In this episode, Teepa and Greg look back at the past year in dementia care, sharing progress that was made and the challenges that still. They also offer practical tips for supporting loved ones and discuss what changes we might see in the year ahead.

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This week, Teepa and Greg discuss simple ways to lower dementia risk and live a healthier life. From building routines to improving exercise, sleep, and diet, learn small changes that can make a big difference over time.

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Exploring Teepa's method of using visual, verbal, and touch cues, this week we analyze how this approach can create meaningful and safe interactions with people that are living with dementia. Learn actionable techniques and insights learned from decades of experience to build trust, foster relationships, and avoid common pitfalls.

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This week, Teepa and Greg explore the complexities of hoarding, particularly among persons experiencing brain changes like dementia. They discuss how hoarding behaviors often stem from deeper issues, such as the need for control or unrecognized brain health challenges. Teepa emphasizes shifting the focus from the environment to understanding the person and their needs, advocating for compassionate and innovative approaches to care.

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This week, Teepa shares her “8 S's” framework for creating meaningful and manageable holiday celebrations for people living with dementia. Emphasizing smaller, simpler gatherings with the right sensory and social environments, Teepa goes over how we balance satisfaction for everyone involved. With practical tips and a focus on flexibility, this episode offers guidance for joyful, stress-free holidays.

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Most of us are good at picking up cues when someone is in an agitated state. But when happens when the person that is agitated has dementia? Their brain changes means they're unable to effectively communicate what is causing their agitation. What we can as care partners do then, to de-escalate a potentially bad situation? Stay tuned to find out.

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After almost a century, a gentleman ran out of money and was forced to move out of the facility where he had been living. This week, Teepa and Greg discuss how a broken system led to such a sad situation. But there are some states and countries that are working to change that. Join us to learn what contributions we can make.

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But at the same time, it is incredibly fragile. This week, Greg addresses how some headlines can be misleading while Teepa helps us to understand why easy or quick fixes can do more harm than good.

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