us Fan Mail The Medicare GUIDE (Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience) Model continues to be one of the most unknown free benefits to help families navigate the challenges of caregiving.  Amy is a Care Navigator at Tembo Health and gives an update on how the program is going and the benefit it has had for families, but sprinkles in a lot of education and ways to "think dementia" along the way. 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.    Please consider supporting the Think Dementia podcast with a one-time or monthly donation at  Buzzsprout Support Link  Buzzsprout is the official podcast platform for Think Dementia and Amy pays to use this platform and distribute the podcast.     Rate us on Google Businesses: Think Dementia St. Paul MN on Google   To record a question for the podcast go to www.think-dementia.com/podcast    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.   Www.think-dementia.com   https://www.cms.gov/priorities/innovation/innovation-models/guide Rocketball is an engaging table game for all ages.  This game can be a way to bring the family together and let the person living with dementia really shine, providing cognitive stimulation, value, coordination and hand strengthening.  Use the code THINK10 at www.rocketball.fun for 10% of your order for your home, community center or Memory Care and support the Think Dementia podcast. Support the show

  2. Sep 21

    Lewy Body Dementia Validation and Activities

    Send us Fan Mail A listener asks a question by Fan Mail- how do I calm and connect with my loved one living with Lewy Body Dementia who lives in a Memory Care and has paranoia about the staff's treatment of them?  What activities can I do with them when I visit?  Amy discusses Capgras Syndrome, paranoia and delusions and provides ideas on how to validate the person living with dementia as well as some activities to try out. 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.    Please consider supporting the Think Dementia podcast with a one-time or monthly donation at  Buzzsprout Support Link  Buzzsprout is the official podcast platform for Think Dementia and Amy pays to use this platform and distribute the podcast to help friends and families around the world.     Rate us on Google Businesses: Think Dementia St. Paul MN on Google   To record a question for the podcast go to www.think-dementia.com/podcast    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.   Www.think-dementia.com   www.dementiafriendlyairports.com  www.teepasnow.com  Think Dementia Episode LBD vs. ALZ https://www.buzzsprout.com/2170330/episodes/13374320  Activity Ideas www.think-dementia.com/resources  https://lbda.org/capgras-syndrome-in-lewy-body-dementias-lbd-associated-with-anxiety-and-hallucinations Rocketball is an engaging table game for all ages.  This game can be a way to bring the family together and let the person living with dementia really shine, providing cognitive stimulation, value, coordination and hand strengthening.  Use the code THINK10 at www.rocketball.fun for 10% of your order for your home, community center or Memory Care and support the Think Dementia podcast. Support the show

  3. Sep 14

    Sleeping In Too Late?

    Send us Fan Mail A questions comes in about how to work with the Memory Care regarding morning cares when someone living with dementia doesn't want to get up.   Amy dives into sleep, incontinence and pressure (bed) sore concerns and more to help with some ideas. 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.      Please consider supporting the Think Dementia podcast with a one-time or monthly donation at  Buzzsprout Support Link  Buzzsprout is the official podcast platform for Think Dementia and Amy pays to use this platform and distribute the podcast.     Rate us on Google Businesses: Think Dementia St. Paul MN on Google   To record a question for the podcast go to www.think-dementia.com/podcast    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.   Www.think-dementia.com   Think Dementia Episode Refusals in Assisted Living https://www.buzzsprout.com/2170330/episodes/16547094 Think Dementia Episode Everything Incontinence https://www.buzzsprout.com/2170330/episodes/16466527  National Institute of Health: Long Term Use of Diphenhydramine https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4592307/ Rocketball is an engaging table game for all ages.  This game can be a way to bring the family together and let the person living with dementia really shine, providing cognitive stimulation, value, coordination and hand strengthening.  Use the code THINK10 at www.rocketball.fun for 10% of your order for your home, community center or Memory Care and support the Think Dementia podcast. Support the show

