In this podcast, Teresa shares more knowledge on the huge
misunderstanding of “Behaviors” in Dementia Care. She strongly believes it’s often misunderstood and leads to overmedication when loved ones show aggression or use inappropriate language. Instead of aggression, Teresa believes the inappropriate language and combativeness can indicate pain,
fear and/or Anxiety which these individuals are simply attempting to communicate with what they have left.
Caregivers and Care Partners should act as "detectives," working to understand the unmet
needs behind the behavior rather than trying to control or correct the person. She cautions against using antipsychotics as a quick fix and mentions that
inexperience can lead caregivers to unintentionally escalate situations.
You will find helpful examples in this episode and promise to share a link to the two-page Start/Stop Tool. Here is the link: t.ly/vXwMh
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Who am I?
Teresa is a highly experienced Registered Nurse with nearly 40 years in healthcare, specializing in various areas such as Emergency and Trauma, ICU, Rehab, Hospice, Home Care, and Memory Care. As the founder of A Better Approach to Memory Care, she brings personal experience caring for her mother with dementia. This inspired her to become a Certified Dementia
Practitioner and train under Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach to Care (PAC).
Teresa has shared her expertise through speaking engagements, staff training, and Family consultations, working with first responders, healthcare
professionals, and caregivers. In 2023, she launched the Memory Care with Teresa Youngstrom podcast to support families and caregivers dealing with dementia.
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.
