Think Dementia

Amy takes some time to tell you more about moderate dementia using the Living Gems with a focus on Emeralds, the second 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 www.think-dementia.com/videos Part 1 Understanding the Stages of Dementia:  Teepa Snow's Living Gems: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2170330/episodes/18966944Part 2 Understanding the Stages of Dementia:  Teepa Snow's Living Gems https://www.buzzsprout.com/2170330/episodes/19042853Support the showSupport the show

Amy takes some time to tell you more about early dementia using the Living Gems with a focus on Diamonds, the first stage of dementia.    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 www.think-dementia.com/videos Part 1 Understanding the Stages of Dementia:  Teepa Snow's Living Gems: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2170330/episodes/18966944Part 2 Understanding the Stages of Dementia:  Teepa Snow's Living Gems https://www.buzzsprout.com/2170330/episodes/19042853Support the show

Would you like an easy and respectful way to know what stage of dementia someone is in and what works best for them at that stage?   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.  This second of two episodes is a recording of a webinar Amy did for Tembo Health and covers the last three of six gems. 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 www.think-dementia.com/videos Support the showSupport the show

Would you like an easy and respectful way to know what stage of dementia someone is in and what works best for them at that stage?   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.  This first of two episodes is a recording of a webinar Amy did for Tembo Health and covers the first three of six gems. 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 www.think-dementia.com/videos Support the show

A senior living resident in Assisted Living asks Amy what happens if you run out of money?  How does the government help those that can't pay privately for care?  Amy discusses some of the benefits available in the U.S. for those that need care, the requirements in most states and general information on how it works.  Contact your state or county for specific guidelines that vary by state for Medicaid eligibility.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.comMedicaid.gov Medicaid Eligibilty Overview of Medicaid Services- MN https://www.house.mn.gov/hrd/pubs/ss/sshcbswv.pdf#:~:text=Elderly%20Waiver.%20This%20waiver%20is%20for%20people,certain%20federal%20Medicaid%20rules%20governing%20institutional%20care https://www.browncountymn.gov/DocumentCenter/View/189/Elderly-Waiver-services-in-assisted-living-What-you-need-to-know-PDF Support the show

A spouse asks Amy if hearing loss always leads to dementia.  Amy provides information on the connection between hearing loss and the risk of getting dementia and shares one man’s view of having hearing aides. 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 Chooseing over the counter hearing aids MN Deaf and Hard of Hearing: Age Related Hearing Loss Support the show

Why is my father hesitating when going down the stairs?  Something seems to be different and Amy explains why stairs can be challenging for someone living with dementia and some ways to make stairs in your home safe before there is a fall.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 Support the show

Is a caregiver to a spouse or partner living with dementia being "stubborn" about having any help with their caregiving?  Are they expecting too much from their loved one living with dementia?  Amy discusses when sometimes the caregiver themselves is having some cognitive changes and no one has looked very closely at it and instead just labeled them as "stubborn."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 Support the show

A listener has been told to stay away from the Memory Care for a few weeks after her husband moves in.  Should she visit the Memory Care during the move?  Amy shares her thoughts and experiences as a former Director of Memory Care that has assisted families with many, many moves.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.tembo.health Video of Working Together with Your Residential Care Staff at the University of Minnesota’s Caring for Someone with Memory Loss conference can be found at www.think-dementia.com/videos Think Dementia podcast three episodes of Working Together with Your Memory Care Staff available: Part 1 Part 2    Part 3 Think Dementia episode: A Graceful Exit  and Afterthoughts with Amy: A Graceful Exit Support the show

A family member is disappointed that their loved one living in Memory Care isn’t completely dressed when they arrive.  Amy gives you some ideas on what might be happening behind the scenes and how to Think Dementia with changes to someone’s abilities as dementia progresses 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.tembo.health Video of Working Together with Your Residential Care Staff at the University of Minnesota’s Caring for Someone with Memory Loss conference can be found at www.think-dementia.com/videos Think Dementia podcast three episodes of Working Together with Your Memory Care Staff available: Part 1 Part 2  Part 3 www.teepasnow.com Support the show

