Keeping Active At Home with Jodi Kolada

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the Ask Dr. Mia podcast, Dr. Mia speaks with Jodi Colada, a director of caregiver outreach, about engaging activities for family caregivers of loved ones living with dementia. They discuss the challenges caregivers face in getting their loved ones to participate in activities, the importance of creating a supportive environment, and various creative expressions that can foster connection. Jodi shares practical tips, resources, and tools to help caregivers engage their loved ones meaningfully, emphasizing the value of participation and the joy of shared experiences.Chapters00:00 Engaging Activities for Dementia Caregivers00:17 Introduction to Jody Kalata and Her Expertise00:45 Connecting with the Audience01:00 Engaging Activities for Dementia Caregivers11:13 Creative Expression Through Art and Music21:06 Practical Tools and Resources for CaregiversJodi Kolada is the Director of Caregiver Outreach and Non-Clinical Team Member Education with Well∙Spring Solutions. Jodi has a master’s degree in Gerontological Studies from Miami University of Ohio. She is a certified co-leader of Powerful Tools for Caregivers.  She is a certified instructor of the Dementia Dialogues Program from the Arnold School of Public Health at the University of South Carolina. She leads the agency’s efforts to successfully provide a combination of evidence-based programs, educational classes, retreats, and monthly support groups to family caregivers. She also presents to faith, civic and community organizations about caregiving issues.Below are some of Jodi's helpful resources;SITESwww.nationaldaycalendar.com – online database of holidays and celebrations – can spark great conversation and incudes activity ideaswww.backthenhistory.com – provide an email address to receive a daily message about the history of everyday objects - can spark great conversation and activity ideashttps://dementianc.org/helpsupport/music-memory-at-home/  Music & Memory is an evidence-based program which helps people living with dementia find joy and connection to life through musical favorites.  They help to develop a personalized playlist, and provide a Music & Memory at Home Kit, which includes a digital music player uploaded with the person’s favorite music, headphones, a Bluetooth speaker and written guides. Both the primary caregiver and the program listener (person with a dementia diagnosis in a home setting) must be in NC.https://www.goldencarers.com/activities - activity ideas & helpful resourceshttps://mariasplace.com/ - activity ideas Free APPSWord Search ColorfulFlower GardenJigsaw Puzzles RealMy Reef 3D Aquarium GAMES Shut the Box  -basic mathRory’s Story Cubes - storytellingSupport the showVideo on Ask Dr. Mia YouTube channelTranscripts on www.miayangmd.com. Transcripts are automatically generated and may contain minor inaccuracies. Email: [email protected] expressed are exclusive of Dr. Mia Yang and not reflective of her or guest speaker's employers or funders.