What The Dementia

Breanna Wilson
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  • Mental Health
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Welcome to What the Dementia. Join us as we dive into the world of dementia, exploring the complexities of this often misunderstood condition. We bring you expert insights, practical advice, and personal stories from those who have walked this path. Whether you're a caregiver, a loved one, or someone living with dementia, this podcast is your companion in understanding and navigating the dementia journey. We aim to empower you with knowledge, dispel common misconceptions, and foster a community of support. Tune in to What the Dementia and let's unravel the mysteries of dementia together.

  1. 2d ago

    192 | 6 Tips to Prevent Toileting Accidents in Dementia Care

    In this original What the Dementia episode, we will discuss practical, actionable strategies to help caregivers manage and prevent toileting accidents in individuals living with dementia. We down the concept of functional incontinence, where cognitive, physical, or environmental obstacles prevent someone from reaching or using the toilet in time, and provides six practical tips to overcome these barriers. This episode will cover: — The difference between medical incontinence and functional incontinence in dementia. — Simple visual and lighting techniques to make the bathroom discoverable day and night. — Accessibility modifications and safety tools to prevent physical barriers. — Clothing considerations that simplify dressing and reduce delays. — Methods for creating a supportive, distraction-free environment inside the restroom. — Key non-verbal behavioral signs that signal a need to use the bathroom. — How to establish and adapt an effective toileting routine. — Guidance on hydration, common bladder irritants, and responding to accidents with empathy. MENTIONED IN EPISODE: Panda Pocket | https://letsbambu.com/panda-pocket CONNECT, GET RESOURCES, LEARN MORE, + SIMPLIFY YOUR CARE JOURNEY: LinkTree | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.letsbambu.com/b/linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MUSIC CREDIT: Listen To SpillageVillage - Tropical Landing Pop Songs At Looperman.com DISCLAIMER: The information contained in Bambu Care LLC’s website, blog, emails, programs, services and/or products is for educational and informational purposes only. While we draw on our prior professional expertise and background in other areas, you acknowledge that we are supporting you in our role exclusively as a Dementia Care Consultant. By participating in Bambu Care, LLC’s website, blog, emails, programs, services and/or products, you acknowledge that we are not a licensed psychologist, professional counselor, or medical doctor. We in no way, diagnose, treat, or cure any illnesses or diseases. Dementia Care Consulting is in no way to be construed or substituted as psychological counseling or any other type of therapy or medical advice. The information provided by Bambu Care, LLC also does not constitute legal or financial advice nor is intended to be. Dementia Care Consulting is not a substitute for the services of a CPA or attorney.

  2. Sep 2

    191 | How to Avoid Getting Hit When Caring for Someone With Dementia

    In this original What the Dementia episode, we will discuss practical strategies for dementia caregivers to prevent and de-escalate physical aggression, specifically how to avoid getting hit while providing care. We outline key safety disclaimers and explains the underlying reasons why an individual living with dementia might hit, push, or kick during daily activities. This episode will cover: — Key disclaimers regarding dementia behaviors, caregiver safety, and personal boundaries. — The distinction between reactionary hitting during personal care and targeted aggression. — Strategies for maintaining safe personal space boundaries when agitation occurs. — The importance of obtaining permission, respecting "no," and avoiding forced cooperation. — An overview of THE IMPACTS framework from the P. A. N. D. A. Method for identifying potential triggers behind physical reactions. — Creative, trauma-informed approaches to incentivize participation in personal hygiene tasks. — How establishing predictable daily routines can help minimize conflict and reduce accidents. — When to seek medical advice, caregiver respite, or higher levels of care support. MENTIONED IN EPISODE: With Intent Book | https://letsbambu.link/withintent CONNECT, GET RESOURCES, LEARN MORE, + SIMPLIFY YOUR CARE JOURNEY: LinkTree | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.letsbambu.com/b/linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MUSIC CREDIT: Listen To SpillageVillage - Tropical Landing Pop Songs At Looperman.com DISCLAIMER: The information contained in Bambu Care LLC’s website, blog, emails, programs, services and/or products is for educational and informational purposes only. While we draw on our prior professional expertise and background in other areas, you acknowledge that we are supporting you in our role exclusively as a Dementia Care Consultant. By participating in Bambu Care, LLC’s website, blog, emails, programs, services and/or products, you acknowledge that we are not a licensed psychologist, professional counselor, or medical doctor. We in no way, diagnose, treat, or cure any illnesses or diseases. Dementia Care Consulting is in no way to be construed or substituted as psychological counseling or any other type of therapy or medical advice. The information provided by Bambu Care, LLC also does not constitute legal or financial advice nor is intended to be. Dementia Care Consulting is not a substitute for the services of a CPA or attorney.