What should you consider when thinking about heart surgery for a loved one living with dementia?  How does heart surgery affect their cognition and will there be a decline after the surgery?  Amy breaks down these questions and provides ideas on how to work with their doctor to meet their health needs.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 Demenita 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.comwww.tembo.health  https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/about-dementia/managing-the-risk-of-dementia/possible-risks-of-dementia/general-anaesthetic#:~:text=Some%20older%20people%20undergoing%20surgery,to%20a%20diagnosis%20of%20dementia. https://www.spandidos-publications.com/10.3892/mmr.2015.3424 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11327402/#:~:text=BBB%20Disruption,the%20degree%20of%20cognitive%20decline.&text=The%20mechanism%20behind%20this%20relationship,protein%20suggesting%20glial%20cell%20injury. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11742966/#:~:text=Moreover%2C%20overactivation%20of%20the%20renin,glucose%20hypometabolism%20(Figure%202).  https://synapse.patsnap.com/article/what-is-the-difference-between-apoptosis-and-necrosis? https://www.texashealth.org/areyouawellbeing/Heart-Health/Common-Heart-Conditions-Can-Contribute-to-Dementia-Risk#:~:text=ConditSupport the show

It's winter, the days are shorter, the sun goes down so early, what can you do to pass the time?  Here are some games to consider that might meet your loved one where they are at and be fun for the whole family.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 Demenita 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/resources  Support the show

Someone who finds Amy out on the street wants to know about vascular dementia and how to prevent this type of dementia for themself or a loved 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 Demenita 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/resources  www.tembo.health  https://www.heart.org/en/news/2024/02/02/dementia-risk-may-nearly-triple-in-first-year-after-a-stroke#:~:text=Over%20an%20average%20follow%2Dup,for%20those%20who%20had%20not. https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/news/story/study-details-brain-damage-triggered-by-mini-strokes https://www.anthemmemorycare.com/blog/healthy-heart-healthy-brain-what-you-need-to-know https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/about-dementia/types-dementia/what-is-mixed-dementia#:~:text='Mixed%20dementia'%20is%20a%20condition,of%20dementia%20that%20they%20have. https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/neuroscience/subcortex https://www.heart.org/en/news/2024/02/02/dementia-risk-may-nearly-triple-in-first-year-after-a-stroke#:~:text=Over%20an%20average%20follow%2Dup,for%20those%20who%20had%20not. https://www.cdc.gov/stroke/signs-symptoms/index.html#:~:text=F%E2%80%94Face:%20Ask%20the%20person,way%20to%20the%20emergency%20room.Support the show

Many people think that Medicare will provide the care someone living with dementia needs as they progress.  Amy reviews what Medicare does and does not cover in this episode to help you plan. 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 Demenita 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/resources  www.tembo.health  Think Dementia Episode 85 Understanding End of Life and Hospice https://www.buzzsprout.com/2170330/episodes/17251599 https://www.medicare.gov/basics/get-started-with-medicare/medicare-basics/parts-of-medicare  https://www.cms.gov/priorities/innovation/innovation-models/guide  Support the show

Rethink Dementia episodes are re-released archived episodes for you to enjoy and listen again as you now know how to Think Dementia.  Amy has been hearing about the stomach flu (norovirus) around the country- how does this spread to fast and how can you support someone living with dementia?  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 Demenita 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/resources  www.tembo.health  Cleaning lists: https://www.nifa.usda.gov/sites/default/files/resource/Norovirus-Cleaning-Tips.pdf?fbclid=IwAR3jkHdEhiY1c-uhXS2O9TdyeDvxudlpiJ6jeSXuoSA5fHXuGyU49YDKTCk  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2168587/  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5709813/#R29  https://www.cdc.gov/norovirus/communication-resources/facts-for-food-workers.html  https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering-care/public-health/what-doctors-wish-patients-knew-about-contagious-norovirus  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC123876/ Support the show

