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Peace with Dementia is a podcast for persons living with dementia and their care partners, focusing on practical tips and exploring current research. Matt encourages listeners to share what they hear on the show with their medical team and collaborate on care strategies. Together, we can create “Pea…

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  • Jan 26, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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  • 26m AVG DURATION
  • 72 EPISODES


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PWDP Ep 35: Traveling Well with Dementia with Jan Dougherty

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 35:37


Matt visits with nurse and author Jan Dougherty for travel strategies when dementia impacts a family. Visit the Show notes: http://bit.ly/Ep_35_Travel

PWDP Ep 34: The Dementia Driving Assessment

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020 27:51


Are you wondering about what objective driving assessment is available to test your loved one's abilities? Sometimes it takes such an assessment to help him or her see their limitations. Join Matt and Larry as they discuss this option to driving retirement. Show notes forthcoming!

PWDP Ep 33: Making Sense of Power of Attorney with Lee Rand, JD

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2020 34:04


Matthew sits down with Lee Rand to discuss the ins & outs of the power of attorney legal instrument, using a handful of useful scenarios. Show notes: http://bit.ly/Ep_33_Attorney

PWDP Ep 33: Making Sense of Power of Attorney with Lee Rand, JD

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2020 34:04


Matthew sits down with Lee Rand to discuss the ins & outs of the power of attorney legal instrument, using a handful of useful scenarios. Show notes: http://bit.ly/Ep_33_Attorney

PWDP Ep 32: Benefits of Religion and Spirituality For Families Experiencing Dementia

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2020 71:06


This episode features a February 27, 2019 talk by Matt Estrade at the annual caregiver conference for Alzheimer's Services of the Capital Area regarding Benefits of Religion and Spirituality For Families Experiencing Dementia. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/Ep_32_ASCA

PWDP Ep 32: Benefits of Religion and Spirituality For Families Experiencing Dementia

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2020 71:06


This episode features a February 27, 2019 talk by Matt Estrade at the annual caregiver conference for Alzheimer's Services of the Capital Area regarding Benefits of Religion and Spirituality For Families Experiencing Dementia. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/Ep_32_ASCA

PWDP Ep 31: Connecting with Music - Ken Keene, Jr. of The Journey with ToughKenaMan

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2020 31:52


Matt chats with Ken Keene, Jr. of the The Journey with ToughKenaMan on YouTube and 2019 recipient of Dementia Society of America's Ginny Gives Grant to produce a music video. Show notes: http://bit.ly/PWDP_Ep_31

PWDP Ep 31: Connecting with Music - Ken Keene, Jr. of The Journey with ToughKenaMan

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2020 31:52


Matt chats with Ken Keene, Jr. of the The Journey with ToughKenaMan on YouTube and 2019 recipient of Dementia Society of America's Ginny Gives Grant to produce a music video. Show notes: http://bit.ly/PWDP_Ep_31

PWDP Ep 30: Crushing the Stigma of Dementia with Michael Ellenbogen

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2019 31:16


Matt chats with Michael Ellenbogen, an international advocate living with dementia about his mission to fight the stigma and assumptions of dementia, especially of what he can teach medical providers. Show Notes: http://bit.ly/30_CrushingStigma

PWDP Ep 30: Crushing the Stigma of Dementia with Michael Ellenbogen

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2019 31:16


Matt chats with Michael Ellenbogen, an international advocate living with dementia about his mission to fight the stigma and assumptions of dementia, especially of what he can teach medical providers. Show Notes: http://bit.ly/30_CrushingStigma

PWDP Ep 29: Hurricane Preparedness & Dementia Part III: A Loved One in Facility

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2019 18:39


What if you have a loved one in a facility as a storm is approaching? Listen to Matt and Amy discuss what you need to know before choosing a facility and what to expect as a hurricane threatens. Show Notes: http://bit.ly/29_Hurricane_Prep

