Episode 9 – Caring for Someone with Dementia
20m
·
Accidental Care Partners
·
Dealing with specific needs and issues for someone providing caregiving to a person experiencing dementia.
Out of print but may be purchased used through Amazon or other used book sellers. Murphey, C. (1988). Day to Day: Spiritual help when someone you love has Alzheimer’s. The Westminster Press, Philadelphia, PA
Information on virtual dementia tours and other resources may be found at Second Wind Dreams.
http://secondwind.org
General information on dementias may be found at:
http://Patientsrising.org
Positive Approach to Care
The episode Episode 9 – Caring for Someone with Dementia from the podcast Accidental Care Partners has a duration of
20:33. It was first published
More episodes from Accidental Care Partners
Episode 13 – How to Have Difficult Conversations Part 1 – Driving
There comes a time when you have to have a difficult conversation with your loved one about a change in their life. There are three that are the most common: driving, living arrangements and end of life. This is the first of a three episode series beginning with driving.
http://www.fitnesstodrivescreening.com/
https://www.aarp.org/auto/driver-safety/info-2019/rules-of-rod-quiz.html
https://www.everydayhealth.com/senior-health/driving-safety.aspx
Episode 13 – How to Have Difficult Conversations Part 1 – Driving
There comes a time when you have to have a difficult conversation with your loved one about a change in their life. There are three that are the most common: driving, living arrangements and end of life. This is the first of a three episode series beginning with driving.
http://www.fitnesstodrivescreening.com/
https://www.aarp.org/auto/driver-safety/info-2019/rules-of-rod-quiz.html
https://www.everydayhealth.com/senior-health/driving-safety.aspx
Episode 12 – Hard to Handle Behaviors Part 2
A look at a day in the life of a caregiver part 2. Common issues you face on a daily basis as you care for your loved one. How about a caregiver time out? Your care receiver's behavior may change with the sunset. Does their fidgeting behavior start or intensify? Finally, it's time for bed and the end of another day.
Neurobics can be found at:
http://www.healthtransformer.co/
Tull, M. (03/13/2021). Use your 5 senses to manage stress levels.
http://www.verywellmind.com/
Source: Anna Baird Galloway, OTD, OTR/L, MT-BC is an assistant professor of Occupational Therapy at the University of Florida and is also a board certified Music Therapist who provided consultation on this podcast.
Episode 12 – Hard to Handle Behaviors Part 2
A look at a day in the life of a caregiver part 2. Common issues you face on a daily basis as you care for your loved one. How about a caregiver time out? Your care receiver's behavior may change with the sunset. Does their fidgeting behavior start or intensify? Finally, it's time for bed and the end of another day.
Neurobics can be found at:
http://www.healthtransformer.co/
Tull, M. (03/13/2021). Use your 5 senses to manage stress levels.
http://www.verywellmind.com/
Source: Anna Baird Galloway, OTD, OTR/L, MT-BC is an assistant professor of Occupational Therapy at the University of Florida and is also a board certified Music Therapist who provided consultation on this podcast.
Episode 11 – Hard to Handle Behaviors Part 1
A look at a day in the life of a caregiver. Common issues you face on a daily basis as you care for your loved one. Start the day with waking then bathing, dressing and ending part one with meals.
A variety to towel warmers can be found at:
http://www.amazon.com/
Bed, Bath and Beyond
A variety of post surgery tear away pants can be found at:
https://www.amazon.com/
Neurobics can be found at:
http://www.healthtransformer.co/
Tull, M. (03/13/2021). Use your 5 senses to manage stress levels.
http://www.verywellmind.com/
Source: Anna Baird Galloway, OTD, OTR/L, MT-BC is an assistant professor of Occupational Therapy at the University of Florida and is also a board certified Music Therapist who provided consultation on this podcast.