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099 Anosognosia and the Bliss of Ignorance
099 Anosognosia and the Bliss of Ignorance
Links and show notes at DementiaSherpa.com/Episode99. Phil Gutis, our Assistant Sherpa, is with us again today. We answe... Read more
18 Jun 2019
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Ranked #2
120 Finding the Light in Dementia
120 Finding the Light in Dementia
Show notes + links: DementiaSherpa.com/Episode120. Christy chats with Dr. Jane M. Mullins, who shares her research on th... Read more
19 Nov 2019
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057 How to Help Your Loved One Accept Help
057 How to Help Your Loved One Accept Help
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Links in show notes: DementiaSherpa.com/bonus-episode-the-pfizer-story. In 2015, Pfizer researchers discovered their own... Read more
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084 When Your Family Doesn't Get It
084 When Your Family Doesn't Get It
Sometimes your family just doesn't get it, and you end up feeling stuck in limbo. In this episode of Navigating Rough Te... Read more
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087 Dementia Reimagined with Dr Tia Powell, Part 1
087 Dementia Reimagined with Dr Tia Powell, Part 1
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126 I've Been a Mess
126 I've Been a Mess
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080 Always Be Kinder Than You Feel
080 Always Be Kinder Than You Feel
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064 How to Figure Out Why Your Person is Doing Something
064 How to Figure Out Why Your Person is Doing Something
If the person you are caring for has a form of dementia, then it’s likely they do things that they may not have done in ... Read more
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077 Recognizing and Navigating Your Way Through Dementia Transitions
077 Recognizing and Navigating Your Way Through Dementia Transitions
In this episode of Navigating Rough Terrain with the Dementia Sherpa, Christy and I discuss recognizing transitions in d... Read more
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127 Learning What You Need to Learn
127 Learning What You Need to Learn
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091 Pocketbook Memories
091 Pocketbook Memories
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068 Reality vs. Promises: Discerning the Differences in Long-term Care
068 Reality vs. Promises: Discerning the Differences in Long-term Care
Christy Turner, a former Memory Care director, shares her insider knowledge to help you get the facts you need to make t... Read more
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092 The Shiny Object Squirrel
092 The Shiny Object Squirrel
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7 May 2019
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067 Tips to Help You Plan for the Future When Dementia is Involved
067 Tips to Help You Plan for the Future When Dementia is Involved
Christy Turner and I not only discuss the importance of having a plan but we also give you suggestions on how to get sta... Read more
6 Nov 2018
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070 What Are The Things No One Tells You About Long-Term Care?
070 What Are The Things No One Tells You About Long-Term Care?
Utilizing Christy’s insider knowledge as a memory care director, we discuss things that often surprise families when the... Read more
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122 "That's much more meaningful than a couple of points on a memory test"
122 "That's much more meaningful than a couple of points on a memory test"
"The ability to continue driving for another year or two, or to continue working for another year or two, or to continue... Read more
17 Dec 2019
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119 Now and Again with Alex Leff, featuring Grandpa Mel
119 Now and Again with Alex Leff, featuring Grandpa Mel
Christy chats with Alex Leff, director of Now and Again, an upcoming documentary on his grandfather's struggle with Alzh... Read more
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108 Sunshine for Care Partners
108 Sunshine for Care Partners
Show notes: DementiaSherpa.com/episode108. Because being a dementia care partner is often a thankless role, sometimes yo... Read more
20 Aug 2019
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109 The Randy Rainbow Debacle
109 The Randy Rainbow Debacle
Transcript with links: DementiaSherpa.com/Episode109. "So, I had another little incident with memory, the vast memory ho... Read more
27 Aug 2019
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