PWDP Ep 29: Hurricane Preparedness & Dementia Part III: A Loved One in Facility

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2019 18:39


What if you have a loved one in a facility as a storm is approaching? Listen to Matt and Amy discuss what you need to know before choosing a facility and what to expect as a hurricane threatens. Show Notes: http://bit.ly/29_Hurricane_Prep

PWDP Ep 28: Hurricane Preparedness & Dementia Series Part II: 9 Tips for Sheltering in Place

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2019 17:52


Depending on storm conditions, it may be best to stay home, also known as 'sheltering in place.' If you have a loved one living with dementia, you will want to be prepared by listening to my conversation with nurse Amy Avery. Show Notes: http://bit.ly/28_Hurricane_Prep

PWDP Ep 28: Hurricane Preparedness & Dementia Series Part II: 9 Tips for Sheltering in Place

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2019 17:52


Depending on storm conditions, it may be best to stay home, also known as 'sheltering in place.' If you have a loved one living with dementia, you will want to be prepared by listening to my conversation with nurse Amy Avery. Show Notes: http://bit.ly/28_Hurricane_Prep

PWDP Ep 27: Hurricane Preparedness & Dementia Series Part I: 11 Tips for Evacuating

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2019 18:54


It's certainly a challenge to evacuate for a hurricane. Imagine having to evacuate with a loved one living with dementia. Find some valuable tips as we interview Amy Avery on the top tips. Show Notes: http://bit.ly/PWDP_27_Hurricane_Prep

PWDP Ep 27: Hurricane Preparedness & Dementia Series Part I: 11 Tips for Evacuating

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2019 18:54


It's certainly a challenge to evacuate for a hurricane. Imagine having to evacuate with a loved one living with dementia. Find some valuable tips as we interview Amy Avery on the top tips. Show Notes: http://bit.ly/PWDP_27_Hurricane_Prep

PWDP Ep 26: Taking Your Brain for a Test Drive

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2018 23:42


Matt sits down with Dr. John Sawyer of Ochsner Health System to discuss aspects of cognitive testing to detect what is going on with your brain. Show Notes: http://bit.ly/PWDP26

PWDP Ep 26: Taking Your Brain for a Test Drive

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2018 23:42


Matt sits down with Dr. John Sawyer of Ochsner Health System to discuss aspects of cognitive testing to detect what is going on with your brain. Show Notes: http://bit.ly/PWDP26

PWDP Ep 25: Care Partner Spotlight - Yvonne

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2018 28:16


Matt welcomes a VERY special guest to share her experinces and advice as a former dementia care partner. Show notes: http://bit.ly/PWDP_Ep_25 . Epiosde brought to you by Trails End Popcorn www.trails-end.com (see notes).

PWDP Ep 25: Care Partner Spotlight - Yvonne

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2018 28:16


Matt welcomes a VERY special guest to share her experinces and advice as a former dementia care partner. Show notes: http://bit.ly/PWDP_Ep_25 . Epiosde brought to you by Trails End Popcorn www.trails-end.com (see notes).

PWDP Ep 24: When Care Partnering Ends

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2018 16:40


Matt discusses the issues and opportunities after a loved one with dementia passes away. Show notes: https://goo.gl/SFvhpD

PWDP Ep 24: When Care Partnering Ends

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2018 16:40


Matt discusses the issues and opportunities after a loved one with dementia passes away. Show notes: https://goo.gl/SFvhpD

PWDP Ep 23: Dr. Brian Mizuki on Evaluating Brain Products

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2018 30:03


Dr. Brian Mizuki of Ochsner Health System's Brain Health and Cognitive Disorders Program joins Matt to discuss the many brain products that are marketed to families impacted by dementia. Show notes: https://goo.gl/osXSaF

