Peace With Dementia Podcast

Matt visits with nurse and author Jan Dougherty for travel strategies when dementia impacts a family. Visit the Show notes: http://bit.ly/Ep_35_Travel

Are you wondering about what objective driving assessment is available to test your loved one's abilities? Sometimes it takes such an assessment to help him or her see their limitations. Join Matt and Larry as they discuss this option to driving retirement. Show notes: http://bit.ly/Ep_34_Driving

Matthew sits down with Lee Rand to discuss the ins & outs of the power of attorney legal instrument, using a handful of useful scenarios. Show notes: http://bit.ly/Ep_33_Attorney

This episode features a February 27, 2019 talk by Matt Estrade at the annual caregiver conference for Alzheimer's Services of the Capital Area regarding Benefits of Religion and Spirituality For Families Experiencing Dementia. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/Ep_32_ASCA

Matt chats with Ken Keene, Jr. of the The Journey with ToughKenaMan on YouTube and 2019 recipient of Dementia Society of America's Ginny Gives Grant to produce a music video. Show notes: http://bit.ly/PWDP_Ep_31

Matt chats with Michael Ellenbogen, an international advocate living with dementia about his mission to fight the stigma and assumptions of dementia, especially of what he can teach medical providers. Show Notes: http://bit.ly/30_CrushingStigma

What if you have a loved one in a facility as a storm is approaching? Listen to Matt and Amy discuss what you need to know before choosing a facility and what to expect as a hurricane threatens. Show Notes: http://bit.ly/29_Hurricane_Prep

Depending on storm conditions, it may be best to stay home, also known as 'sheltering in place.' If you have a loved one living with dementia, you will want to be prepared by listening to my conversation with nurse Amy Avery. Show Notes: http://bit.ly/28_Hurricane_Prep

It's certainly a challenge to evacuate for a hurricane. Imagine having to evacuate with a loved one living with dementia. Find some valuable tips as we interview Amy Avery on the top tips. Show Notes: http://bit.ly/PWDP_27_Hurricane_Prep

Matt sits down with Dr. John Sawyer of Ochsner Health System to discuss aspects of cognitive testing to detect what is going on with your brain. Show Notes: http://bit.ly/PWDP26

Matt welcomes a VERY special guest to share her experinces and advice as a former dementia care partner. Show notes: http://bit.ly/PWDP_Ep_25 . Epiosde brought to you by Trails End Popcorn www.trails-end.com (see notes).

Matt discusses the issues and opportunities after a loved one with dementia passes away. Show notes: https://goo.gl/SFvhpD

Dr. Brian Mizuki of Ochsner Health System's Brain Health and Cognitive Disorders Program joins Matt to discuss the many brain products that are marketed to families impacted by dementia. Show notes: https://goo.gl/osXSaF

Dr. Theresa Scott of the University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia discusses driving cessation and her latest research on driving and dementia. Show Notes: https://goo.gl/osXSaF

Matt introduces 'TimeSlips,' a creative storytelling activity for persons living with dementia. Show Notes: https://goo.gl/vd7wJ7

Matt discuss a obsessive reminiscence, when a person living with dementia constantly expresses the same memories to the dismay of themselves and others around them. This is based on 2008 article by William Puentes, PhD, RN, FAAN. Show notes: https://goo.gl/9VQDSL

Heather Johnson, RN with Empira in Minnesota discusses the top ten sleep distrubance in dementia, along with solutions for restorative sleep. Show notes: https://goo.gl/pL4WoP

Geriatrician Dr. Susan Nelson returns to discuss finding the right kind of help, how to recognize and avoid delirium, and how to travel with your loved one if necessary. Show notes: https://goo.gl/JSSdTo

Matt & Matt discuss the difficult conversation of when it is time to stop driving for safety concerns. Show Notes: https://goo.gl/Qb6J9f

Matt presents on Ambiguous Loss and his Master thesis project to an audience at the April 13, 2018 Southern Gerontological Society/ Georgia Gerontology Society Annual Conference. Show Notes: https://goo.gl/RFsRjG