Podcasts about dementia sherpa

This episode is part two of our conversation with Dr. Jason Karlawish, author of the new book The Problem of Alzheimer's: How Science, Culture, and Politics Turned a Rare Disease into a Crisis and What We Can Do About It. The book is out today (February 23, 2021) and is available as both an audio book on audiobooks.com, as well as hardback at your favorite bookseller. If you haven't yet listened to the first part of our conversation with Dr Karlawish in episode 146: It's a Disease of Autonomy, you'll want to hit pause and go back to that episode to catch up before coming back to this episode. Episode 146 explains the historical and political context that got us to where we are today and the way it influenced policy decisions around Alzheimer's disease. This episode focuses more on my main interest: the humans affected, and our relationship with them. Phil Gutis, former New York Times journalist and our Assistant Sherpa on The Alzheimer's Podcast, leads the conversation with Dr. Karlawish. Jason Karlawish is a physician and writer. He researches and writes about issues at the intersections of bioethics, aging, and the neurosciences. He is the author of the novel Open Wound: The Tragic Obsession of Dr. William Beaumont and his essays have appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Forbes, and the Philadelphia Inquirer. He is a Professor of Medicine, Medical Ethics and Health Policy, and Neurology at the University of Pennsylvania and Co-Director of the Penn Memory Center, where he cares for patients. He lives in Philadelphia. Affiliate disclosure: As an Amazon Associate I earn a small commission from qualifying purchases, at no/zero/none/nada additional cost to you. If you've heard or read or seen something helpful on The Alzheimer's Podcast or the Dementia Sherpa blog or YouTube channel, purchasing through these links is a way to show support. Thank you!

Christy Turner is the owner of The Dementia Sherpa...and yes you can live with dementia without mind-altering drugs! Christy discusses the difference between hallucinations, delusions, and how high anxiety fits into the mix.

Christy Turner is an expert on dementia, a frequent speaker, and a dementia consultant. In fact, they call her the Dementia Sherpa. So this week, we discussed how the disease of dementia affects the brain -- it is much more than memory loss. Christy explained how families can work with a loved one who has dementia. She shared tips on how to make it “easier” rather than fighting it, such as techniques for communicating with the person who is struggling with dementia. Christy also spoke about non-pharmacological behavior management techniques. Don’t miss this show!

Christy Turner is an expert on dementia, a frequent speaker, and a dementia consultant. In fact, they call her the Dementia Sherpa. So this week, we discussed how the disease of dementia affects the brain -- it is much more than memory loss. Christy explained how families can work with a loved one who has dementia. She shared tips on how to make it “easier” rather than fighting it, such as techniques for communicating with the person who is struggling with dementia. Christy also spoke about non-pharmacological behavior management techniques. Don’t miss this show!

In this episode, Dr. Deborah Bier chats with The Dementia Sherpa about learning what is needed to be an effective caregiver and letting go of the shame that mistakes can often bring up, so we can continue to be there for our person, bringing the good stuff.  As always, there are show notes at DementiaSherpa.com/episode127. LIVE Master Class Training Series #2

Show notes at DementiaSherpa.com/Episode126. Christy Turner, AKA The Dementia Sherpa, and Phil Gutis, our Assistant Sherpa, get candid about a wide range of topics: Phil's depression His use of Ambien during his working years His aunt, who is showing signs of cognitive impairment Familial and environmental risk factors for developing neurodegenerative diseases The possibility of a cure (or at least an effective treatment similar to the HIV cocktail) in the next 10 years The relative value of seeing a neurologist pre- and post-diagnosis The Dementia Sherpa's February 2020 LIVE Master Class Training: Advance Care Planning

In this episode, Phil Gutis, our Assistant Sherpa, gives an update on his childhood friend, Elaine, and sparks a conversation with Christy about autonomy and end of life choices for people living with dementia. Show notes at DementiaSherpa.com/episode124. The Dementia Sherpa's LIVE Master Class Training: Creating Your Care Partnering Plan for 2020