  3. Aug 26

    190 | How to Stop Correcting a Partner with Dementia

    In this original What the Dementia episode, we will discuss why it can be so difficult to stop correcting a partner living with dementia and how that habit can affect both of you. This episode will cover: — Why it's so hard to stop correcting someone with dementia — Why memories and stories may not match reality — When correcting may do more harm than good — How to respond when others are part of the conversation — Practical ways to break the habit of correcting CONNECT, GET RESOURCES, LEARN MORE, + SIMPLIFY YOUR CARE JOURNEY: LinkTree | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.letsbambu.com/b/linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MUSIC CREDIT: Listen To SpillageVillage - Tropical Landing Pop Songs At Looperman.com DISCLAIMER: The information contained in Bambu Care LLC’s website, blog, emails, programs, services and/or products is for educational and informational purposes only. While we draw on our prior professional expertise and background in other areas, you acknowledge that we are supporting you in our role exclusively as a Dementia Care Consultant. By participating in Bambu Care, LLC’s website, blog, emails, programs, services and/or products, you acknowledge that we are not a licensed psychologist, professional counselor, or medical doctor. We in no way, diagnose, treat, or cure any illnesses or diseases. Dementia Care Consulting is in no way to be construed or substituted as psychological counseling or any other type of therapy or medical advice. The information provided by Bambu Care, LLC also does not constitute legal or financial advice nor is intended to be. Dementia Care Consulting is not a substitute for the services of a CPA or attorney.

  4. Aug 19

    189 | What to Do When Someone with Dementia Overfeeds a Pet

    In this original What the Dementia episode, we will discuss what to do when a partner living with dementia repeatedly overfeeds the family pet or gives them foods that may not be safe. We’ll share practical strategies that help protect your pet while preserving your partner’s sense of purpose, independence, and involvement in caring for a pet. This episode will cover: — Why overfeeding pets can happen in dementia — Gentle ways to support safer pet care routines — How to redirect without causing frustration or conflict — A bonus activity for people who enjoy feeding their pets MENTIONED IN EPISODE | Newsletter | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://letsbambu.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ PetLibro Automatic Feeder | https://amzn.to/447LM6N CONNECT, GET RESOURCES, LEARN MORE, + SIMPLIFY YOUR CARE JOURNEY: LinkTree | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.letsbambu.com/b/linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MUSIC CREDIT: Listen To SpillageVillage - Tropical Landing Pop Songs At Looperman.com DISCLAIMER: The information contained in Bambu Care LLC’s website, blog, emails, programs, services and/or products is for educational and informational purposes only. While we draw on our prior professional expertise and background in other areas, you acknowledge that we are supporting you in our role exclusively as a Dementia Care Consultant. By participating in Bambu Care, LLC’s website, blog, emails, programs, services and/or products, you acknowledge that we are not a licensed psychologist, professional counselor, or medical doctor. We in no way, diagnose, treat, or cure any illnesses or diseases. Dementia Care Consulting is in no way to be construed or substituted as psychological counseling or any other type of therapy or medical advice. The information provided by Bambu Care, LLC also does not constitute legal or financial advice nor is intended to be. Dementia Care Consulting is not a substitute for the services of a CPA or attorney.

  5. Aug 12

    188 | Are you giving yourself enough grace as a dementia caregiver?

