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Hello Care Partners, Let me introduce my wonderful guest, Brenda Gurung!Summary In this enlightening conversation, Teresa Youngstrom and Brenda Gurung discuss the complexities of Caregiving, particu…

Hello Care Partners,…

Hello Care Partners, Let me introduce my wonderful guest, Brenda Gurung!Summary In this enlightening conversation, Teresa Youngstrom and Brenda Gurung discuss the complexities of caregiving, particularly in the context of dementia care. They explore various methods, including the Montessori approach, to empower caregivers and enhance the quality of life for those with dementia.Brenda shares her personal journey into dementia care, practical strategies for caregivers, and the importance of understanding the emotional needs of both caregivers and those they care for.The discussion emphasiz…

In this enlightening conversation, Teresa Youngstrom and George Parker delve into the pressing health challenges faced by individuals today, particularly in the context of chronic diseases and the lim…

In this enlightening…

In this enlightening conversation, Teresa Youngstrom and George Parker delve into the pressing health challenges faced by individuals today, particularly in the context of chronic diseases and the limitations of traditional healthcare.George Parker is a retired executive, entrepreneur, and researcher with a personal ministry and passion for helping people prevent and deal with chronic disease. After extensive study of the latest research and recent writings by functional medicine doctors, he developed a 5-session Wellness Series he presents to churches. Most chronic illnesses, like heart dis…

Hello Care Partners,Today we will look into the difference between a Neuropsychological and a Neurological evaluation and why it matters to people living with Dementia.Our Guest, Dr. Timothy Sigwa…

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Hello Care Partners,Today we will look into the difference between a Neuropsychological and a Neurological evaluation and why it matters to people living with Dementia.Our Guest, Dr. Timothy Sigward is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame who later completed his doctorate in clinical psychology in 1994 at Saint Louis University. Since being licensed as a psychologist in 1995, he has worked primarily with older adults. In 2003, he helped found and directed the Centers for Interactive Geriatric Assessment, where he provided geriatric and neuropsychological assessments.In 2016, he for…

Hello Care Partners,In this episode, Teresa Youngstrom discusses essential tools and strategies for care partners dealing with dementia. She emphasizes the importance of understanding dementia, see…

Hello Care Partners,…

Hello Care Partners,In this episode, Teresa Youngstrom discusses essential tools and strategies for care partners dealing with dementia. She emphasizes the importance of understanding dementia, seeking help, setting boundaries, and planning for the future. Teresa shares personal experiences and insights to encourage caregivers to take care of themselves while providing compassionate care to their loved ones.Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Memory Care Tools 03:06 Understanding Dementia and Its Challenges 05:59 The Importance of Grace in Caregiving 08:52 Seeking Help and Avoiding Burnout 12:…

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Can you Prevent Deme…

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Hello Care Partners,In this engaging conversation, Teresa Youngstrom interviews Rachel Hodesh, a seasoned life care manager and advocate with over 30 years of experience in senior care. Rachel share…

Hello Care Partners,…

Hello Care Partners,In this engaging conversation, Teresa Youngstrom interviews Rachel Hodesh, a seasoned life care manager and advocate with over 30 years of experience in senior care. Rachel shares her journey into life care management, discussing the importance of assessing client's needs, building Relationships, and navigating family dynamics. She highlights the challenges faced within the healthcare system and the loneliness of being a solo practitioner.The discussion also touches on future trends in life care management, including the rise of solo aging and the impact of Technology. …

Hello Care Partners,Please welcome our special guest this week, Melissa Cocuzza, and her amazing compassion for other people. She is the founder of A Balanced Life, Health Expos. For 27 years, her c…

Hello Care Partners,…

Hello Care Partners,Please welcome our special guest this week, Melissa Cocuzza, and her amazing compassion for other people. She is the founder of A Balanced Life, Health Expos. For 27 years, her company served thousands of employees at companies like UPS, ESPN, and LEGO. During the pandemic, Melissa pivoted to address the needs of older adults and founded Club 62+, a virtual community launched on August 1st, 2024.In this episode, we discuss the challenges of caring for older adults, particularly the issue of loneliness. It started with Melissa's journey from corporate wellness to creatin…

Hello Care Partners,This week we have raised the bar again and interviewed April Ibarra a Gerontologist with 35 years of experience in Healthcare. She is a passionate advocate committed to empowerin…

Hello Care Partners,…

Hello Care Partners,This week we have raised the bar again and interviewed April Ibarra a Gerontologist with 35 years of experience in Healthcare. She is a passionate advocate committed to empowering aging adults and supporting those who love them.She holds a Master's Degree in Gerontology from Miami University, is a Certified Senior Advisor(CSA), and an Aging Life Care Professional.April founded Aging Advisor to guide older adults and their loved ones through the aging journey. Her client-centered approach ensures customized holistic care plans that reflect individual preferences, value…