In This Episode "I walked out of that conference feeling like there are a lot of really smart people trying to find the solution to this disease. So that was the optimistic part." The Alzheimer's Podcast is back for 2020! We're back with part 2 of the conversation between me and Phil Gutis about his trip to the Clinical Trials on Alzheimer's Disease conference, or CTAD, in December 2019. The conference was a super big deal because Biogen presented on why they now believe aducanumab is a drug worth pursuing after all. For more on the roller coaster of this story, check out the show notes, where we link to the real-life drama.  Meanwhile, back to Phil. We affectionately call him our Assistant Sherpa here on the show but he's actually kind of a big deal. Phil covered the conference for Being Patient, and was likely the only person present who'd been part of the aducanumab clinical trials.  In this episode, we may sound cynical but I think we'd both prefer to call it truthful.  We discuss the financial implications of a successful drug treatment and recap the changes Phil made in 2019 and the impact they've had on his ability to navigate life.  We pick up just after Phil said he believes a realistic timeline for FDA approval is likely to be 5 years. (Listen to part 1, episode 122 here.) Enroll now: The Dementia Sherpa's LIVE Master Class Training: Creating Your Care Partnering Plan for 2020 Book now: Complimentary Caregiver Strategy call with Christy  

"The ability to continue driving for another year or two, or to continue working for another year or two, or to continue living--you know, it's basically living, right? It's doing the activities of life--is much more meaningful and important than a couple of points on a memory test." Phil Gutis reports on the Biogen presentation at CTAD and what it means for people living with an Alzheimer's diagnosis in the first part of this two-part episode. Thank you to our sponsors, Home Instead Senior Care-East Portland & Clackamas County, and Dementia Sherpa.

Phil and Christy react to the news Biogen is resurrecting aducanumab, the most promising drug in development in years, after failing a futility study in March.  We wonder what's really going on here: is aducanumab the magic bullet or false hope? In this episode, we discuss: The timeline of aducanumab Phil's very personal stake in the news Christy recalls when Namenda (memantine), the last FDA-approved dementia medication, hit the market and the effect it had on two of her residents The existing four FDA-approved dementia medications The impact using dementia medications can have on a person's quality of life A different take on how we measure costs related to dementia The amyloid hypothesis and the role of environment and genetics The really important thing Phil feels like he got out of the news Thank you to our sponsors, Home Instead Senior Care-East Portland + Clackamas County and Dementia Sherpa.

Christy chats with Alex Leff, director of Now and Again, an upcoming documentary on his grandfather's struggle with Alzheimer's and the adventure Alex and his brother go on to find their grandfather's lost memory. Just four days to go on the Now and Again documentary Seed & Spark campaign! Help out here. Follow on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram. #nowandagaindoc #nowandagain Thank you to our sponsor, Home Instead Senior Care-East Portland + Clackamas County! 2020 Planner for Dementia Care Partners with Pro Tips from The Dementia Sherpa is now available! 

Show notes: DementiaSherpa.com/episode108. Because being a dementia care partner is often a thankless role, sometimes you just need a little sunshine from your Dementia Sherpa ;)  

Transcript + show notes: DementiaSherpa.com/Episode101. June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month, and it's also Pride Month. That lead Phil Gutis, our Assistant Sherpa, to the idea of doing an episode about coming out...with Alzheimer's.  One of the things Phil and I talk about a lot is stigma and shame, and how the words we use can help or hurt. Unfortunately, those are issues both the gay community and the Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative disorders community know way too much about from first-hand experience. I've recently been trying to decipher the keys to success in the battles for effective treatment for HIV/AIDS and also for marriage equality.  How can we in neurodegenerative disorders community replicate those successes? That's the question I'm asking until my brain comes up with answers. If you'd like to lend your brain power to the cause, just email Info@DementiaSherpa.com with your ideas. We can continue the conversation in future episodes and, I hope, figure out how to end this scourge sooner rather than later. And if that sounds very pie-in-the-sky, that's okay. I'm old enough to remember when figuring out HIV/AIDS was, too. 2 quick things before we jump in. This episode was recorded before The Longest Day. So a great big shout-out to listeners of The Alzheimer's Podcast and members of the Dementia Sherpa tribe who supported our Assistant Sherpa in his and Tim's Row2Remember team. With the help of you and many, many others, Phil and Tim's team raised $11,100!  Second thing: fundraising is exhausting. And Phil was not just sitting there looking pretty. He was working it. Phil asked me to mention this in the show notes, so you'd understand when he has a couple tongue-twistery moments.