  4. Sep 9

    Public Safety

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode Amy discusses some ideas for safety when out in public with the person living with dementia.  Wandering can happen to some, but just accidentally getting lost can happen to many so here are some ways to be safe when enjoying big busy areas with lots of people.  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.      Please consider supporting the Think Dementia podcast with a one-time or monthly donation at  Buzzsprout Support Link  Buzzsprout is the official podcast platform for Think Dementia and Amy pays to use this platform and distribute the podcast.     Rate us on Google Businesses: Think Dementia St. Paul MN on Google   To record a question for the podcast go to www.think-dementia.com/podcast    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.   Www.think-dementia.com   www.dementiafriendlyairports.com  https://www.idea-ma.com/personal-safety/  https://projectlifesaver.org/  Support the show

  5. Aug 26

    Eating All the Sweets In the House

    Send us Fan Mail Someone's husband is eating all the sweets and snacks around the home.  Is it hunger, is it boredom?  Amy provides some ideas on how to help this caregiver and their spouse living with dementia. 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.      Please consider supporting the Think Dementia podcast with a one-time or monthly donation at  Buzzsprout Support Link  Buzzsprout is the official podcast platform for Think Dementia and Amy pays to use this platform and distribute the podcast.     Rate us on Google Businesses: Think Dementia St. Paul MN on Google   To record a question for the podcast go to www.think-dementia.com/podcast    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.   Www.think-dementia.com   Support the show

  6. Aug 17

    DNR, MOLST, POLST??

    Send us Fan Mail What is a DRN/DNI?  Does that mean that the person will not receive medical treatment?  If you have a living will do you need a MOLST/POLST?  Amy explains what these forms are all about and the importance of having them, as well as how effective CPR is and how to talk to someone living with dementia about their wishes. 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.      Please consider supporting the Think Dementia podcast with a one-time or monthly donation at  Buzzsprout Support Link  Buzzsprout is the official podcast platform for Think Dementia and Amy pays to use this platform and distribute the podcast.     Rate us on Google Businesses: Think Dementia St. Paul MN on Google   To record a question for the podcast go to www.think-dementia.com/podcast    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.   Www.think-dementia.com   https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/advance-care-planning/getting-your-affairs-order-checklist-documents-prepare-future  https://compassionandchoices.org/resource/cpr-what-you-need-to-know/ https://compassionandchoices.org/dementia-values-tool/ Rocketball is an engaging table game for all ages.  This game can be a way to bring the family together and let the person living with dementia really shine, providing cognitive stimulation, value, coordination and hand strengthening.  Use the code THINK10 at www.rocketball.fun for 10% of your order for your home, community center or Memory Care and support the Think Dementia podcast. Support the show

  7. Aug 2

    Getting Affairs in Order For Forgetful Mother In Law

    Send us Fan Mail Amy receives a concern from a listener that their mother in law has been showing signs of possible cognitive changes.  There are also concerns that these changes may be related to their alcohol intake.  The family does not see the traditional route of approaching these concerns working out and Amy provides another path, one that everyone should take regardless of the situation to ensure that someone's affairs are in order as they age. 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.      Please consider supporting the Think Dementia podcast with a one-time or monthly donation at  Buzzsprout Support Link  Buzzsprout is the official podcast platform for Think Dementia and Amy pays to use this platform and distribute the podcast.     Rate us on Google Businesses: Think Dementia St. Paul MN on Google   To record a question for the podcast go to www.think-dementia.com/podcast    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.   Www.think-dementia.com   https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/advance-care-planning/getting-your-affairs-order-checklist-documents-prepare-future  Support the show

  8. Jul 26

    What is White Matter Disease?

    Send us Fan Mail Someone has received news from a neurologist that they have white matter disease.  What does this mean and does it mean they will develop dementia?  Amy provides information on this common brain disease.  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.      Please consider supporting the Think Dementia podcast with a one-time or monthly donation at  Buzzsprout Support Link  Buzzsprout is the official podcast platform for Think Dementia and Amy pays to use this platform and distribute the podcast.     Rate us on Google Businesses: Think Dementia St. Paul MN on Google   To record a question for the podcast go to www.think-dementia.com/podcast    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.   Www.think-dementia.com   Think Dementia Episode: What is Vascular Dementia?  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/23018-white-matter-disease  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12178243/  Support the show

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Think Dementia is education and support for care partners.  Listeners can record a message and Amy House, C.D.P.  will unpack your question on the podcast and help you start to think dementia.  This results in better relationships and less stress for care partners.

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  • Creator
    Amy House C.D.P.
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    139
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Think Dementia
  • Show Website
    Think Dementia

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