Peace With Dementia Podcast

Dr. Beth Arredondo joins Matt to discuss the benefits of seeing the doctor when you have cognitive concerns. Show notes: https://goo.gl/VEAKzd

Elder abuse is all too common, especial with dementia. From scams by strangers to schemes of family members, Jay Bulot sits down with Matt to discuss. Visit the show notes: https://goo.gl/bMNoVD

Robert Bowles has a uplifting perspective to share as someone living with Lewy Body Dementia. Show notes: https://goo.gl/kjbtoA

Matt and Ochsner Health System's Dr. Susan Nelson sit down to discuss the how & why of making your healthcare wishes known. Show notes for links/resources: https://goo.gl/dtKFy9

Matt visits with Brian LeBlanc, an advocate living with dementia, to discuss how Brian is creating peace with dementia around the country and beyond. Show notes: https://goo.gl/xpK2nW

Matt previews episodes 6-10 without spoilers! See individual episodes for the show notes. Copy/paste https://goo.gl/c1VZvk

Matt reviews a research study by Dr. Gennip of the Netherlands and offers a worksheet for maintaining dignity. Show notes: copy/paste https://goo.gl/NPj14Q

Matt discusses Dr. Pauline Boss' construct of Ambiguous Loss of Dementia Care Partners. Visit rhe show notes for links and videos: https://goo.gl/P8xzA3

Matt reads some excerpts from "A View from Within: Living with Early Onset Alzheimer's" written by Dr. Thaddeus Raushi in 2001. At age 57, Dr. Raushi was diagnosed with probable Alzheimer's Disease. Show notes can be found here...https://goo.gl/ZLRwE8

Matt reviews a qualitative research study that discusses 10 positive themes in dementia caregiving. Show Notes: https://goo.gl/U58Fni

Matt gets us started on finding meaningful activites with the Farrington Leisure Interest Inventory. Show Notes: https://goo.gl/yzKcBR

Matt previews episodes 1-5 without spoilers! See individual episodes for the show notes.

Show Notes: https://goo.gl/Co8Hv7 . Matt discusses Dr. Linda Gerdner's evidence-based protocol for utilizing individualized music to prevent or soothe agitation. This is something that care partners can start using today- no experience required! www.PeaceWithDementia.com/music and visit the show notes at https://goo.gl/Co8Hv7

Show Notes: https://goo.gl/YZNzVq . Matt discusses 5 evidence-based dementia care recommendations to discuss with your doctor. Use these to be an empowered advocate and consumer.

We discuss the benefits of support groups, why some care partners do not attend, what to look for in a group, and how to find a group in your area. Show notes: https://goo.gl/hMfGez

Matt Estrade welcomes Dr. Chris Johnson from Texas State University to discuss dementia personhood, a Trip Back in Time, and exciting research on the horizon. Visit the Show notes: https://goo.gl/xCeWvA

Many friends, and sometimes family, scatter when dementia is suspected. Learn why it is important to stay close if you someone who has scattered, or why to try and get back those who have left you. Show notes can be found by clicking on or pasting this link... https://goo.gl/b88iGy.