78 episodes
Dementia Spotlight Podcast Bobbi and Michael Carducci
-
- Health & Fitness
-
-
5.0 • 1 Rating
-
Dementia Spotlight is a weekly podcast hosted by Bobbi and Mike Carducci that focuses on caregivers and those who will become caregivers. The hosts and their guests will provide tips, truths, and straight talk about Alzheimer's and the many other forms of dementia. Guests will be on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month and tips, truths, and straight talk will be on the opposite Wednesdays. Join us as we bring to light, the realities of dementia care.
-
Episode 72: Dennis Ranck - Co-founder of ViewClix, which is an easy-to-use experience for seniors to stay connected with family members.
In the past, we've talked about how caregiving is not location based and that you can be the advocate for your loved one even though you don't live close by. In today's episode, we are joined by Mr. Dennis Ranck, co-founder of ViewClix, which is an easy-to-use video calling system that helps families easily stay in touch with their loved one. Click Here for the ViewClix WebsiteClick Here for the ViewClix BlogIf you appreciate the information shared on this podcast and want to ...
-
Episode 71: Tips, Truths & Straight Talk 41: Don't tell me I hate the disease - I hate HIM!
There are so many people out there that have this feeling. To have somebody turn around and say, "you don't hate him; you hate the disease," because in that moment, you absolutely hate that person. This is a red flag, and it needs to be taken seriously and addressed.Listen as Bobbi and Mike offer some suggestions as to where you might get some assistance.Carducci Caregiving Consulting and Dementia Spotlight Podcast are proud to be an affiliate of Joe & Bella Adaptive Clothing. Click...
-
Episode 68: Ariann Lalla-Mohammed - Adult Protective Services Resources and Roles.
Today, we talk about one of the "boogeymen" that we often hear about when dealing with the elderly and dementia. That boogeyman is Adult Protective Services.In today's episode, we are joined by Ms. Ariann Lalla-Mohammed from the Loudoun County (Virginia) Adult Protective Service (APS). Most people believe that when somebody from APS comes and knocks on the door that it's a bad thing. What we hope today in talking with Ariann, is to assure you that adult protective services is rea...
-
Episode 69: Tips, Truths & Straight Talk 40: Do other people have trouble with mirrors? I had to cover ours as my husband thinks other people are in the house when he sees reflections.
Mirrors can be very disconcerting to individuals with dementia. Today, Bobbi and Mike talk about issues that may arise with mirrors and discuss a couple of helpful hints to deal with them.Carducci Caregiving Consulting and Dementia Spotlight Podcast are proud to be an affiliate of Joe & Bella Adaptive Clothing. Click here for our affiliate link for your Joe and Bella purchases.If you appreciate the information shared on this podcast and want to say thanks, you can go to Buy Me...
-
Episode 68: Guest Sue Feldmeth - Using cannabis and CBD to treat dementia related issues.
In today's episode, we talk with guest Ms. Sue Feldmeth who a registered nurse with 30 years of nursing experience. She is also an educator and consultant providing medical cannabis seminars and specialized guidance for those seeking to use cannabis and CBD to treat dementia related issues. Click here for Sue's WebsiteIf you appreciate the information shared on this podcast and want to say thanks, you can go to Buy Me a Coffee. All you have to do is make a small contribution to help sup...
-
Episode 67: Tips, Truths & Straight Talk 39: "What do other people do when you are out and your LO has to go to the bathroom and no family bathroom is available?
Throughout this process of caring for somebody with a dementia, we learn to be as flexible and creative as possible. Today, Bobbi and Mike discuss a couple of helpful hints to deal with public bathrooms.Carducci Caregiving Consulting and Dementia Spotlight Podcast are proud to be an affiliate of Joe & Bella Adaptive Clothing. Click here for our affiliate link for your Joe and Balla purchases.If you appreciate the information shared on this podcast and want to say thanks, you c...