A listener’s mother living with dementia recently had a pet pass away. Should she get her a new one?  Amy discusses the pros and cons of pet ownership as someone’s dementia advances and how there are other methods that might provide the same joy as having a pet without extra responsibilities.   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 Demenita 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 https://candocanines.org/ https://joyforall.com/products/companion-pet-pup?srsltid=AfmBOorak95-ABFstGKidjIA8oogubxWvPJwyChDplQCBFhwhv9os7_W  https://www.therapydogs.com/https://mardiecaldwell.com/how-to-hack-into-your-brains-happiness-chemicals/   Support the show

Is there are risk for getting dementia after a head injury?  Amy answers a question about how a head injury can increase the risk of dementia decades or years later.  She reviews the differences between a concussion, mild, moderate and severe traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and how damage to the brain tissue can spread.  Amy also talks about Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) as captured in documentaries and movies like Killer Inside: The Mind of Aaron Hernandez and Concussion, based on a true story starring Will Smith as Dr. Bennett Omalu, a forensic neuropathologist. 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 Demenita 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.tembo.health  www.alz.org www.teepasnow.com  https://www.ucsf.edu/news/2018/05/410361/dementia-risk-doubles-following-concussion-ucsf-study-shows https://www.thejcn.com/Synapse/Data/PDFData/0145JCN/jcn-21-265.pdf https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3716376/ https://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/how-does-traumatic-brain-injury-progress-alzheimers-disease https://medicine.uky.edu/centers/sbcoa/traumatic-brain-injury-tbi-and-risk-dementia https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3322364/ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11475228/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_killer%2520inside%2520aa  Support the show

Caregiving can be very stressful and lonely, it can be hard to know where to begin in managing your stress.   In this episode Amy gives you some ideas on what you could delegate to those that want to help as well as the feelings and symptoms of caregiver burnout and how to handle that if you are experiencing it as a caregiver. 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 Demenita 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.tembo.health www.alz.org   www.teepasnow.com    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9225-caregiver-burnout  Support the show

Caregiving can be very stressful and many people around you may not realize the challenges of a lengthy caregiving journey like Alzheimer's or other types of dementia.  In this episode Amy discusses the barriers to letting someone else care for your loved one, whether paid or unpaid, some caregivers feel it is more stressful.  Here are some ideas on how to reduce that stress as well as some ideas on what you can delegate to others.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.  Amy House records and produces 100% of this podcast and currently does not have sponsors to pay her for her time.  Please consider supporting the Think Dementia podcast with a one time or monthly donation at  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2170330/supporters/new Rate us on Google Businesses: https://g.page/r/Cdomom9qFlC6EAI/review 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 a Care Navigator for Tembo Health with the Medicare GUIDE dementia program. www.think-dementia.com www.tembo.health www.alz.org   www.teepasnow.com    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9225-caregiver-burnout   Support the show

Caregiving can be very stressful and many people around you may not realize the challenges of a lengthy caregiving journey like Alzheimer's or other types of dementia.  In this episode Amy discusses why caregiving with dementia is so different than other types of caregiving and what makes it so challenging. 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.  Amy House records and produces 100% of this podcast and currently does not have sponsors to pay her for her time.  Please consider supporting the Think Dementia podcast with a one time or monthly donation at  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2170330/supporters/new Rate us on Google Businesses: https://g.page/r/Cdomom9qFlC6EAI/review 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 a Care Navigator for Tembo Health with the Medicare GUIDE dementia program. www.think-dementia.com www.tembo.health www.alz.org   www.teepasnow.com    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9225-caregiver-burnout     Support the show

Hear from Amy House, how she found her calling, her experiences over the years and how Think Dementia came to be.   The podcast has just hit 10,000 downloads and this is the 100th episode so Amy shares what happens behind the scenes to get Think Dementia out there each week and appreciation for all the listeners who have helped the podcast grow.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.  Amy House records and produces 100% of this podcast and currently does not have sponsors to pay her for her time.  Please consider supporting the Think Dementia podcast with a one time or monthly donation at  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2170330/supporters/new Rate us on Google Businesses: https://g.page/r/Cdomom9qFlC6EAI/review 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 a Care Navigator for Tembo Health with the Medicare GUIDE dementia program. www.think-dementia.com City of Roseville MN: Roseville Alzheimer's and Dementia Community Action Team https://www.cityofroseville.com/2721/Alzheimers-DementiaDementia Friendly Airports Working Group https://www.dementiafriendlyairports.com/Support the show

