Muscles prevent falls, reduce chances for broken bones, decrease bone loss, increase metabolism, and even improve cognition! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-dementia/support

Do you have one central safe space for all your valuable paperwork? Is it weather resistant? Who knows of its existence? I cover that on today’s episode. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-dementia/support

There are benefits available to veterans and spouses of veterans that help pay for assisted living, memory care, group homes, skilled nursing and in-home care. Today's episode will help you learn a little more about those benefits. Contact me at carol@letstalkdementia.org or Veterans and Families of Florida - www.vffloridda.org . --- Support this p…

We all face problems daily. HOW we face those problems is key on our overall health and enjoyment of life. Don’t give your problems power! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-dementia/support

I'm often asked, "Which of your books will help me most in my caregiving journey?" I always respond with, "All of them!" This episode will help you learn what each book is about, ​but really -- you need them all!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-dementia/support…

If regular pooping is an issue for you, today's episode will bring you hope! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-dementia/support

Have you given much thought to your gut? Maybe you should! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-dementia/support

Just because you “hear” what someone is saying does not mean your brain has processed that information. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-dementia/support

Do you feel as if your world is filled with stress, anxiety, or tension, and you can't see anything except the "bad" things? Is it hard to find the good things in your world? You might have an infestation of "Just The Bad Ants." --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-dementia/support…

How many times in your life have you felt "less than" in a particular life situation? It is so common, and it is not beneficial to us. The Less Than Ant needs to be exterminated! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-dementia/support

Stress is causing life to be "wacked up!" That is my new technical term, and I believe it is accurate. We deal with stressors we should not have in our lives. How do we handle this? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-dementia/support

Do you constantly surround yourself with the world news? Newspapers…television…scrolling on your phone… all of these can be detrimental to your cognitive and emotional health. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-dementia/support

Many of us know about the Grimm Fairy Tales, but have ever thought about how scary they are? To think these stories were read to us as children is kind of crazy. The stress brought on by these scary stories is something to be considered. Stress is not our friend! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-dementia/s…

There are many phobias, and some you may be familiar with. I will share a few with you today that might be unfamiliar. Phobias can lead to stress. Stress leads to dementia. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-dementia/support

We all live with stress that is causing dis-ease and disease. Did you know stress can cause dementia? What does that have to do with lions, tigers, bears, ants, and cavemen? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-dementia/support

No matter how hard I try or how much I want, I will not push that wall down. Arguing with your folks with dementia is much the same. You will not be successful! (Sounds like most arguments we have with anyone else!) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-dementia/support…

Have you tried giving your loved one with advanced dementia a baby doll to hold and comfort? It can be very soothing. Listen in to learn more. This is a link for one that looks so real - https://amzn.to/3OUNNfg . Happy caregiving! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-dementia/support…

If your loved one has a tendency to remove their clothing, it might be time to investigate adaptive clothing. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-dementia/support

A recent study suggested picking your nose causes Alzheimer's. Is that true? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-dementia/support

Finger foods are great for my one year old granddaughter. They are also a great idea for your loved one with dementia who might be having trouble manipulating a spoon or fork. Tune in for a few great recipe ideas! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-dementia/support…

There are 10 Rules For Common Consideration (otherwise known as 10 Commandments for Those Who Interact With People). Obeying these ten rules will make us all better communicators. This is true even in the dementia caregiving journey. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-dementia/support…

Making a small one pound sand bag is easy, and it is a great tool to offer strength training/weight bearing exercises for your loved one (and you). --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-dementia/support

Looking in the mirror is something we do without giving it much thought. Looking into the mirror when we are living in the late stages of dementia can be VERY confusing. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-dementia/support

Did you know the digestive system begins in your mouth? It is the beginning of your gut microbiome. How we take care of our oral microbiome has a direct effect on the gut microbiome which has a direct effect on the brain! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-dementia/support…

​“The Christmas Story from Luke 2” Consider sharing this video with all of your family, but if you have a loved one with dementia who grew up hearing the story of Christ’s birth, they might enjoy this, also. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-dementia/support