In this episode of Navigating Rough Terrain with the Dementia Sherpa, I  speak with Dr Tia Powell, author of the new book, Dementia Reimagined: Building a Life of Joy and Dignity from Beginning to End. I was really skeptical about having Dr Powell on The Alzheimer's Podcast, because she's a psychiatrist. As a dementia-focused professional, I've learned to fear psychiatrists as people who put those with dementia on unnecessary, potentially life-threatening medications. I've spent a lot of time pointing out dementia isn't a mental illness--an idea Dr Powell takes exception with. I asked her about this, and found Dr Powell's point of view so persuasive that I'll be changing how I talk about this in the future. We also talk about the history of treatment, and how horrific it's been; why we as a society stigmatize people; and how and why a Quaker community in 1700s England came up with the original concept of “bringing the Good Stuff.” All links in the show notes at DementiaSherpa.com/episode87.  

Deborah Dolan is a volunteer with The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration. She's a retired geriatric care manager, and her husband Todd had bv.FTD. In this episode of Navigating Rough Terrain with the Dementia Sherpa, Deborah tells her and Todd's story, including the challenges in getting a correct diagnosis and insights on care partnering with a person with bv.FTD. We also give you a preview of the upcoming AFTD National Conference May 3, 2019 in Los Angeles. Complete resource links at DementiaSherpa.com/episode86.  

If you're like most people, the idea of sitting down for an appointment with an elder law attorney, financial planner, insurance salesman, or loan officer falls into that category of things you know you should do but are so icky-sounding that you'd rather scrub bathroom tile with a toothbrush. I feel ya. But if you're wondering how you're going to pay for the care your person needs down the road, this episode is definitely worth a listen. Guest Rachel Hemmingson breaks down the nuts and bolts of a home equity conversion loan (formerly known as “reverse mortgage”) without boring the pants off you (at least, not past the first four minutes or so). In this episode of Navigating Rough Terrain with the Dementia Sherpa, Rachel explains in plain English who qualifies and how the money can be used, we share 4 real-life stories, and give tips on how to find a reputable professional who can help you explore your options. Plus, I hijack the conversation and go down a rabbit trail on hearing aids.  Resource links at DementiaSherpa.com/episode89.

When we're talking about dementia, it's often centered around practical how-to's, physical abilities, or planning for the future. Something that's often missed is the role of spirituality, which I believe is just as important as all the other things we focus on when we're discussing dementia. And that's why I'm excited to have Dr Sarah Bartel as our guest on the show this week. She's an awarding-winning columnist, co-host of the popular Enduring Love radio show on Sacred Heart Radio, holds a Ph.D. in moral theology, and is co-editor of the new book A Catechism of Marriage and Family Life. In this episode of Navigating Rough Terrain with the Dementia Sherpa, Sarah and I talk about the role of faith communities in dementia; where dignity comes from; the importance of rituals; and Sarah explains what catechism means for the non-Catholics among us. Even if organized religion has left a bad taste in your mouth, I think you'll enjoy listening in as Sarah brings the Good Stuff and shares it with joy.

