Part 1: Working Together with Your Memory Care Staff

Send us Fan MailAmy House, C.D.P. guides care partners in understanding how dementia affects the brain. This podcast has recorded questions from listeners.  Each episode, Amy unpacks their questions and helps you learn to “think dementia.” This leads to better quality of life, improved relationships and empowered care partners.  Be part of a connected community by learning from each other’s questions. NEW Think Dementia Support Page- choose a one time or monthly payment to support Amy's efforts to continue to provide education about dementia.https://www.buzzsprout.com/2170330/supporters/newIn this episode, Amy has created a podcast version of her recent presentation at the University of Minnesota's Caring for People with Memory Loss Conference- "Working Together with Your Memory Care Staff."  This first part discusses what you should expect in a Memory Care for your loved one in 4 areas: Engagement, Safety, Care and Care for the FamilyPart 2 will be discussing how your role changes as a care partner when your loved one is living in a Memory Care and the emotions you may face.Part 3 will be discussing how to bring forth concerns with your Memory Care provider to ensure the best care for your loved one and a relationship built on trust.To record a question for the podcast go to www.think-dementia.com Amy House is a Certified Dementia Practitioner, Licensed Assisted Living Director and PAC Trainer who is recognized in the Twin Cities as a leader in dementia care and education. Amy's personal support, public speaking and professional training has touched the lives of thousands of people living with dementia over the past 10 years. Amy is also a support group facilitator for the Alzheimer's Association and the Executive Director of Reflections (dementia care) for SilverCrest Properties. To find a support group with the Alzheimer's Association go to: www.alz.org and enter "support group" in the finder for your local chapter.Rocketball is an engaging table game for all ages.  This game can be a way to bring the family together and let the person living with dementia really shine, providing cognitive stimulation, value, coordination and hand strengthening.  Use the code THINK10 at www.rocketball.fun for 10% of your order for your home, community center or Memory Care and support the Think Dementia podcast.Support the show