by Christy Turner | Mar 22, 2020 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 and bring The Good Stuff. ...