Getting Someone with Dementia to Do What You Need Them to Do?
- Getting Someone with Dementia to Do What You Need Them to Do? Kim Hegwood 20:54
“Even though they can’t be able to remember exactly what you said and exactly what you’re trying to get them to do with time, over time, they remember the feeling they get when you are around.”— Natali Edmonds
Title: Getting Someone with Dementia to Do What You Need Them to Do?
Welcome to another insightful episode of Life Happens with Kim Hegwood. Today, we are thrilled to have Dr. Natali Edmonds, founder of Careblazers, as our special guest. In this episode, Dr. Edmonds offers invaluable advice on overcoming common challenges faced by caregivers of individuals with dementia.
From strategies to encourage doctor visits and personal grooming to effective tips for ensuring a good night’s Sleep, Dr. Edmonds shares her expert knowledge. She also introduces us to the 4 R’s of dementia Caregiving and discusses her Care Collective program designed to support families navigating this difficult journey.
Whether you’re a caregiver looking for practical solutions or simply interested in understanding dementia better, this episode is packed with essential information you won’t want to miss. Tune in now and let’s navigate the complexities of dementia caregiving together!
How to Contact Natalie
www.careblazers.com
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Instagram: @Dementia_Careblazers
TikTok: @Dementia_Careblazers
Facebook: @DementiaCareblazers
Bio:
Dr. Natali Edmonds is a board-certified geropsychologist with a passion for supporting family caregivers of people with dementia. With over 13 years of dementia care experience working in a large hospital setting, she has dedicated her career to improving dementia care practices and providing practical solutions for caregivers.
Driven by the hundreds of caregivers she saw while working in the hospital, as well as by her own experiences caring for her mother and now her father, Natali founded Dementia Careblazers. Through this company, she offers 24/7 support for caregivers, aiming to help with the challenges and loneliness often experienced by family caregivers.
Natali is also a consultant for long-term care facilities and assisted living facilities, where she provides expertise in dementia care practices and helps solve difficult behavior-related cases. Her commitment to improving dementia care has been recognized nationally and her company was named the 2022 Caregiving Organization of the Year by care.com.
In addition to her clinical work, Natali has published several articles in medical and healthcare journals and is currently in the process of writing a book, and is the host of the #1 dementia training channel on YouTube with over 17 million views worldwide. She is a highly sought-after keynote speaker and has presented at numerous national and local events, including the Gerontological Society of America.
Through her work, Natali aims to empower caregivers with the knowledge and tools they need to provide the best possible care for themselves AND their loved ones with dementia.
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