Is your loved one living with dementia at risk for getting scammed?  In Part 2 of this series Amy continues the conversation about the kinds of scams that are out there, ideas to protect your loved one’s finances and great information that AARP provides. 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.  Amy House records and produces 100% of this podcast and currently does not have sponsors to pay her for her time.  Please consider supporting the Think Dementia podcast with a one time or monthly donation at  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2170330/supporters/new Rate us on Google Businesses: https://g.page/r/Cdomom9qFlC6EAI/review 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 a Care Navigator for Tembo Health with the Medicare GUIDE dementia program. www.think-dementia.com https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/helpline.html?cmp=KNC-DSM-FRAUD-TextAds-1037-GOOGNB-FRAUD-HELPLINE-BMM-DESKTOP-NonBrand&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=12138172264&gbraid=0AAAAABqr32PLj1PLVqxVl2gK2is9ZTxuB&gclid=Cj0KCQjw8p7GBhCjARIsAEhghZ1diqfX8uEQv04vLTwpgkEo9AKv71TBFR6arqnJgmFqEche0LjBrL4aAnMZEALw_wcB Support the show

Is your loved one living with dementia at risk for getting scammed?  In Part 1 of this series Amy tells you about some kinds of scams that are out there and how AARP can help. 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.  Amy House records and produces 100% of this podcast and currently does not have sponsors to pay her for her time.  Please consider supporting the Think Dementia podcast with a one time or monthly donation at  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2170330/supporters/new Rate us on Google Businesses: https://g.page/r/Cdomom9qFlC6EAI/review 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 a Care Navigator for Tembo Health with the Medicare GUIDE dementia program. www.think-dementia.com https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/helpline.html?cmp=KNC-DSM-FRAUD-TextAds-1037-GOOGNB-FRAUD-HELPLINE-BMM-DESKTOP-NonBrand&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=12138172264&gbraid=0AAAAABqr32PLj1PLVqxVl2gK2is9ZTxuB&gclid=Cj0KCQjw8p7GBhCjARIsAEhghZ1diqfX8uEQv04vLTwpgkEo9AKv71TBFR6arqnJgmFqEche0LjBrL4aAnMZEALw_wcB Support the show

Amy celebrates caregivers that have great ideas and share them to inspire you. 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.  Amy House records and produces 100% of this podcast and currently does not have sponsors to pay her for her time.  Please consider supporting the Think Dementia podcast with a one time or monthly donation at  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2170330/supporters/new Rate us on Google Businesses: https://g.page/r/Cdomom9qFlC6EAI/review 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 a Care Navigator for Tembo Health with the Medicare GUIDE dementia program. www.think-dementia.com Support the show

A family member contacts Amy to find out how they should approach decisions that have already been made, but forgotten, by their loved one living with dementia.  They are having outbursts of anger and feeling excluded and the family wants some ideas on how to Think Dementia.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.  Amy House records and produces 100% of this podcast and currently does not have sponsors to pay her for her time.  Please consider supporting the Think Dementia podcast with a one time or monthly donation at  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2170330/supporters/new Rate us on Google Businesses: https://g.page/r/Cdomom9qFlC6EAI/review 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 a Care Navigator for Tembo Health with the Medicare GUIDE dementia program. www.think-dementia.com Support the show

Did you know that dementia can affect someone's vision?  Even if their eyes seem okay, someone living with dementia may experience vision changes that lead to confusion, isolation, and challenges with cares.  Over a decade ago, Teepa Snow trained Amy House in how dementia changes the brain and this information was a game changer in how Amy communicates and solves challenges with people living with dementia.  Amy gives some examples of what she has seen over the years.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.  Amy House records and produces 100% of this podcast and currently does not have sponsors to pay her for her time.  Please consider supporting the Think Dementia podcast with a one time or monthly donation at  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2170330/supporters/new Rate us on Google Businesses: https://g.page/r/Cdomom9qFlC6EAI/review 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 a Care Navigator for Tembo Health with the Medicare GUIDE dementia program. www.think-dementia.com www.teepasnow.comSupport the show

