The Alzheimer's Caregiver Podcast

Eileen Poiley

Information, tips, and strategies to help you be a better caregiver and deal with the challenges you face every day.

  1. When Processing Speed Slows

    há 4 dias

    When Processing Speed Slows

    As Alzheimer's disease progresses, your loved one's ability to process information will change. This episode will focus on how the change will affect their behaviors.

    14 min
  2. What Is Therapeutic Fibbing?

    24 de jun.

    What Is Therapeutic Fibbing?

    You may have experienced times when your loved one asked you a question and then reacted terribly to your answer. They either got angry or very upset. This episode explains the concept of therapeutic fibbing and gives you examples of how to use it.

    16 min
  3. Sequencing and Cognitive Loss

    17 de jun.

    Sequencing and Cognitive Loss

    Short-term memory loss is the one area of cognitive loss that most people are aware of. This episode will focus on an area that is less common and, most likely, one that caregivers don't think about as often. We will explore sequencing and how it can affect your loved one in many ways.

    9 min
  4. Taking Your Loved One Out

    10 de jun.

    Taking Your Loved One Out

    Going out with your loved one can have a positive or negative outcome. But with some awareness and planning, you can make going out a better experience. This episode explores ways to help make outings easier and more successful.

    13 min
  5. Summer Heat and Alzheimer's

    3 de jun.

    Summer Heat and Alzheimer's

    Summertime can be an enjoyable time of the year. However, summer heat can pose serious health concerns for a person with Alzheimer's if not careful. This episode will discuss the concerns of summer heat and provide suggestions to make the summer safer for you and your loved one.

    15 min
  6. The Benefits of Cognitive Training

    27 de mai.

    The Benefits of Cognitive Training

    Communicating with and engaging a loved one in specific activities that stimulate and support them can be a challenge for family caregivers.  This episode will examine the concept of cognitive training and how it can benefit someone with Alzheimer's and other dementias.

    36 min
  7. How to Keep Your Loved One Engaged

    20 de mai.

    How to Keep Your Loved One Engaged

    It's important to keep your loved one engaged and stimulated to help provide meaningful opportunities for both of you. This episode will discuss ideas and modifications you will need to make to keep your loved one engaged.

    16 min
  8. Modifications to Maintain Independence

    13 de mai.

    Modifications to Maintain Independence

    This episode will focus on ways you can make modifications to help your loved one maintain their independence by continuing to perform activities of daily living and other tasks around the house.

    12 min
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