189 | What to Do When Someone with Dementia Overfeeds a Pet

In this original What the Dementia episode, we will discuss what to do when a partner living with dementia repeatedly overfeeds the family pet or gives them foods that may not be safe. We’ll share practical strategies that help protect your pet while preserving your partner’s sense of purpose, independence, and involvement in caring for a pet.This episode will cover:— Why overfeeding pets can happen in dementia— Gentle ways to support safer pet care routines— How to redirect without causing frustration or conflict— A bonus activity for people who enjoy feeding their petsMENTIONED IN EPISODE | Newsletter | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://letsbambu.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PetLibro Automatic Feeder | https://amzn.to/447LM6NCONNECT, 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.