Amy talks about how to set someone living with dementia up for success who may be struggling with the ability to self-start.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.  Amy House records and produces 100% of this podcast and currently does not have sponsors to pay her for her time.  Please consider supporting the Think Dementia podcast with a one time or monthly donation at  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2170330/supporters/new  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 a Care Navigator for Tembo Health with the Medicare GUIDE dementia program. www.think-dementia.com www.teepasnow.comSupport the show

Someone is having a delusion, or maybe it is confusion?  How can a care partner “go with the flow” when something isn’t true or the person is traveling into the past?  Amy gives you some simple tips on how to respond to these situations. 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.  Amy House records and produces 100% of this podcast and currently does not have sponsors to pay her for her time.  Please consider supporting the Think Dementia podcast with a one time or monthly donation at  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2170330/supporters/new  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 a Care Navigator for Tembo Health with the Medicare GUIDE dementia program. www.think-dementia.com Support the show

Amy talks about why someone may be having some challenges with evening bathroom cares and some ideas to try.  Amy also shares thoughts about how traumatic caregiving can be when your loved one is distressed or not themselves.  It is hard to forget those moments even years after caregiving. 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.  Amy House records and produces 100% of this podcast and currently does not have sponsors to pay her for her time.  Please consider supporting the Think Dementia podcast with a one time or monthly donation at  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2170330/supporters/new  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 a Care Navigator for Tembo Health with the Medicare GUIDE dementia program. www.think-dementia.com https://leighherrick.com/dementia-notes-for-caregivers/blog/7532958/post-traumatic-caregiving www.teepasnow.com Support the show

A guest at a health fair asks Amy if there is more dementia in the world today compared to years ago and Amy has some fascinating information to share. 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.  Amy House records and produces 100% of this podcast on her own, in her free time, to help others.  Please consider supporting the Think Dementia podcast with a one time or monthly donation at  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2170330/supporters/new  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 a Care Navigator for Tembo Health with the Medicare GUIDE dementia program. www.think-dementia.com https://www.alzint.org/about/dementia-facts-figures/dementia-statistics/#:~:text=Numbers%20of%20people%20with%20dementia,will%20be%20in%20developing%20countries. https://hsph.harvard.edu/news/dementia-incidence-declined-every-decade-for-past-thirty-years/ https://www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/facts-figures https://www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/news/worldwide-dementia-cases-to-triple-by-2050-to-over-150-million/#:~:text=Population%20growth%20and%20ageing%20fuelling,a%20reduction%20of%206.2%20million.  Support the show

Learn to Think Dementia and what is happening in a stage of the disease where someone likes to take objects even when they do not belong to them. A listener asks if a Memory Care can require the family to provide supervision during awake hours for their friend living with dementia that is taking things out of other resident’s rooms.  Amy lends her experience as a former Director of Memory Care and explains Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach to Care Senior Gem’s and the “Amber” stage and why someone may be taking items and moving them around the Memory Care. 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.  Amy House records and produces 100% of this podcast on her own, in her free time, to help others.  Please consider supporting the Think Dementia podcast with a one time or monthly donation at  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2170330/supporters/new  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 a Care Navigator for Tembo Health with the Medicare GUIDE dementia program. www.think-dementia.com www.teepasnow.com https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/kleptomania/symptoms-causes/syc-20364732 Support the show