PWDP Ep 23: Dr. Brian Mizuki on Evaluating Brain Products

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2018 30:03


Dr. Brian Mizuki of Ochsner Health System's Brain Health and Cognitive Disorders Program joins Matt to discuss the many brain products that are marketed to families impacted by dementia. Show notes: https://goo.gl/osXSaF

PWDP Ep 22: Dr. Theresa Scott with the Latest Research on Driving

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2018 30:04


Dr. Theresa Scott of the University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia discusses driving cessation and her latest research on driving and dementia. Show Notes: https://goo.gl/osXSaF

PWDP Ep 22: Dr. Theresa Scott with the Latest Research on Driving

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2018 30:04


Dr. Theresa Scott of the University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia discusses driving cessation and her latest research on driving and dementia. Show Notes: https://goo.gl/osXSaF

PWDP Ep 21: TimeSlips Storytelling for Persons Living with Dementia

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2018 13:57


Matt introduces 'TimeSlips,' a creative storytelling activity for persons living with dementia. Show Notes: https://goo.gl/vd7wJ7

PWDP Ep 21: TimeSlips Storytelling for Persons Living with Dementia

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2018 13:57


Matt introduces 'TimeSlips,' a creative storytelling activity for persons living with dementia. Show Notes: https://goo.gl/vd7wJ7

PWDP Ep 20: Obsessive Reminiscence in Dementia

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2018 20:19


Matt discuss a obsessive reminiscence, when a person living with dementia constantly expresses the same memories to the dismay of themselves and others around them. This is based on 2008 article by William Puentes, PhD, RN, FAAN. Show notes: https://goo.gl/9VQDSL

PWDP Ep 20: Obsessive Reminiscence in Dementia

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2018 20:19


Matt discuss a obsessive reminiscence, when a person living with dementia constantly expresses the same memories to the dismay of themselves and others around them. This is based on 2008 article by William Puentes, PhD, RN, FAAN. Show notes: https://goo.gl/9VQDSL

PWDP Ep 19: Top 10 Sleep Disturbances and Solutions with Heather Johnson, RN

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2018 30:49


Heather Johnson, RN with Empira in Minnesota discusses the top ten sleep distrubance in dementia, along with solutions for restorative sleep. Show notes: https://goo.gl/pL4WoP

PWDP Ep 19: Top 10 Sleep Disturbances and Solutions with Heather Johnson, RN

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2018 30:49


Heather Johnson, RN with Empira in Minnesota discusses the top ten sleep distrubance in dementia, along with solutions for restorative sleep. Show notes: https://goo.gl/pL4WoP

PWDP Ep 18: Dr. Susan Nelson Talks Finding Help, Delirium, and Travel

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2018 32:30


Geriatrician Dr. Susan Nelson returns to discuss finding the right kind of help, how to recognize and avoid delirium, and how to travel with your loved one if necessary. Show notes: https://goo.gl/JSSdTo

PWDP Ep 18: Dr. Susan Nelson Talks Finding Help, Delirium, and Travel

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2018 32:30


Geriatrician Dr. Susan Nelson returns to discuss finding the right kind of help, how to recognize and avoid delirium, and how to travel with your loved one if necessary. Show notes: https://goo.gl/JSSdTo

PWDP Ep 17: Driving Retirement with Matt Gurwell

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2018 28:38


Matt & Matt discuss the difficult conversation of when it is time to stop driving for safety concerns. Show Notes: https://goo.gl/Qb6J9f

PWDP Ep 17: Driving Retirement with Matt Gurwell

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2018 28:38


Matt & Matt discuss the difficult conversation of when it is time to stop driving for safety concerns. Show Notes: https://goo.gl/Qb6J9f

PWDP Ep 16: Ambiguous Loss Talk at the 2018 SGS/GSS Conference

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2018 26:02


Matt presents on Ambiguous Loss and his Master thesis project to an audience at the April 13, 2018 Southern Gerontological Society/ Georgia Gerontology Society Annual Conference. Show Notes: https://goo.gl/RFsRjG

