Precious Pearls

Send us Fan MailAmy takes some time to tell you more about last stage of dementia using the Living Gems with a focus on Pearls, the last stage of dementia in the Gems model.    Teepa Snow, Positive Approach to Care, created the gems to learn about each stage of the disease so that with the right care and the right setting, everyone gem can shine.  Amy covered the entire gems model in a webinar recording for Tembo Health and released those episodes with two podcast episodes (in the show note).  After that brief overview, Amy shares more information and experiences about the stages of dementia one by one.Amy 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.   Please consider supporting the Think Dementia podcast with a one-time or monthly donation at  Buzzsprout Support Link  Buzzsprout is the official podcast platform for Think Dementia and Amy pays to use this platform and distribute the podcast.   Rate us on Google Businesses: Think Dementia St. Paul MN on Google To record a question for the podcast go to www.think-dementia.com/podcast  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 a Care Navigator for Tembo Health with the Medicare GUIDE dementia program. Www.think-dementia.com www.teepasnow.com www.tembo.health Episodes recommended:Part 1 Understanding the Stages of Dementia:  Teepa Snow's Living GemsPart 2 Understanding the Stages of Dementia:  Teepa Snow's Living Gems End of Life and Hospice CareVideos:Webinar on End of Life and Hospice with Amy HouseSupport the show with a one time or monthly donation of $1-$3 to help Amy in continuing to create more education content with the Think Dementia podcastSupport the showSupport the show