187 | When Dementia Care at Home Isn't Working: Hard Conversations & Finding Help

In this original What the Dementia episode, we will discuss what happens when caring for a partner living with dementia at home is no longer working as intended. We answer a caregiver's question about increasing supervision needs, caregiver frustration and burnout, how to have honest conversations about needing additional support, and explore low-cost programs, respite options, and community resources that may help families navigate this stage of the dementia care journey.This episode will cover:— How to approach conversations about increasing care needs— Safety considerations for someone requiring more supervision— Strategies to reduce stress and improve quality of life at home— Low-cost dementia care and respite options for families— Community resources that may help caregivers navigate next stepsMENTIONED IN EPISODE :Ultimate Resource Guide | https://letsbambu.link/guideGUIDE Program Locator | https://www.cms.gov/priorities/innovation/where-innovation-happening#model=guiding-an-improved-dementia-experience-guide-modelLocal Area Agency on Aging Locator | https://eldercare.acl.gov/homeAlzheimer's Association | https://www.alz.org/Alzheimer's Association 24/7 Helpline | 1-800-272-3900Hilarity for Charity Caregiver Respite Programs | https://wearehfc.org/care-grants/Memory Cafe Directory | https://dfamerica.org/memory-cafe-directory/CONNECT, GET RESOURCES, LEARN MORE, + SIMPLIFY YOUR CARE JOURNEY:LinkTree | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.letsbambu.com/b/linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MUSIC CREDIT: Listen To SpillageVillage - Tropical Landing Pop Songs At Looperman.com DISCLAIMER: The information contained in Bambu Care LLC’s website, blog, emails, programs, services and/or products is for educational and informational purposes only. While we draw on our prior professional expertise and background in other areas, you acknowledge that we are supporting you in our role exclusively as a Dementia Care Consultant. By participating in Bambu Care, LLC’s website, blog, emails, programs, services and/or products, you acknowledge that we are not a licensed psychologist, professional counselor, or medical doctor. We in no way, diagnose, treat, or cure any illnesses or diseases. Dementia Care Consulting is in no way to be construed or substituted as psychological counseling or any other type of therapy or medical advice. The information provided by Bambu Care, LLC also does not constitute legal or financial advice nor is intended to be. Dementia Care Consulting is not a substitute for the services of a CPA or attorney.CONNECT, GET RESOURCES, LEARN MORE, + SIMPLIFY YOUR CARE JOURNEY:LinkTree | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.letsbambu.com/b/linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MUSIC CREDIT: Listen To SpillageVillage - Tropical Landing Pop Songs At Looperman.com DISCLAIMER: The information contained in Bambu Care LLC’s website, blog, emails, programs, services and/or products is for educational and informational purposes only. While we draw on our prior professional expertise and background in other areas, you acknowledge that we are supporting you in our role exclusively as a Dementia Care Consultant. By participating in Bambu Care, LLC’s website, blog, emails, programs, services and/or products, you acknowledge that we are not a licensed psychologist, professional counselor, or medical doctor. We in no way, diagnose, treat, or cure any illnesses or diseases. Dementia Care Consulting is in no way to be construed or substituted as psychological counseling or any other type of therapy or medical advice. The information provided by Bambu Care, LLC also does not constitute legal or financial advice nor is intended to be. Dementia Care Consulting is not a substitute for the services of a CPA or attorney.