PWDP Ep 16: Ambiguous Loss Talk at the 2018 SGS/GSS Conference

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2018 26:02


Matt presents on Ambiguous Loss and his Master thesis project to an audience at the April 13, 2018 Southern Gerontological Society/ Georgia Gerontology Society Annual Conference. Show Notes: https://goo.gl/RFsRjG

PWDP Ep 15: Benefits of the Dr. Visit with Dr. Beth Arredondo, PhD

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2018 39:07


Dr. Beth Arredondo joins Matt to discuss the benefits of seeing the doctor when you have cognitive concerns. Show notes: https://goo.gl/VEAKzd

PWDP Ep 15: Benefits of the Dr. Visit with Dr. Beth Arredondo, PhD

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2018 39:07


Dr. Beth Arredondo joins Matt to discuss the benefits of seeing the doctor when you have cognitive concerns. Show notes: https://goo.gl/VEAKzd

PWDP Ep 14: Detecting Elder Abuse with Dr. James 'Jay' Bulot, PhD

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2018 34:35


Elder abuse is all too common, especial with dementia. From scams by strangers to schemes of family members, Jay Bulot sits down with Matt to discuss. Visit the show notes: https://goo.gl/bMNoVD

PWDP Ep 14: Detecting Elder Abuse with Dr. James 'Jay' Bulot, PhD

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2018 34:35


Elder abuse is all too common, especial with dementia. From scams by strangers to schemes of family members, Jay Bulot sits down with Matt to discuss. Visit the show notes: https://goo.gl/bMNoVD

PWDP Ep 13: Living ASAP with Lewy Body Dementia: Robert Bowles, Jr.

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2018 29:51


Robert Bowles has a uplifting perspective to share as someone living with Lewy Body Dementia. Show notes: https://goo.gl/kjbtoA

PWDP Ep 13: Living ASAP with Lewy Body Dementia: Robert Bowles, Jr.

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2018 29:51


Robert Bowles has a uplifting perspective to share as someone living with Lewy Body Dementia. Show notes: https://goo.gl/kjbtoA

PWDP Ep 12: Ensuring Your Wishes are Known

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2018 39:34


Matt and Ochsner Health System's Dr. Susan Nelson sit down to discuss the how & why of making your healthcare wishes known. Show notes for links/resources: https://goo.gl/dtKFy9

PWDP Ep 12: Ensuring Your Wishes are Known

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2018 39:34


Matt and Ochsner Health System's Dr. Susan Nelson sit down to discuss the how & why of making your healthcare wishes known. Show notes for links/resources: https://goo.gl/dtKFy9

PWDP Ep 11: Brian LeBlanc Has Alzheimer’s, But It Doesn’t Have Him

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2018 32:38


Matt visits with Brian LeBlanc, an advocate living with dementia, to discuss how Brian is creating peace with dementia around the country and beyond. Show notes: https://goo.gl/xpK2nW

PWDP Ep 11: Brian LeBlanc Has Alzheimer’s, But It Doesn’t Have Him

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2018 32:38


Matt visits with Brian LeBlanc, an advocate living with dementia, to discuss how Brian is creating peace with dementia around the country and beyond. Show notes: https://goo.gl/xpK2nW

PWDP Ep 10.5: Rewind of episodes 6-10

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2018 15:47


Matt previews episodes 6-10 without spoilers! See individual episodes for the show notes. Copy/paste https://goo.gl/c1VZvk

PWDP Ep 10.5: Rewind of episodes 6-10

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2018 15:47


Matt previews episodes 6-10 without spoilers! See individual episodes for the show notes. Copy/paste https://goo.gl/c1VZvk

PWDP Ep 10: Maintaining Dignity in Dementia

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2018 11:12


Matt reviews a research study by Dr. Gennip of the Netherlands and offers a worksheet for maintaining dignity. Show notes: copy/paste https://goo.gl/NPj14Q

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