Sometimes your family just doesn't get it, and you end up feeling stuck in limbo. In this episode of Navigating Rough Terrain with the Dementia Sherpa, we look at some mindset shifts to allow you to move forward and ways to get support even when your family isn't on board. Links in show notes at DementiaSherpa.com/episode84.

In this episode of Navigating Rough Terrain with the Dementia Sherpa, I chat with Lisa Marie Chirico, producer of the Creating Circles of Care & Building Bridges of Hope Cruise & Conference. She tells what inspired her to create this event and how Alzheimer's disease impacted her own family. We also discuss the importance of “a snapshot in time” and the benefits of those in the dementia community meeting up face-to-face. Links: https://DementiaSherpa.com/Episode83

Dr Alzheimer discovered what is now known as Alzheimer's disease in 1906. He's best known for this research, although he made other significant contributions in his workplace. These include the groundbreaking idea of talking to his patients and banning their restraint; requiring staff to treat patients humanely; to interact with them; and to assist them with personal care. Although he introduced practices to reduce stigma and improve quality of life for those he directly affected, stigma and shame around dementia still exists today. In this episode of Navigating Rough Terrain with the Dementia Sherpa, we'll take a look at the stigma cycle, its direct effect on people living with dementia, and what we can do to get past it 113 years later.

In this episode of Navigating Rough Terrain with the Dementia Sherpa, I share part two of my conversation with Bonnie Lais, a member of the the Dementia Sherpa tribe who generously agreed to share her story about care partnering with her husband Don. Bonnie drops more golden nuggets as she reveals the key decision she made that changed everything; offers up a handy acronym to get you through tough spots; shares their hospice experience; and gives great examples of creativity in care solutions.

In this episode of Navigating Rough Terrain with the Dementia Sherpa, I chat with Bonnie Lais, a family care partner who raised her hand when I asked for volunteers to come on the show and share their acquired wisdom. We cover a lot of ground, from how Bonnie landed in Dementia World, to the best thing she did during the experience, who she begged for help, and how her abusive childhood prepared her for being a family care partner. Bonnie drops one golden nugget after another throughout our conversation, so I'm really excited to share part one with you.

In this episode of Navigating Rough Terrain with the Dementia Sherpa, I make my debut as host of the podcast(!). One of the best things about the work I do is getting to hear people's stories. This week, though, I'm sharing my own story: how I got into this line of work, why I do it, and how I became the Dementia Sherpa. I tell you what I really think about how people living with dementia are perceived, the use of antipsychotic medications, person-centered care, and more. Plus, I give you an idea of what the show will be like going forward.

In this episode of Navigating Rough Terrain with the Dementia Sherpa, Christy and I discuss some common life transitions as well as some unexpected ones, and why thinking about all this now is a good idea. Plus, circumstances when you're just not that into being a care partner...and we wrap up it all up with a big announcement.

In this episode of Navigating Rough Terrain with the Dementia Sherpa, Christy and I discuss recognizing transitions in dementia, whether they're sudden or gradual and steady over time. To help navigate feeling overwhelmed and stuck, we explore how using positive strategies, emphasizing the importance of our mindset, and thinking about wedding planning can help (seriously!).

In this episode of Navigating Rough Terrain with the Dementia Sherpa, Christy addresses the sensitive and complex question of knowing when it's time to ease up on the level of care being provided. I'm sure you're always doing your best to provide the best care for your loved one. You want to support them and do the right things - always. But as the disease progresses, you must adjust the level of care you are providing to meet their changing needs. And unfortunately, at some point you just have to ease up because too much care can actually be detrimental to quality of life.

In this episode of Navigating Rough Terrain with the Dementia Sherpa, Christy Turner and I discuss the importance of incorporating simple pleasures into the daily routine and care plan for your person. When caring for someone living with dementia, it's easy to get wrapped up in the day-to-day challenges or focus on the negative aspects of the disease. But in order to have good quality of life for both you and your person, simple pleasures must be an integral part of your care plan. Simple pleasures will put a smile on a face and lift one's spirit. Among other positive aspects, simple pleasures also help create lasting memories.