Amy House provides information on types of dementia that are genetic, what the APOE4 carrier gene is about and what you can and cannot modify in your life that increases your risk for developing dementia. 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.  Amy House records and produces 100% of this podcast on her own, in her free time, to help others. To support the Think Dementia podcast go to www.buymeacoffee.com/ThinkDementia  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 a Care Navigator for Tembo Health with the Medicare GUIDE dementia program. www.think-dementia.com  University of MN Caregiving for People with Memory Loss Conference 2025 recording of Dr. Cai https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Fd_QdbGK2HkTglppJUTYhtQwDBGBQB22 Handouts: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1JMPvP2_F7aZVPdYQCBWb8DXNRudPur2k Ohio State University: www.wexnermedical.osu.edu Cleveland Clinic: www.healthybrains.org The Aging Brain- Roy D. Steinberg, PhD Geriatric Psychologist www.caregivingforcaregivers.com Alzheimer’s and Dementia Weekly www.alzheimersweekly.com Pacific Neurology Center www.pacificneuroscienceinstitute.org www.teepasnow.com Harvard Medical School www.health.harvard.edu Support the show

Amy has a question about Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus and a person's prognosis.   This timely questions sheds light on a cause of dementia that can be reversible and has recently been in the headlines as Billy Joel, musician, releases that he has been receiving treatment for NPH. 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.  Amy House records and produces 100% of this podcast on her own, in her free time, to help others. To support the Think Dementia podcast go to www.buymeacoffee.com/ThinkDementia  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 a Care Navigator for Tembo Health with the Medicare GUIDE dementia program. www.think-dementia.com https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/15849-normal-pressure-hydrocephalus-nph https://www.pacehospital.com/hydrocephalus-causes-types-symptoms-treatment-complications https://knowmedge.com/blog/medical-mnemonics-normal-pressure-hydrocephalus/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4168357/ https://www.hydroassoc.org/nph-and-comorbidities/ https://neupsykey.com/motor-system/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17290183/ https://www.today.com/health/disease/normal-pressure-hydrocephalus-symptoms-billy-joel-rcna208787 Support the show

In this episode, Amy answers a question from a listener about if she really needs to take her grandmother to specialty appointments if she isn't going to participate and this leads to a discussion about considering why you are going to all these appointments as a busy caregiver and how it might be easier to do things differently.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.  Amy House records and produces 100% of this podcast on her own, in her free time, to help others. To support the Think Dementia podcast go to www.buymeacoffee.com/ThinkDementia  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 a Care Navigator for Tembo Health with the Medicare GUIDE dementia program. www.think-dementia.com Support the show

Amy shares some creative ideas to help people living with dementia and their caregivers that she has heard from caregivers over the years or some of her own that have been more unique.  Hopefully this will inspire you to think outside the box!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.  Amy House records and produces 100% of this podcast on her own, in her free time, to help others. To support the Think Dementia podcast go to www.buymeacoffee.com/ThinkDementia  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 a Care Navigator for Tembo Health with the Medicare GUIDE dementia program. www.think-dementia.com Support the show

Whether your loved one living with dementia is nearing the end of the journey or you have not thought about what dying with dementia is like, listen to this episode to learn what happens to the brain and body during the last stages of dementia, what hospice is, the benefits of hospice, the misconceptions and when it is time to consider hospice.  This is going to be hard but Amy will do her best to prepare you so that you can focus on your loved one. www.think-dementia.com www.tembo.health www.alz.org www.teepasnow.comhttps://www.alzinfo.org/understand-alzheimers/clinical-stages-of-alzheimers/ https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00455-019-10072-3www.lbda.orghttps://www.thesun.ie/news/4719522/husband-shares-heartbreaking-pics-revealing-how-dementia-has-left-wife-unable-to-walk-talk-or-eat-at-just-56/ www.compassionandchoices.org www.memorymoves.comhttps://www.neurology.columbia.edu/news/understanding-how-dementia-causes-death-0Support the show

A granddaughter contacts Amy for advice on how to get her grandmother to stop picking her scalp.  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.  Amy House records and produces 100% of this podcast on her own, in her free time, to help others. To support the Think Dementia podcast go to www.buymeacoffee.com/ThinkDementia  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 a Care Navigator for Tembo Health with the free Medicare GUIDE dementia program. www.think-dementia.comwww.teepasnow.comSupport the show

