Placement Decisions for People with Dementia and Alzheimer’s – Part 2

Deep dive into things you should look for in a facility when thinking about placing a love one for care.

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Placement Decisions for People with Dementia and Alzheimer’s – Part 1

Tom & Joel discuss things to consider when making a decision on placing a loved one in a caregiving facility.  They explore facility options, costs, and considerations to avoid transfer trauma. 

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A portion of this program has been sponsored by Joe at F1 For Help.  F1 For Help, for all your computer related issues in and around the North Idaho Region.

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Communication Strategies in Middle and Later Stages Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care – Part 2

Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias gradually diminish a person’s ability to communicate. Communication with a person afflicted with Alzheimer’s requires patience, understanding, and good listening skills. Many of the challenging behaviors associated with Alzheimer’s and other dementias come from the deteriorating brain and communication issues caused by that deterioration.  Today our Podcast will focus on the importance of using Communication Strategies in Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care.

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