In this episode of Navigating Rough Terrain with the Dementia Sherpa, Christy Turner shares ideas to help you make small changes to the care you provide that can make a huge positive difference and improve the quality of life for both you and your loved one. Although dementia is complex, these small adjustments to the way you provide care can be incorporated into your daily routine and approach.

In this episode of Navigating Rough Terrain with the Dementia Sherpa, Christy and I discuss how to not let the “What If's” stop you from being successful as a care partner. What if none of this works for you? What if you can't figure it out? What if you do something wrong? But what if some of it does work for you? What if you do figure it out? What if you have successes along with some mistakes? “What if's” can be paralyzing if you look at them with a glass half-empty view. But because you are here listening to this podcast and educating yourself, I think you know this, and you are striving to have a glass half-full view.

In this episode of Navigating Rough Terrain with The Dementia Sherpa, Christy Turner and I discuss how you can avoid the pitfalls and have a great holiday season with your loved one. What a great time of year but the holidays definitely come with a unique set of challenges and accompanying stress. When you're trying to balance your role as dementia care partner with the demands of the holiday, it's easy to have a bad experience or two. But there are so many opportunities to have a great experience with your loved one. So you must find ways to maximize the joy of the holiday season.

Doctors visits – who the heck looks forward to them? In this episode of Navigating Rough Terrain with the Dementia Sherpa, Christy Turner shares her expertise with you to help you more easily get your loved one to the doctor. Because when you think your loved one needs to go, this situation can, and usually does, turn into a mess. But with the right technique and maybe a little practice, you can turn this situation into a positive experience for everyone.

If the person you are caring for has a form of dementia, then it's likely they do things that they may not have done in the past. Or maybe, because they have dementia, you think they shouldn't be doing something. But understanding why they are doing things is extremely important to providing the best care possible resulting in the best positive experience possible for everyone. In this episode of Navigating Rough Terrain with the Dementia Sherpa, Christy Turner and I have a discussion to help you better understand why your person is doing these things.

Sharing news with others is something we do routinely as part of our relationships. But sharing news and information, whether it's good or bad, can have unwanted, or maybe better said, un-needed consequences for the person who is living with dementia. In this episode of Navigating Rough Terrain with the Dementia Sherpa, Christy Turner, shares her expertise and wisdom to help you determine the best approach to sharing information with your person.

You hear it, but what does it mean to advocate for your loved one? And how can you be an effective advocate for your loved one? Christy Turner, the Dementia Sherpa, has run award-winning memory care communities in assisted living and skilled nursing levels of care. And in this episode of Navigating Rough Terrain with the Dementia Sherpa, she discusses how you can protect your loved one and help ensure they are receiving the best care possible.

In this episode, Christy Turner, The Dementia Sherpa, and I take a deeper look at the loss of independence and how you as a care partner can empower and support your person to remain independent for as long as possible.

For most of us, driving is an engrained part of our lives. We zoom here and there whenever we want or need to. This independence comes with a huge responsibility because of the safety element. So it's now wonder this is a huge problem for many families as they worry about their loved one. In this episode, Christy Turner, The Dementia Sherpa, is going to share strategies to help you navigate this delicate situation. Visit https://togetherinthis.com/episode60/ for the show notes including any mentioned resources and links.

Welcome to Episode 59 of The Alzheimer's Podcast – Your #1 source for practical tips and insights. As the care partner for someone living with dementia, it's highly likely that you often feel powerless in your role as caregiver. However, Christy Turner, The Dementia Sherpa says that you have a super power – something that is a game changer and is essential to your success. In this episode, she will not only tell you what your super power is, but she will explain it to you and help you learn how to maximize it's full potential. I hope you enjoy and find value from this podcast.

Everyday, worldwide, 27,000 new families are thrust into the role of caring for someone living with dementia. Families such as yours – who want to do the best for their loved one but have no training or experience caring for an individual with cognitive challenges. In an attempt to make things better, while balancing caregiving with already busy lives, it's easy to actually make the situation worse without even realizing it. Today Christy Turner, The Dementia Sherpa, will discuss how you  can turn this around so that your time together with your  loved one is more pleasurable. In case you're new, Christy Turner, the Dementia Sherpa, is a regular guest here on The Alzheimer's Podcast. She is a Certified Dementia Practitioner, Certified Dementia Care Unit Manager, and Cognitive Stimulation Instructor. She has run award-winning memory care communities in assisted living and skilled nursing levels of care. Using her 17 years of experience in working with over 1,200 people living with dementia and their families, she's developed a system that helps families move from crisis management to confidence. Bye now.

We are back this week with a new episode of Navigating Rough Terrain with the Dementia Sherpa. Seeing a loved one struggle with a health condition can be very concerning. But, if in an attempt to help them, we rush in and put them on the defensive, we may never be able to help them accept the help they need. Today Christy Turner, The Dementia Sherpa, will share tips and techniques to help you, help them no matter where they are in the disease progression. In case you're new, Christy Turner, the Dementia Sherpa, is a regular guest here on The Alzheimer's Podcast. She is a Certified Dementia Practitioner, Certified Dementia Care Unit Manager, and Cognitive Stimulation Instructor. She has run award-winning memory care communities in assisted living and skilled nursing levels of care. Using her 17 years of experience in working with over 1,200 people living with dementia and their families, she's developed a system that helps families move from crisis management to confidence.

Caring for a loved one with a debilitating disease such as Alzheimer's is an extremely difficult situation, but when you can't easily jump in a car and put your eyes on them to ensure their well-being, it goes to a whole other level of complexity. As a long-distance caregiver herself, Christy Turner, the Dementia Sherpa, can empathize with others who are also caring for a loved one from afar. In case you're new, Christy Turner, the Dementia Sherpa, is a regular guest here on The Alzheimer's Podcast. She is a Certified Dementia Practitioner, Certified Dementia Care Unit Manager, and Cognitive Stimulation Instructor. She has run award-winning memory care communities in assisted living and skilled nursing levels of care. Using her 16 years of experience in working with over 1,200 people living with dementia and their families, she's developed a system that helps families move from crisis management to confidence. Bye now.

In this episode, Christy Turner, The Dementia Sherpa, and I wrap up our 3 part series on end of life with a conversation on the End of Life Specialists. This includes an in-depth discussion on the benefits of having a hospice team assist and how death doulas can also benefit you and your family. If you missed our prior two episodes, be sure to check out episode 52 to learn tips on how to have a good death and episode 53 on what are the things no one tells you about death? Christy, who has more than 16 years of experience in working with over 1,200 people living with dementia and their families, has also accompanied more than 23 people and their families as they transitioned through end of life. I'm sure you will find her insights, wisdom, and empathy very helpful and refreshing.

In this episode of Navigating Rough Terrain with the Dementia Sherpa, Christy Turner continues to share what she has learned during her time with more than 23 people and their families as they transitioned through end of life. This is episode 2 of our 3 part series on End of Life. If you missed it, be sure to listen to episode 52 where Christy and I discussed how to have a good death. Death isn't a topic most of us are comfortable with discussing; however, it's an inevitable outcome of life for all of us. But talking about death and planning for it can make what might be otherwise a bad death, a good death. Bye now.

During this conversation, Christy Turner, the Dementia Sherpa, shares what she has learned during her time with more than 23 people and their families as they transition from life to death. Death isn't a topic most of us are comfortable with discussing; however, it's an inevitable outcome of life for all of us. But talking about death and planning for it can make what might be otherwise a bad death, a good death. This is the first in a three part series on end of life. The next two episodes will discuss “things no one tells you about end of life,” and “the end of life specialists.” I hope you find this mini-series beneficial. Bye now.

