20 episodes

Tom Geiser discusses the emotional and psychological toll dementia took on him and his family when his mother was afflicted. He now talks with others about their affliction or their loved one's.

Here's his simulcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV_z12y8eqn0yVH0QaVJLAg?view_as=subscriber Please subscribe!!!

Dealing with Dementia Tom Geiser

    • Kids & Family
    • 4.8 • 8 Ratings

Tom Geiser discusses the emotional and psychological toll dementia took on him and his family when his mother was afflicted. He now talks with others about their affliction or their loved one's.

Here's his simulcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV_z12y8eqn0yVH0QaVJLAg?view_as=subscriber Please subscribe!!!

    Talking with Matt

    Talking with Matt

    Matt DeMatteis shares the story of his mother's struggle with Alzheimers. He shares great insight and advice about communicating with someone battling Alzheimers and dementia. It's a must listen episode.

    • 1 hr 6 min
    Haters aren't cool!

    Haters aren't cool!

    Somethings just aren't cool. Some haters just don't get what dementia means. Listen to Tom as he unloads on haters.

    • 6 min
    Letter from a Friend Part 2: Coming Home

    Letter from a Friend Part 2: Coming Home

    In this episode, Tom reads another letter from his friend on her thoughts bringing her mother home. His friend comes to a conclusion and one that may be hard to hear.

    • 24 min
    Letter from a Friend

    Letter from a Friend

    Tom returns to the Dealing with Dementia podcast to share his friend's story. His friend's mom is battling dementia and Tom read's the first of what he hopes is many notes from his friend. He hopes that this will help to make a connection with you and the podcast.

    • 18 min
    Trolls and Dementia

    Trolls and Dementia

    In this episode Tom discusses a comment form his YouTube simulcast its meaning on him and on all of us. How can we combat a negative reaction to our stories of loved one with Dementia?

    Please like, subscribe and comment on his YouTube Channel, also called Dealing with Dementia at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV_z12y8eqn0yVH0QaVJLAg

    • 24 min
    Go to Sleep Dementia

    Go to Sleep Dementia

    Tom and his mother shared one important challenge--quality sleep. Tom explains the importance of sleep and its effect on those with dementia and others suffering from depression. His suggestion is a low-cost alternative to a good night's sleep--with a doctor's prescription.

    YouTube Channel-Dealing with Dementia: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCV_z12y8eqn0yVH0QaVJLAg

    • 20 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
8 Ratings

8 Ratings

bmwbecky ,

True, genuine, gut wrenching yet optimistic

I love listening! Dementia has plateaus and declines
The declines are the hardest of all.
In some way I feel unprepared for what lies ahead
Listening to this is something I can totally relate to
Thank you fir being out there with your journey and your feelings
Your mom must have been a special lady!
Glaring problems exist in how dementia persons receive care
Great podcast
Keep talking if you have the time!

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