    In this episode, we delve into the often overlooked aspects of the caregiving journey. We discuss the emotional complexities and challenges of caregiving, emphasizing the importance of self-compassion. ‍ This episode will cover: — The importance of giving oneself grace as a caregiver. — The reality of emotions like frustration and resentment in the caregiving journey. — The concept of trial-and-error in dementia care. — Handling complex situations. — The importance of self-care for caregivers. MENTIONED IN EPISODE: Realistic Self-Care for the Busy Dementia Care Partners | Episode 049 CONNECT, GET RESOURCES, LEARN MORE, + SIMPLIFY YOUR CARE JOURNEY: LinkTree | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.letsbambu.com/b/linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MUSIC CREDIT: Listen To SpillageVillage - Tropical Landing Pop Songs At Looperman.com DISCLAIMER: The information contained in Bambu Care LLC’s website, blog, emails, programs, services and/or products is for educational and informational purposes only. While we draw on our prior professional expertise and background in other areas, you acknowledge that we are supporting you in our role exclusively as a Dementia Care Consultant. By participating in Bambu Care, LLC’s website, blog, emails, programs, services and/or products, you acknowledge that we are not a licensed psychologist, professional counselor, or medical doctor. We in no way, diagnose, treat, or cure any illnesses or diseases. Dementia Care Consulting is in no way to be construed or substituted as psychological counseling or any other type of therapy or medical advice. The information provided by Bambu Care, LLC also does not constitute legal or financial advice nor is intended to be. Dementia Care Consulting is not a substitute for the services of a CPA or attorney.

  6. Aug 5

    187 | When Dementia Care at Home Isn't Working: Hard Conversations & Finding Help

    In this original What the Dementia episode, we will discuss what happens when caring for a partner living with dementia at home is no longer working as intended. We answer a caregiver's question about increasing supervision needs, caregiver frustration and burnout, how to have honest conversations about needing additional support, and explore low-cost programs, respite options, and community resources that may help families navigate this stage of the dementia care journey. This episode will cover: — How to approach conversations about increasing care needs — Safety considerations for someone requiring more supervision — Strategies to reduce stress and improve quality of life at home — Low-cost dementia care and respite options for families — Community resources that may help caregivers navigate next steps MENTIONED IN EPISODE : Ultimate Resource Guide | https://letsbambu.link/guide GUIDE Program Locator | https://www.cms.gov/priorities/innovation/where-innovation-happening#model=guiding-an-improved-dementia-experience-guide-model Local Area Agency on Aging Locator | https://eldercare.acl.gov/home Alzheimer's Association | https://www.alz.org/ Alzheimer's Association 24/7 Helpline | 1-800-272-3900 Hilarity for Charity Caregiver Respite Programs | https://wearehfc.org/care-grants/ Memory Cafe Directory | https://dfamerica.org/memory-cafe-directory/ CONNECT, GET RESOURCES, LEARN MORE, + SIMPLIFY YOUR CARE JOURNEY: LinkTree | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.letsbambu.com/b/linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MUSIC CREDIT: Listen To SpillageVillage - Tropical Landing Pop Songs At Looperman.com DISCLAIMER: The information contained in Bambu Care LLC’s website, blog, emails, programs, services and/or products is for educational and informational purposes only. While we draw on our prior professional expertise and background in other areas, you acknowledge that we are supporting you in our role exclusively as a Dementia Care Consultant. By participating in Bambu Care, LLC’s website, blog, emails, programs, services and/or products, you acknowledge that we are not a licensed psychologist, professional counselor, or medical doctor. We in no way, diagnose, treat, or cure any illnesses or diseases. Dementia Care Consulting is in no way to be construed or substituted as psychological counseling or any other type of therapy or medical advice. The information provided by Bambu Care, LLC also does not constitute legal or financial advice nor is intended to be. Dementia Care Consulting is not a substitute for the services of a CPA or attorney.CONNECT, GET RESOURCES, LEARN MORE, + SIMPLIFY YOUR CARE JOURNEY: LinkTree | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.letsbambu.com/b/linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MUSIC CREDIT: Listen To SpillageVillage - Tropical Landing Pop Songs At Looperman.com DISCLAIMER: The information contained in Bambu Care LLC’s website, blog, emails, programs, services and/or products is for educational and informational purposes only. While we draw on our prior professional expertise and background in other areas, you acknowledge that we are supporting you in our role exclusively as a Dementia Care Consultant. By participating in Bambu Care, LLC’s website, blog, emails, programs, services and/or products, you acknowledge that we are not a licensed psychologist, professional counselor, or medical doctor. We in no way, diagnose, treat, or cure any illnesses or diseases. Dementia Care Consulting is in no way to be construed or substituted as psychological counseling or any other type of therapy or medical advice. The information provided by Bambu Care, LLC also does not constitute legal or financial advice nor is intended to be. Dementia Care Consulting is not a substitute for the services of a CPA or attorney.

