Teresa Youngstrom is a season registered nurse with almost 40 years of clinical and leadership Nursing and Dementia experience. She is the founder and owner of A Better Approach To Memory Care, where she provides Family consultations and a weekly podcast to share insight on caring for individuals living with dementia. The podcast is Memory Care with Teresa Youngstrom, and can be found on YouTube, Spotify or on her website, www.teresayoungstrom.com.
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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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Are you Explaining their Dementia AGAIN!!! www.teresayoungstrom.com #dementia #dementiaeducation #dementiacare #alzheimers #endalz #aging #ftd #homecare #caregiver #caregiving #support #care #longterm…
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Are you Explaining their Dementia AGAIN!!! www.teresayoungstrom.com #dementia #dementiaeducation #dementiacare #alzheimers #endalz #aging #ftd #homecare #caregiver #caregiving #support #care #longtermcare #eldercare #assistedliving #seniorliving #short


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…


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


Do they KNOW that they have Dementia??www.teresayoungstrom.com #short
Do they KNOW that th…
Do they KNOW that they have Dementia??www.teresayoungstrom.com #short

Hello Care Partners, As we head into another Holiday Season it is good to be reminded of the many challenges headed our way in addition to many suggestions to navigate this season with grace for your …
Hello Care Partners,…
Hello Care Partners, As we head into another Holiday Season it is good to be reminded of the many challenges headed our way in addition to many suggestions to navigate this season with grace for your person living with Dementia.This season can be overwhelming especially if we are trying to keep up with the way it has always been done in the past. Please take my advice and don't set yourself up for extra challenges and choose to step back and re-evaluate the season.How do you celebrate the holiday? Do you need to continue as before and hope for the best? I hope NOT! Let's learn to pick our …

The holidays can bring much Joy in addition to many challenges when you are caring for someone else. Take a minute to step back and evaluate your options and this care needs to include YOU! You Got T…
The holidays can bri…
The holidays can bring much Joy in addition to many challenges when you are caring for someone else. Take a minute to step back and evaluate your options and this care needs to include YOU! You Got This! www.teresayoungstrom.com #short

Serious Consideration must be taken before we move someone living with Dementia! www.teresayoungstrom.com #dementia #dementiaeducation #dementiacare #alzheimers #endalz #aging #ftd #homecare #teresayo…
Serious Consideratio…
Serious Consideration must be taken before we move someone living with Dementia! www.teresayoungstrom.com #dementia #dementiaeducation #dementiacare #alzheimers #endalz #aging #ftd #homecare #teresayoungstrom #abetterapproachtomemorycare #Memorycarewithteresyoungstrom #short

Please enjoy this podcast with my friend and colleague Jasilika Davidson.Jasilika Davidson is a devoted child of God, wife, mother, educator, veteran, and advocate with a calling to serve others. Ma…
Please enjoy this po…
Please enjoy this podcast with my friend and colleague Jasilika Davidson.Jasilika Davidson is a devoted child of God, wife, mother, educator, veteran, and advocate with a calling to serve others. Married to her college sweetheart, C. Kenneth Davidson II, for over 19 years, she is the proud mother of two exceptional children, Claire and Kenny Davidson. Guided by her faith and deep love for her family, Jasilika approaches life with compassion, purpose, and an unwavering desire to make a difference.A graduate of Lander University, Webster University, and Piedmont College, Jasilika’s backgro…

Do we INCLUDE the PLwD on the Moving Plans? www.teresayoungstrom.com #occupationaltherapy #cna #lpn #nurse #family #familycaregiver #familysupport #teresayoungstrom #abetterapproachtomemorycare #Mem…
Do we INCLUDE the PL…
Do we INCLUDE the PLwD on the Moving Plans? www.teresayoungstrom.com #occupationaltherapy #cna #lpn #nurse #family #familycaregiver #familysupport #teresayoungstrom #abetterapproachtomemorycare #Memorycarewithteresyoungstrom #short
