#058: Are You (Accidentally) Making Things Worse?

The Alzheimer’s Podcast:
Navigating Rough Terrain with the Dementia Sherpa

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Hello, and welcome to episode 58 of The Alzheimer’s Podcast – Your #1 source for practical tips and insights..

I’m Mike Good of Together in This.

Thank you for joining me for another podcast where my goal is always to empower you and your family to maintain a positive experience, reduce and eliminate the need for medications, and make your time together with those you care for, the best it can be.

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Show Notes:

Everyday, worldwide, 27,000 new families are thrust into the role of caring for someone living with dementia.

Families such as yours – who want to do the best for their loved one but have no training or experience caring for an individual with cognitive challenges.

In an attempt to make things better, while balancing caregiving with already busy lives, it’s easy to actually make the situation worse without even realizing it.

Today Christy Turner, The Dementia Sherpa, will discuss how you can turn this around so that your time together with your loved one is more pleasurable.

In case you’re new, Christy Turner, the Dementia Sherpa, is a regular guest here on The Alzheimer’s Podcast.

She is a Certified Dementia Practitioner, Certified Dementia Care Unit Manager, and Cognitive Stimulation Instructor. She has run award-winning memory care communities in assisted living and skilled nursing levels of care.

Using her 17 years of experience in working with over 1,200 people living with dementia and their families, she’s developed a system that helps families move from crisis management to confidence.

If you enjoy the episode and/or have questions, please leave a comment below.

• TinT resources:
  • Episode 28: How to Use Addition Before Subtraction for Better Dementia Care
  • 10 Ways to Help Yourself When You Feel Caregiving Burnout
  • A Daughter Shares Her Strategy for Managing Caregiver Guilt

• Christy’s resources:
  • Are You (Accidentally) Making Things Worse? 
  • What’s “Normal” with Dementia?

• Christy’s articles on TinT:
  • 10 Dementia Care Tips to Prevent Early Evening Behavior Changes
  • 10 Tips to Help You Cope with Dementia-related Sundowning
  • Shadowing: 5 Expert Tips and Advice to Help You Cope

Please feel free to ask questions or leave a comment below: