by Christy Turner | Mar 27, 2020 | Quality of Life, The Alzheimer's Podcast
In This Episode Let’s just have some fun, already! If you’re looking for ideas of what to do with your person while you’re living la vida (stir) loca, this is the episode for you. Julie Bigham, founder of Joy-Filled Visits and a former activities...
by Christy Turner | Mar 24, 2020 | Memory Care, Quality of Life, The Alzheimer's Podcast
In This Episode Christy offers a cheap, low-tech way to make sure your person knows you’re thinking of them with this bonus tip. (7 minutes) Show Notes Resources Create customized cards at Send Out Cards and they’ll pop it in the mail for...
by Christy Turner | Mar 22, 2020 | Care Partners, Dementia Care, Memory Care, Quality of Life, The Alzheimer's Podcast
In This Episode Phil Gutis, our Assistant Sherpa, and Christy discuss what life is like right now in the shadow of Covid-19, including ways families can stay connected with their person who lives in long-term care. (33 minutes) Show Notes Mentioned in...
by Christy Turner | Mar 3, 2020 | Dementia Care, The Alzheimer's Podcast
In This Episode If you’ve been following the story of coronavirus spread over the past several weeks, you may be freaked out right about now. News came out over the weekend that a long-term care community in the Pacific Northwest has been impacted, with both...
by Amanda Turner | Feb 28, 2020 | Care Partners, Quality of Life, The Alzheimer's Podcast
In This Episode Phil Gutis, our Assistant Sherpa, and Christy discuss situations that show respect for your person and opportunities to bring The Good Stuff (respect, kindness, love, empathy, and compassion). (40 minutes) Show Notes Mentioned in This...
by Amanda Turner | Feb 23, 2020 | Dementia Care, The Alzheimer's Podcast
In This Episode Christy and Joan Corella of the Providence ElderPlace PACE Program talk about a care model that combines medical care, long-term care, and social services all in one program, and how this program can be a fantastic resource for caregivers and those...
by Amanda Turner | Feb 16, 2020 | Quality of Life, The Alzheimer's Podcast
In This Episode Christy and Phil Gutis, our Assistant Sherpa, discuss how having a sleep routine can make a huge difference in the life of a person with dementia (and their care partners!). (24 minutes) Show Notes Mentioned in This Episode...
by Amanda Turner | Feb 9, 2020 | "Behaviors", The Alzheimer's Podcast
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. ...
by Amanda Turner | Feb 2, 2020 | Quality of Life, The Alzheimer's Podcast
In This Episode 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...
by Amanda Turner | Jan 26, 2020 | The Alzheimer's Podcast
In This Episode In this episode, Beth Friesen, Certified Dementia Practitioner, placement agent, and author of I Love Someone with Dementia…So Why Am I Losing My Mind? A Practical Guide, talks with Christy about how her experiences during her mother’s battle with...
