The Alzheimer's Caregiver Podcast

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

  1. 4d ago

    Expectations For Family, Friends, and Medical Professionals

    In this second episode on expectations, we will examine expectations of family, friends, and medical professionals.

    Expectations For Family, Friends, and Medical Professionals

  2. Sep 23

    Realistic Expectations for Caregivers

    This episode discusses some of the more common expectations caregivers have that often lead to increased stress or disappointment when they aren't met. This is the first episode in the series on expectations.

    Realistic Expectations for Caregivers

  3. Sep 16

    Computer and Phone Safety

    As Alzheimer's progresses, your loved one may face serious challenges using phones and computers. This episode discusses some safety issues and provides steps you can take to keep your loved one safe while using technology.

    Computer and Phone Safety

  4. Sep 9

    Considerations for Caregivers

    Many episodes of this podcast focus on how to interact with your loved one to communicate and keep them safe. This episode focuses on what you should be aware of to help keep you safe and put things in place in case of an emergency.

    Considerations for Caregivers

  5. Sep 2

    Proactive Safety Measures

    When caring for someone with alzheimer's, there are situations, behaviors, and safety concerns that can happen that you did not expect. This episode will discuss proactive measures caregivers can put in place to prevent or reduce the risk for certain serious situations.

    Proactive Safety Measures

  6. Aug 26

    Non-Verbal Communications and Alzheimer's

    As Alzheimer's progresses, your loved one's ability to comprehend language will decline, but they will still try to take Clues from nonverbal communications. This episode will explain the different types of nonverbal communication and how they can affect your ability to communicate with your loved one.

    Non-Verbal Communications and Alzheimer's

  7. Aug 19

    Simplify Your Communications

    Alzheimer's can greatly affect your loved one's ability to communicate. This episode will discuss how certain communication styles can either harm or help your ability to communicate with your loved one.

    Simplify Your Communications

  8. Aug 12

    Finding Joy In Simple Things

    As Alzheimer's progresses, your loved one might not remember the past, but they can still find joy in the present. This episode will discuss ways to add simple joy to the day and how to connect and make the moments count.

    Finding Joy In Simple Things
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