In this episode, Christy Turner, the Dementia Sherpa, is our guest, and we are talking about memory care at home. You've heard of memory care facilities, but Christy talks about keeping your loved one home instead of moving them to a memory care facility. It's not easy, but Christy gives guidance on how to do this for your loved one with dementia. You don't want to miss this episode and the riveting discussion!

In this episode, Christy Turner, the Dementia Sherpa, is our guest, and we are talking about memory care at home. You've heard of memory care facilities, but Christy talks about keeping your loved one home instead of moving them to a memory care facility. It's not easy, but Christy gives guidance on how to do this for your loved one with dementia. You don't want to miss this episode and the riveting discussion!

Is this really possible? An awesome day and dementia? It almost sounds like an oxymoron at first. How do you create an awesome day? Christy Turner, the Dementia Sherpa, shares how it can be done.

Is this really possible? An awesome day and dementia? It almost sounds like an oxymoron at first. How do you create an awesome day? Christy Turner, the Dementia Sherpa, shares how it can be done.

Christy Turner, the Dementia Sherpa, shares the secret to creating better days for those with dementia. Is it really possible to not argue? Stop by today's s program to hear Christy pinpoint 16 strategies that will change your life and the way you communicate with loved ones living with dementia.

Christy Turner, the Dementia Sherpa, shares the secret to creating better days for those with dementia. Is it really possible to not argue? Stop by today's s program to hear Christy pinpoint 16 strategies that will change your life and the way you communicate with loved ones living with dementia.

The holidays are supposed to be filled with family and good cheer, right? Not so fast . . . For those living with dementia, the holidays are anything but joyous. Why is that? Is there any hope to change things? Join our super guests, Matt Gannon and Christy Turner, as they discuss how you can bring a little holiday cheer back to those living with dementia.

The holidays are supposed to be filled with family and good cheer, right? Not so fast . . . For those living with dementia, the holidays are anything but joyous. Why is that? Is there any hope to change things? Join our super guests, Matt Gannon and Christy Turner, as they discuss how you can bring a little holiday cheer back to those living with dementia.

The foundation to any relationship and especially those living with dementia is...COMMUNICATION! Christy Turner, owner of The Dementia Sherpa, joins us for a four-part which will help us to discover the right communication skills and strategies for those living with Dementia. Practice communicating respect, kindness, and love...stay calm and flexible.

The foundation to any relationship and especially those living with dementia is...COMMUNICATION! Christy Turner, owner of The Dementia Sherpa, joins us for a four-part which will help us to discover the right communication skills and strategies for those living with Dementia. Practice communicating respect, kindness, and love...stay calm and flexible.

Tuning in? Christy Turner, the Dementia Sherpa, has been navigating the trails of dementia care and honing her craft for the last 17 years. She helps families figure out where their loved one is in the disease process, then creates an action plan to address both immediate concerns and those that are likely to show up in the future. Learn to communicate in a way that makes sense to people living with dementia, and also how to manage dementia-related behaviors without over-dependence on drugs.

Tuning in? Christy Turner, the Dementia Sherpa, has been navigating the trails of dementia care and honing her craft for the last 17 years. She helps families figure out where their loved one is in the disease process, then creates an action plan to address both immediate concerns and those that are likely to show up in the future. Learn to communicate in a way that makes sense to people living with dementia, and also how to manage dementia-related behaviors without over-dependence on drugs.

Talking about dementia and how it affects the brain; it is much more than memory loss. She discussed how families can work with a loved one with dementia. Tips on how to make it "easier" rather than fighting it. Techniques for communicating with the person with dementia. Christy also spoke about non-pharmacological behavior management techniques.

Talking about dementia and how it affects the brain; it is much more than memory loss. She discussed how families can work with a loved one with dementia. Tips on how to make it "easier" rather than fighting it. Techniques for communicating with the person with dementia. Christy also spoke about non-pharmacological behavior management techniques.