Someone’s 80 year old husband, who is living with dementia, is wanting to go to work, travel and take classes and when she goes along with his delusions, he will call her bluff and ask for a ride to the airport and such. Amy offers some ideas on how to respond in a situation like this.

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.

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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.

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The Roseville AD and the Ramsey County Library assisted Amy House in the creation of the SilverCrest Staycations. The staycations are a list of Twin Cities day trips created to empower the care partner with great information on each location and ideas on how to engage. These day trips are all evaluated by Amy House and the residents at her Memory Care and are to inspire everyone to get out of the house and enjoy their community in the earlier stages of dementia.

https://silvercrestproperties.com/staycations/

The Dementia friendly Airports Working Group is a group of volunteers that formed as a spin-off of the Rosevills Alzheimr's and Dementia Community Action Team in 2019. Amy House has given time to this since it's beginning and has led initiatives including the creation of short videos by Teepa Snow, OT that discuss how dementia symptoms can happen at the airport and how to support someone living with dementia while traveling. Most recently Amy presented at the MSP International Airport to staff of different areas to help them continue to be more dementia friendly. There are many tips on the website for traveling.

https://www.dementiafriendlyairports.com/

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Is there a blood test that can diagnose Alzheimer's? Amy House helps you understand the hallmarks of Alzheimer's in the brain, new testing that can help diagnose Alzheimer's and new treatments that are available today.

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

U of M Caregiving For People With Memory Loss Conference

U of M Caregiving for People with Memory Loss Conference Virtual Library

Think Dementia Podcast Episode: Do I Have To Keep All These Specialist Appointments?

Alzheimer's Clinical Trials

Alzheimer's Association Clinical Trials

Alzheimer’s Blood Test Detects Early Stages of Disease

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/alzheimers-disease/in-depth/alzheimers-treatments/art-20047780

Kinsula

Breakthrough In Alzheimer's Treatment Using Non-Invasive Ultrasound

Large Disparities In Adoption of New Alzheimer's Infusion Therapies Raise Concerns About Access

Early Alzheimer's Patients Continue to Benefit With Four Years Leqembi

Real‐world experience with lecanemab therapy for Alzheimer's disease in the Intermountain West

Amyloid Lurks in a Third of Cognitively Normal People Over the Age of 70

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Amy takes some time to tell you more about last stage of dementia using the Living Gems with a focus on Pearls, the last 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

Episodes recommended:

Part 1 Understanding the Stages of Dementia: Teepa Snow's Living Gems

Part 2 Understanding the Stages of Dementia: Teepa Snow's Living Gems

End of Life and Hospice Care

Videos:

Webinar on End of Life and Hospice with Amy House

Support the show with a one time or monthly donation of $1-$3 to help Amy in continuing to create more education content with the Think Dementia podcast

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Amy takes some time to tell you more about late stage/severe dementia using the Living Gems with a focus on Rubies, the fourth 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

Episodes recommended:

Part 1 Understanding the Stages of Dementia: Teepa Snow's Living Gems

Part 2 Understanding the Stages of Dementia: Teepa Snow's Living Gems

Early, Middle and Late Stage Incontinence

Videos:

Providing Personal Cares for Someone Living with Dementia

Support the show with a one time or monthly donation of $1-$3 to help Amy in continuing to create more education content with the Think Dementia podcast

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Amy takes some time to tell you more about moderate to severe dementia using the Living Gems with a focus on Ambers, the third 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

Episodes recommended:

Part 1 Understanding the Stages of Dementia: Teepa Snow's Living Gems

Part 2 Understanding the Stages of Dementia: Teepa Snow's Living Gems

Early, Middle and Late Stage Incontinence

Videos:

Providing Personal Cares for Someone Living with Dementia

Support the show with a one time or monthly donation of $1-$3 to help Amy in continuing to create more education content with the Think Dementia podcast

Support the show

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/18966944

Part 2 Understanding the Stages of Dementia: Teepa Snow's Living Gems https://www.buzzsprout.com/2170330/episodes/19042853

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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/18966944

Part 2 Understanding the Stages of Dementia: Teepa Snow's Living Gems https://www.buzzsprout.com/2170330/episodes/19042853

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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

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Support the show