Think Dementia

Amy House C.D.P.

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. 1d ago

    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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. Jul 20

    Afterthoughts with Amy: UTI Test Kits

    Send us Fan Mail In this Afterthoughts with Amy episode she receives a questions on at home urinary tract infection kits available at the pharmacy.  Are they accurate in diagnosing someone living with dementia?  Could this be a way to know if those changes that are happening to them are due to an infection? 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: Listen Up: Urinary Tract Infections Think Dementia Episode: Everything Incontinence (Early, Middle, Late Stage Incontinence)  Think Dementia Episode: Afterthoughts with Amy Incontinence  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7771809/  https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/get-support/living-with-dementia/urinary-tract-infections-utis-dementia  https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/home-test-for-uti  https://azoproducts.com/products/azo-test-strips#:~:text=Note%3A%20The%20test%20may%20be,AZO%C2%AE%20Urinary%20Pain%20Relief.  https://healthalert.net.au/blogs/health-hub/are-at-home-uti-tests-accurate-here-s-what-you-need-to-know  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/23018-white-matter-disease  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12178243/    Support the show

  7. Jul 13

    Listen Up: Urinary Track Infections

    Send us Fan Mail Amy talks about how signs for a possible UTI differ for people with dementia and can bring on new or amplified behavioral symptoms.  Amy will review causes of UTI and what to do to try and prevent them and avoid an emergency room visit. 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: Everything Incontinence (Early, Middle, Late Stage Incontinence)  Think Dementia Episode: Afterthoughts with Amy Incontinence  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7771809/  https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/get-support/living-with-dementia/urinary-tract-infections-utis-dementia    Support the show

  8. Jul 9

    Should I Share My Diagnosis of MCI or Dementia?

    Send us Fan Mail Amy discusses a question that may be on the minds of someone with a new diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment or dementia- should I share this with my friends and other 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   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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