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. 6D AGO

    Does Medicare Cover Care?

    Many people think that Medicare will provide the care someone living with dementia needs as they progress.  Amy reviews what Medicare does and does not cover in this episode to help you plan.  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 Demenita 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/resources   www.tembo.health   Think Dementia Episode 85 Understanding End of Life and Hospice https://www.buzzsprout.com/2170330/episodes/17251599  https://www.medicare.gov/basics/get-started-with-medicare/medicare-basics/parts-of-medicare    https://www.cms.gov/priorities/innovation/innovation-models/guide    Support the show

    31 min

  2. 12/19/2025

    Re-Think Dementia: Norovirus (Archived episode from Jan. 2025)

    Rethink Dementia episodes are re-released archived episodes for you to enjoy and listen again as you now know how to Think Dementia.  Amy has been hearing about the stomach flu (norovirus) around the country- how does this spread to fast and how can you support someone 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 Demenita 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/resources   www.tembo.health   Cleaning lists: https://www.nifa.usda.gov/sites/default/files/resource/Norovirus-Cleaning-Tips.pdf?fbclid=IwAR3jkHdEhiY1c-uhXS2O9TdyeDvxudlpiJ6jeSXuoSA5fHXuGyU49YDKTCk   https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2168587/   https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5709813/#R29   https://www.cdc.gov/norovirus/communication-resources/facts-for-food-workers.html   https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering-care/public-health/what-doctors-wish-patients-knew-about-contagious-norovirus   https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC123876/  Support the show

    25 min

  3. 11/03/2025

    Should I Get My Mom A Pet?

    A listener’s mother living with dementia recently had a pet pass away. Should she get her a new one?  Amy discusses the pros and cons of pet ownership as someone’s dementia advances and how there are other methods that might provide the same joy as having a pet without extra responsibilities.    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 Demenita 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://candocanines.org/  https://joyforall.com/products/companion-pet-pup?srsltid=AfmBOorak95-ABFstGKidjIA8oogubxWvPJwyChDplQCBFhwhv9os7_W   https://www.therapydogs.com/ https://mardiecaldwell.com/how-to-hack-into-your-brains-happiness-chemicals/      Support the show

    22 min

  4. 10/26/2025

    Does A Head Injury Cause Dementia? (Falls, Concussions and Traumatic Brain Injuries)

    Is there are risk for getting dementia after a head injury?  Amy answers a question about how a head injury can increase the risk of dementia decades or years later.  She reviews the differences between a concussion, mild, moderate and severe traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and how damage to the brain tissue can spread.  Amy also talks about Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) as captured in documentaries and movies like Killer Inside: The Mind of Aaron Hernandez and Concussion, based on a true story starring Will Smith as Dr. Bennett Omalu, a forensic neuropathologist.  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 Demenita 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.tembo.health   www.alz.org  www.teepasnow.com   https://www.ucsf.edu/news/2018/05/410361/dementia-risk-doubles-following-concussion-ucsf-study-shows  https://www.thejcn.com/Synapse/Data/PDFData/0145JCN/jcn-21-265.pdf  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3716376/  https://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/how-does-traumatic-brain-injury-progress-alzheimers-disease  https://medicine.uky.edu/centers/sbcoa/traumatic-brain-injury-tbi-and-risk-dementia  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3322364/  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11475228/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_killer%2520inside%2520aa    Support the show

    45 min

  5. 10/20/2025

    Caregiver Stress: Delegating to Others, and Caregiver Burnout

    Caregiving can be very stressful and lonely, it can be hard to know where to begin in managing your stress.   In this episode Amy gives you some ideas on what you could delegate to those that want to help as well as the feelings and symptoms of caregiver burnout and how to handle that if you are experiencing it as a caregiver.  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 Demenita 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.tembo.health  www.alz.org   www.teepasnow.com    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9225-caregiver-burnout   Support the show

    27 min

  6. 10/13/2025

    Caregiver Stress-Reducing the Stress When Getting Paid Help and Delegation

    Caregiving can be very stressful and many people around you may not realize the challenges of a lengthy caregiving journey like Alzheimer's or other types of dementia.  In this episode Amy discusses the barriers to letting someone else care for your loved one, whether paid or unpaid, some caregivers feel it is more stressful.  Here are some ideas on how to reduce that stress as well as some ideas on what you can delegate to others. 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.   Amy House records and produces 100% of this podcast and currently does not have sponsors to pay her for her time.    Please consider supporting the Think Dementia podcast with a one time or monthly donation at  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2170330/supporters/new  Rate us on Google Businesses: https://g.page/r/Cdomom9qFlC6EAI/review  To record a question for the podcast go to www.think-dementia.com   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.tembo.health  www.alz.org   www.teepasnow.com    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9225-caregiver-burnout     Support the show

    30 min

  7. 10/06/2025

    Caregiver Stress: Why Is Caregiving So Challenging with Dementia?

    Caregiving can be very stressful and many people around you may not realize the challenges of a lengthy caregiving journey like Alzheimer's or other types of dementia.  In this episode Amy discusses why caregiving with dementia is so different than other types of caregiving and what makes it so challenging.  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.   Amy House records and produces 100% of this podcast and currently does not have sponsors to pay her for her time.    Please consider supporting the Think Dementia podcast with a one time or monthly donation at  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2170330/supporters/new  Rate us on Google Businesses: https://g.page/r/Cdomom9qFlC6EAI/review  To record a question for the podcast go to www.think-dementia.com   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.tembo.health  www.alz.org   www.teepasnow.com    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9225-caregiver-burnout         Support the show

    36 min

  8. 09/29/2025

    Why Think Dementia?

    Hear from Amy House, how she found her calling, her experiences over the years and how Think Dementia came to be.   The podcast has just hit 10,000 downloads and this is the 100th episode so Amy shares what happens behind the scenes to get Think Dementia out there each week and appreciation for all the listeners who have helped the podcast grow. Support the show

    43 min
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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 - 2025
  • Episodes
    110
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Think Dementia
  • Show Website
    Think Dementia

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