Amy House helps you Think Dementia when it comes to fun in the sun and hot weather so you know how to keep someone living with dementia safe this summer.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.  Amy House records and produces 100% of this podcast on her own, in her free time, to help others. To support the Think Dementia podcast go to www.buymeacoffee.com/ThinkDementia  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 a Care Navigator for Tembo Health with the Medicare GUIDE dementia program. www.think-dementia.comhttps://www.alzheimers.org.uk/blog/how-support-somebody-living-dementia-hot-weatherhttps://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/heat-stroke/symptoms-causes/syc-20353581www.teepasnow.comSupport the show

This is a follow up episode to Should we go to the cabin? where Amy offers additional ideas to make a successful trip away from the Memory Care to the cabin for a man and his family.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.  Amy House records and produces 100% of this podcast on her own, in her free time, to help others. To support the Think Dementia podcast go to www.buymeacoffee.com/ThinkDementia  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 a Care Navigator for Tembo Health with the Medicare GUIDE dementia program. www.think-dementia.com www.teepasnow.comSupport the show

Amy's friend asks if he should bring his father to the summer cabin this year after living in Memory Care for a while.  Amy talks about how this could go and ways to be successful when going somewhere familiar or unfamiliar for the day or overnight.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.  Amy House records and produces 100% of this podcast on her own, in her free time, to help others. To support the Think Dementia podcast go to www.buymeacoffee.com/ThinkDementia  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 a Care Navigator for Tembo Health with the Medicare GUIDE dementia program. www.think-dementia.com Support the show

Amy continues the discussion about sex and consenting with dementia and what can happen if someone cannot consent.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.  Amy House records and produces 100% of this podcast on her own, in her free time, to help others. To support the Think Dementia podcast go to www.buymeacoffee.com/ThinkDementia  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 a Care Navigator for Tembo Health with the Medicare GUIDE dementia program. www.think-dementia.com https://mncasa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Sexual-Consent-Law-One-Pager-1.pdf https://journalofethics.ama-assn.org/article/ethics-and-intimate-sexual-activity-long-term-care/2017-07 https://www.health.state.mn.us/facilities/regulation/nursinghomes/training.html https://www.apa.org/pi/aging/programs/assessment/capacity-psychologist-handbook.pdf https://mn.gov/ooltc/assets/Elder%20Sexual%20Abuse%20in%20Care%20Facilities%20Participant%20Manual%20V2_tcm1168-538763.pdf   Support the show

Amy discusses common sexual situations that may present when someone is living with dementia and their ability to consent to sexual contact and sexual acts. 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.  Amy House records and produces 100% of this podcast on her own, in her free time, to help others. To support the Think Dementia podcast go to www.buymeacoffee.com/ThinkDementia  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 a Care Navigator for Tembo Health with the Medicare GUIDE dementia program. www.think-dementia.com https://mncasa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Sexual-Consent-Law-One-Pager-1.pdf https://journalofethics.ama-assn.org/article/ethics-and-intimate-sexual-activity-long-term-care/2017-07 https://www.health.state.mn.us/facilities/regulation/nursinghomes/training.html https://www.apa.org/pi/aging/programs/assessment/capacity-psychologist-handbook.pdf https://mn.gov/ooltc/assets/Elder%20Sexual%20Abuse%20in%20Care%20Facilities%20Participant%20Manual%20V2_tcm1168-538763.pdf  Support the show

In this follow up episode to #76 on Late Stage Dementia, Amy House, C.D.P.  gives some more information regarding tools and resources that can help with the physical demands of caregiving for someone in the last stages of dementia.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.  Amy House records and produces 100% of this podcast on her own, in her free time, to help others. To support the Think Dementia podcast go to www.buymeacoffee.com/ThinkDementia  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 a Care Navigator for Tembo Health with the Medicare GUIDE dementia program. www.think-dementia.comwww.benefits.va.govSupport the show

