In this conversation, Teresa Youngstrom RN, Dementia Specialist, discusses the challenges faced by families, particularly those caring for individuals with brain changes. She emphasizes the importance of planning, utilizing resources, and finding the right caregivers, whether through agencies or private hiring.
The conversation covers the pros and cons of different Caregiving options, the necessity of flexibility in care, and the importance of engaging activities for the loved ones being cared for.
Teresa also highlights the significance of transitioning to community care when necessary and the need for always focusing on a personalized care plan.
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00:00 Understanding Caregiver Challenges
02:59 Finding and Utilizing Caregivers
06:11 Hiring Caregivers: Pros and Cons
09:03 Agency vs. Private Caregivers
12:14 Creating a Care Plan
15:07 Flexibility in Caregiving
18:15 Transitioning to Community Care
21:05 Planning for the Future
23:54 Engaging Activities for Caregivers
27:16 Recognizing Caregiver Limitations
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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.
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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.
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