  7. Jul 29

    186 | "But, they don't remember me! What's the point of visiting?"

    In this episode, we will discuss two important questions related to visiting someone with dementia who no longer recognizes you. Should you stop visiting if they don’t remember you? And, how do you talk to family members who refuse to visit for this reason? MENTIONED IN EPISODE:  "They don't remember who I am?" — Why? | Episode 109  "They don't remember who I am?" — How do I handle it? | Episode 111 CONNECT, GET RESOURCES, LEARN MORE, + SIMPLIFY YOUR CARE JOURNEY: LinkTree | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.letsbambu.com/b/linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MUSIC CREDIT: Listen To SpillageVillage - Tropical Landing Pop Songs At Looperman.com DISCLAIMER: The information contained in Bambu Care LLC’s website, blog, emails, programs, services and/or products is for educational and informational purposes only. While we draw on our prior professional expertise and background in other areas, you acknowledge that we are supporting you in our role exclusively as a Dementia Care Consultant. By participating in Bambu Care, LLC’s website, blog, emails, programs, services and/or products, you acknowledge that we are not a licensed psychologist, professional counselor, or medical doctor. We in no way, diagnose, treat, or cure any illnesses or diseases. Dementia Care Consulting is in no way to be construed or substituted as psychological counseling or any other type of therapy or medical advice. The information provided by Bambu Care, LLC also does not constitute legal or financial advice nor is intended to be. Dementia Care Consulting is not a substitute for the services of a CPA or attorney.

  8. Jul 24

    185 | Purpose of a Memory Care Facility

    In this original What the Dementia episode, we will discuss the purpose of a memory care facility and how it compares to other care options like in-home support and skilled nursing care. We break down what memory care is designed to provide, who it’s best suited for, and how caregivers can think through whether additional help at home or a residential setting may better meet their partner’s needs. This episode will cover: — What a memory care facility is designed to provide — How memory care differs from other levels of care — When in-home support may be appropriate — Types of in-home care and support options — How to think through the best fit for your situation MENTIONED IN EPISODE | Newsletter | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://letsbambu.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Blog: What is Memory Care? | ⁠http://letsbambu.com/post/what-is-memory-care⁠ CONNECT, GET RESOURCES, LEARN MORE, + SIMPLIFY YOUR CARE JOURNEY: LinkTree | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.letsbambu.com/b/linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MUSIC CREDIT: Listen To SpillageVillage - Tropical Landing Pop Songs At Looperman.com DISCLAIMER: The information contained in Bambu Care LLC’s website, blog, emails, programs, services and/or products is for educational and informational purposes only. While we draw on our prior professional expertise and background in other areas, you acknowledge that we are supporting you in our role exclusively as a Dementia Care Consultant. By participating in Bambu Care, LLC’s website, blog, emails, programs, services and/or products, you acknowledge that we are not a licensed psychologist, professional counselor, or medical doctor. We in no way, diagnose, treat, or cure any illnesses or diseases. Dementia Care Consulting is in no way to be construed or substituted as psychological counseling or any other type of therapy or medical advice. The information provided by Bambu Care, LLC also does not constitute legal or financial advice nor is intended to be. Dementia Care Consulting is not a substitute for the services of a CPA or attorney.

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Welcome to What the Dementia. Join us as we dive into the world of dementia, exploring the complexities of this often misunderstood condition. We bring you expert insights, practical advice, and personal stories from those who have walked this path. Whether you're a caregiver, a loved one, or someone living with dementia, this podcast is your companion in understanding and navigating the dementia journey. We aim to empower you with knowledge, dispel common misconceptions, and foster a community of support. Tune in to What the Dementia and let's unravel the mysteries of dementia together.

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  • Creator
    Breanna Wilson
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    192
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Breanna Wilson
  • Show Website
    What The Dementia

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