A husband asks how he can learn to reminisce with his wife on the go such as in the car, while in the waiting room at an appointment or out running errands to keep her mind occupied during downtime. 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.  Amy House records and produces 100% of this podcast on her own, in her free time, to help others. To support the Think Dementia podcast go to www.buymeacoffee.com/ThinkDementia  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 a Care Navigator for Tembo Health with the Medicare GUIDE dementia program.  www.think-dementia.com www.teepasnow.comhttps://kin-keepers.com/there-are-6-types-of-reminiscing-but-only-3-are-good-for-you/ https://www.goldencarers.com/how-to-structure-reminiscing-sessions-for-seniors/3184 https://completecarestrategies.com/reminiscing/ Support the show

This episode is a podcast version of a Tembo Health Share and Care Webinar that Amy House did in 2025 helping caregivers understand what happens to the brain and body and what care someone will need in the later stages of their dementia.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.  Amy House records and produces 100% of this podcast on her own, in her free time, to help others. To support the Think Dementia podcast go to www.buymeacoffee.com/ThinkDementia  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 a Care Navigator for Tembo Health with the Medicare GUIDE dementia program. www.think-dementia.com    www.tembo.health   www.alz.org   www.teepasnow.com   https://www.alzinfo.org/understand-alzheimers/clinical-stages-of-alzheimers/  www.lbda.org  www.compassionandchoices.orgSupport the show

Joe from Louisville, Kentucky asks Amy if a person who has dementia loses their sense of humor or if it remains unchanged.   Amy tells some heartwarming stories of celebrating humor with a disease where it can be hard to find moments to chuckle. 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.  Amy House records and produces 100% of this podcast on her own, in her free time, to help others. To support the Think Dementia podcast go to www.buymeacoffee.com/ThinkDementia  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 a Care Navigator for Tembo Health with the Medicare GUIDE dementia program.  www.think-dementia.com https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4820649/ www.teepasnow.com Support the show

While someone is enrolling their loved one living with dementia into the hospice program they sometimes wonder, “do I really need a hospital bed?”  Amy breaks down some good reasons to consider having a hospital bed for both the hospice patient and for the caregivers. 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.  Amy House records and produces 100% of this podcast on her own, in her free time, to help others. To support the Think Dementia podcast go to www.buymeacoffee.com/ThinkDementia  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 a Care Navigator for Tembo Health with the Medicare GUIDE dementia program.  www.think-dementia.com https://www.cpsc.gov/Safety-Education/Safety-Education-Centers/Adult-Portable-Bed-Rails#:~:text=There%20are%20risks%20involved%20in,standard's%20performance%20and%20testing%20requirements. Support the show

In this Afterthoughts with Amy episode, Amy discusses what to do if your loved one is not letting the in-home care attendant into the home.  This is a follow up to a previous episode where someone is wondering how to talk to their mother about 24/7 in-home care.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.  Amy House records and produces 100% of this podcast on her own, in her free time, to help others. To support the Think Dementia podcast go to www.buymeacoffee.com/ThinkDementia  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 a Care Navigator for Tembo Health with the Medicare GUIDE dementia program.  www.think-dementia.com www.teepasnow.com Support the show

A listener asks Amy for some tips on how to talk to their mother about having in-home care in the house 24/7.   Amy gives the family some ideas on how to approach this subject in a compassionate and understanding way.   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.  Amy House records and produces 100% of this podcast on her own, in her free time, to help others. To support the Think Dementia podcast go to www.buymeacoffee.com/ThinkDementia  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 a Care Navigator for Tembo Health with the Medicare GUIDE dementia program.  www.think-dementia.com www.teepasnow.com Support the show

In this episode, two caregivers reveal the stresses they are under with other family members giving their opinions.  One has a mother in law in Memory Care and feels criticized.  The other is caring full time for her mother at home and knows her family means well but the unsolicited advice is adding to her caregiver stress.  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.  Amy House records and produces 100% of this podcast on her own, in her free time, to help others. To support the Think Dementia podcast go to www.buymeacoffee.com/ThinkDementia  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 a Care Navigator for Tembo Health with the Medicare GUIDE dementia program. www.alz.org www.think-dementia.com https://www.dementiauk.org/ Support the show