In this Podcast, Teresa Youngstrom shares her personal journey and professional insights into getting started caring for individuals with dementia. She emphasizes the importance of understanding how to care for someone who may not even see their own disease. This type of Caregiving requires training, and you will see she offers practical techniques for effective communication in the areas of validation, de-escalation, and redirection. She makes perfectly clear that your relationship with your loved one is the priority not the task at hand. Teresa encourages caregivers to approach their loved ones with empathy and patience, highlighting the significance of creating joyful moments and maintaining a supportive environment.
Takeaways
Joining them on the journey is crucial for effective caregiving.
Validation of feelings can significantly reduce conflict.
De-escalation techniques help manage emotional outbursts.
Building Relationships is essential for caregiving success.
Caregivers should approach loved ones from the front to avoid startling them.
Creating joyful moments can enhance the quality of life for those with dementia.
It’s important to recognize that caregiving is a season of life, not a permanent state.
Accepting, agreeing and patience are key in managing challenging behaviors.
Resources and support are available for caregivers seeking help at www.teresayoungstrom.com
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Who am I?
Teresa is a seasoned Registered Nurse with almost 40 years of clinical and leadership experience. She is the founder and owner of A Better Approach to Memory Care and brings personal experience to her wealth of knowledge after spending a decade caring for her own Mom with Dementia. She has experience in many medical areas, including Emergency and Trauma, Labor and Delivery, OR, ICU, Medical Surgical, Rehab, Hospice, Home Care, IV Specialist, Private Duty Care, Caregiver Trainer, and Assisted Living and Memory Care Director. Once her Mom was showing symptoms she became a Certified Dementia Practitioner then went to North Carolina to train under Teepa Snow with Positive Approach to Care (PAC). She is still a Certified Independent Trainer with PAC. At A Better Approach to Memory Care, Teresa can be hired as a Speaker, Staff Trainer and Family Consultant. She also trains first responders like Fire and Emergency Medical Service providers.
DISCLAIMER
This video is for general informational purposes only. You should not make any change in your Health regimen or Diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Thanks for watching! Remember to bring them joy in the moment! I’ll see you in the next video.
