(46 minutes)
Be sure to check out the show notes below for links to resources mentioned in this episode.
Episode Archive on Dementia Sherpa (79-ongoing)
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The Alzheimer’s Podcast:
Navigating Rough Terrain with the Dementia Sherpa
Welcome to Episode 93 of The Alzheimer’s Podcast, where we’re all about bringing The Good Stuff (that’s respect, kindness, love, empathy, and compassion) for people living with dementia, their families, and the professionals who support them. I’m Christy Turner, AKA The Dementia Sherpa. I’ve enjoyed the privilege of working with over 1,500 people living with dementia and their families so far, including multiple experiences in my own family.
In the course of my career, I’ve transformed from total trainwreck on my first day as a professional, to local go-to expert, speaker, trainer, and consultant. And if I can go from scared spitless to confident care partner, I promise you can too!
In This Episode
Hello and welcome! Phil Gutis is back again. I think we can call him a correspondent now, right? Next time I talk to him, I’ll ask what title he prefers.
Because it’s so easy to talk to Phil–duh, right? He was reporter!–our conversations tend to run the gamut, and this one is no different. We start with Phil wondering aloud about his Alzheimer’s diagnosis, “Did I do this to myself?”
We talk genetics, healthy living (but not in a boring way!), and my favorite topic, quality of life. We cover a whole bunch of other stuff, too. One thing I’m sure you won’t want to miss–besides everything I just previewed–is Phil’s take on what to do when your person doesn’t want to do something.
Questions?
One final note before we get the show on the road: if you have questions or comments for Phil (or me), please let us know. He’ll answer them on an upcoming show. You can send them via Christy{at}DementiaSherpa{dot}com, Facebook{dot}com/DementiaSherpa, or Twitter{dot}com/DementiaSherpa.
Show Notes
Further information and resources related to topics mentioned in this episode:
- Transcript
- Mentioned in This Episode
- 10 Ways to Love Your Brain
- 10 Ways infographic
- More about Phil Gutis
- More about Jeff Borghoff
- More about Pam Montana
- Resources
- For Care Partners in General
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step into the life you and your loved one deserve, schedule your complimentary Dementia Caregiver Strategy call with Christy.