Everyday Dementia Guide

We're continuing our discussion about when you need to move your loved one living with dementia or Alzheimer's and today we're going to talk about setting up for success in these types of transitions. Especially around moving between living or care settings with dementia or Alzheimer's, it's important to plan ahead, act early, and communicate well to allow for the best chance of success. If you're looking for tips to set up for success in transitioning between care settings and home, this is the podcast.

Today we're going to talk about options for moving with dementia, specifically when your loved one can't continue to live in their home. The process of helping them choose, or having to choose for them, the next place to live can be completely overwhelming. In other episodes in this series, we're going to talk about the emotions and tips for transitioning between settings, but today is for exploring the options so you can at least have an understanding of the range of choices and how they might stack up as you consider moving your loved one living with dementia or Alzheimer's. Have a question or idea? Drop us a line! [email protected]

This episode is part of a series on transitions in care. We're going to explore all of the aspects of moving a loved one with dementia including housing options, how to plan for success and how to pay for it. Today we're starting with step one, knowing when to move your loved one to a different living situation. We're exploring why and when a move might become necessary and how to navigate through feelings that come up through this process. Have a request or idea or question? Drop us a line! [email protected]

Today we're continuing the Spring Cleaning series at Everyday Dementia Guide. We're talking about letting go of what's no longer working in this season of life. Today we're going to talk about the double-edged sword of socializing as a care partner of someone living with dementia or Alzheimer's. This is so tricky, because the absolute best thing you can do for your brain, is to stay engaged socially. But, as you know or may be about to know, socializing and dementia can be challenging. Have a question or idea for the podcast? Drop us a line! [email protected]

Today we're continuing the Spring Cleaning series at Everyday Dementia Guide. We're talking about letting go of what's no longer working in this season of life. Today we're tackling a huge source of stress, guilt and a dozen other feelings for care partners: expectations. When you are a dementia care partner, you get the perfect opportunity for an expectation audit and spring cleaning. If you're feeling burdened by heavy expectations of others or yourself lately, this episode is for you. Have a question or request for the podcast? Send it over! [email protected]