by Christy Turner | Jun 6, 2020 | The Alzheimer's Podcast
In This Episode This episode was recorded April 20th, 2020. At one point, Phil refers to protesters, and who he’s talking about are the armed white people who showed up at statehouses wanting to get a haircut, go to the movies, open up the economy, that sort of...
by Christy Turner | May 22, 2020 | Care Partners, Communication, Quality of Life, The Alzheimer's Podcast
In This Episode This week, I got author and blogger Donna Thomson to come back to the show. She has so much wisdom to share about solitude, a timely topic in this time of Covid-19. Although many states are “reopening” right now—and we’ve got more on that in upcoming...
by Christy Turner | Apr 27, 2020 | Care Partners, Communication, Dementia Care, Quality of Life, The Alzheimer's Podcast
In This Episode Christy gets to talk with the extraordinarily-generous-with-her-time caregiver, author and activist Donna Thomson about a wide range of topics that affect care partners, including: Caregiving literacy & advocacy Anosognosia Hyper intolerance &...
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...