Hello Care Partners,It has been an honor caring for and serving so many families over the years who are on a journey with someone with brain failure. With this experience I have several common misc…

Hello Care Partners,…

Hello Care Partners,It has been an honor caring for and serving so many families over the years who are on a journey with someone with brain failure. With this experience I have several common misconceptions about Dementia that are worth talking about.Today we will go over many of these with a lot of explanations to help you feel confident in another aspect of your care.Thank you for liking, sharing and subscribing to the podcast so we can continue to grow and provide hope for many years to come.You Got This, TeresaSubscribe to us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/78w36us.…

Hey Care Partners,Are you aware that First Responders are Amazing! Police, Fire, EMS and More, all wired to run towards danger for the greater good of people. It is a challenging career with ever ch…

Hey Care Partners,…

Hey Care Partners,Are you aware that First Responders are Amazing! Police, Fire, EMS and More, all wired to run towards danger for the greater good of people. It is a challenging career with ever changing daily activities, responsibilities and experiences that range from routine to out of this world. Many of you may have great experience caring for individuals with memory loss but I too thought I understood dementia only to get rudely awakened to my inexperience when my own mother threw me out of the house. I was surprised and hurt by her unexpected anger but determined that day to find out …

Hello Care Partners,We have a real treat for you this week and a very special guest on our Podcast!Help me welcome Judy Moore:Judy Rapp Moore is a Portland, Maine resident who has devoted her ad…

Hello Care Partners,…

Hello Care Partners,We have a real treat for you this week and a very special guest on our Podcast!Help me welcome Judy Moore:Judy Rapp Moore is a Portland, Maine resident who has devoted her adult life to understanding humane training methods to help problem dogs. Judy’s passion for dogs exhibiting territorial aggression led her to become President and Owner of Canine Behavior Counseling, LLC, in 2008.Judy is a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC) through the International Association of Animals Behavior Consultants, IAABC. A Certified CARAT Assessor (CCA) through the Clothier A…

Caregiving can be very difficult especially when it is a family member. Today we will share some great tips on providing care for people with brain failure. The challenge is that as soon as we get the…

Caregiving can be ve…

Caregiving can be very difficult especially when it is a family member. Today we will share some great tips on providing care for people with brain failure. The challenge is that as soon as we get them figured out they change.Let's review some important tips: 1) Approach from the Front. 2)Accept and Agree. 3)Stop Correcting Them. 4)Avoid the Yes/No Questions. 5)Don't Ask Questions/Instead Tell Stories. 6)Say, "I'm Sorry". 7)Be a Grace Giver.Keep in mind this is a journey and the relationship with this person is vital. These tips will help you immensely if you put them into practi…

Hello Care Partners,Have you ever considered how Improv can work with people living with Dementia. Tom Badger has years of experience teaching improv and he is a huge volunteer with the local Alzhei…

Hello Care Partners,…

Hello Care Partners,Have you ever considered how Improv can work with people living with Dementia. Tom Badger has years of experience teaching improv and he is a huge volunteer with the local Alzheimer's Association.Here is his Bio: I have been a Support Group Facilitator for the Alzheimer's Association for 5 years. I have also done some extensive public speaking for the Alzheimer's Association over the years.I facilitate a group in Lakeside Park, KY and I also now facilitate a second support group in Goshen OH. I have some really strong and passionate opinions on how families can better…

Hi Care Partners, I hope you enjoy this podcast concerning BEHAVIORS. If you have known me for very long you will know that I don't like the word at all and feel like we misunderstand our loved ones a…

Hi Care Partners, I …

Hi Care Partners, I hope you enjoy this podcast concerning BEHAVIORS. If you have known me for very long you will know that I don't like the word at all and feel like we misunderstand our loved ones and inappropriately medicate them when they are using cuss words or seem aggressive.In my experience, I can confirm for you that they are still trying very hard to communicate with you and frequently it is OUR challenge to be a great detective and to figure out what they are experiencing or needing instead of sedating them into submission with antipsychotics. We can be guilty, just because of our…

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Care Partners Need H…

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Today I am excited to bring you Dr. Brittany Lamb. She has been practicing as an Emergency Medicine physician since 2014.Working in the ER she grew frustrated witnessing the overwhelm and Stress tha…

Today I am excited t…

Today I am excited to bring you Dr. Brittany Lamb. She has been practicing as an Emergency Medicine physician since 2014.Working in the ER she grew frustrated witnessing the overwhelm and stress that goes with decision-makers’ need to speak for someone they care about. Recognizing the unique challenges that come with medical decisions for people living with dementia, she decided to share her expertise beyond the walls of the hospital.Now Dr. Lamb also works online to empower medical decision makers with the knowledge and tools they need to make informed choices through free and paid reso…

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What is SUNDOWNING??…

What is SUNDOWNING?? www.teresayoungstrom.com #familycaregiver #familysupport #teresayoungstrom #abetterapproachtomemorycare #Memorycarewithteresyoungstrom #short