Dementia Care Partner Podcast with Teepa Snow
Episodes
358: Rethinking Brain Change with Neuroplasticity in Mind
29 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
When someone we’re supporting is living with dementia, it's easy to start cataloging the losses. They can't remember the name of the restaur...
357: Three Hearing Aids Later, They Still Won't Wear Them — Here's Why
22 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Three hearing aids. Two sets of dentures. Glasses that keep going missing. If you're a care partner who feels like you're throwing money away ...
356: Rethinking Environments for People Living with Dementia
15 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What makes an environment truly supportive for a person living with dementia — and for their care partners, as well? In this episode, Teepa walks Gr...
355: When Being Right Makes Everything Wrong
08 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
You know you're right — but does saying so actually help? In this episode, dementia care expert Teepa Snow and host Greg Phelps explore one of t...
354: When Being Right Isn't Worth It: Rethinking The Need to Correct
01 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On a recent walk in the woods, Greg overheard a small but telling exchange: a daughter snapped at her mother for misremembering who once owned a camer...
353: Hearing Loss: An Early Sign of Dementia Or An Early Sign?
24 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A recent study found that people under 70 with hearing loss who used hearing aids had a 61% lower risk of dementia — and that kind of headline is ha...
352: Lifestyle Changes and Dementia Risk: Why Small Steps Beat Big Overhauls
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A headline says lifestyle changes can improve cognition — and that sounds like great news. But what happens when the ask is so big it becomes anothe...
351: How to Protect Seniors from Financial Fraud Before It's Too Late
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Financial fraud targeting seniors is on the rise—and it's often not a stranger who’s the culprit. In this episode, Teepa and Greg unpack the full ...
350: When Incontinence Happens – And How’s It’s Related to Brain Change
03 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's one of the most common — and least talked about — parts of the dementia journey. In this episode, Teepa and Greg take on the topic many c...
349: When Dementia Changes Appetite: It’s Not Being Picky—It’s Brain Change
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Appetite changes in dementia can look completely different from one person to the next—and that’s exactly why this episode matters. Greg and T...
348: Predicting Dementia Isn’t the Breakthrough—What You Do Next Is
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
So-called breakthrough headlines can spark a lot of fear—and a lot of assumptions. In this episode, Greg and Teepa unpack what headlines such as ...
347: Workplace Violence Isn’t Part of the Job—It’s a Training Gap
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Workplace violence and burnout don’t come out of nowhere—and in this episode, Teepa and Greg dig into the uncomfortable reasons behind it. Yo...
346: Start the Conversation About Brain Change
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wish you had a simple way to help your community or organization better understand dementia/brain change—without it being scary or ove...
345: How to Preserve Dignity and Purpose in Dementia Care
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
For many of us, the scariest part of dementia isn’t the diagnosis itself—it’s the fear of losing our purpose, value, and roles. In this episode,...
344: When Choosing Memory Care, Start with the Person
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
When it’s time to move someone you’re supporting into a new living setting, it’s tempting to search for a perfect checklist. In this episode, Te...
343: Alzheimer and Dementia Care Education Week: What to Learn First
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In honor of National Alzheimer and Dementia Care Educators Week (Feb 14–21), Teepa Snow and Greg Phelps take on a specific headline that reads: You ...
342: Dementia Is Not Just Alzheimer Disease
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Is dementia the same thing as Alzheimer disease? Not exactly, and that difference can matter a lot when new symptoms show up.In this episode, Teepa Sn...
Ep. 341: Too Much Dementia Advice? Start with A Simple Pause
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
When you or someone you know is diagnosed with dementia, the advice avalanche soon follows: diets, supplements, medications, gadgets, and more. In thi...
340: Before You’re Drowning: Why Care Partners Need Support Sooner—Not Later
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Families supporting individuals living with dementia can face challenges such as sleepless nights, isolation, and not being prepared with a backup pla...
339: Did We Promise This? Rethinking Marriage, Dementia, and What Care Partnering Really Means
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Should dementia really be written into wedding vows—or is that the wrong question altogether? In this thought-provoking conversation, Teepa Snow and...
338: When Families Are Caught Off Guard: Choosing Care That Truly Fits
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
When a hospital stay or other occurrence reveals unexpected brain change, families are often forced to make fast care decisions without a clear roadma...
337: Looking Ahead with Purpose: Hope for Dementia Care in 2026
02 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As 2025 comes to a close, dementia care expert Teepa Snow reflects on progress made—and shares what gives her hope for the year ahead: stronger foun...
336: Depression, Anxiety, and Distress in Long-Term Care: What’s Really Going On
26 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Depression and anxiety are widespread in long-term care—but they often go unrecognized and untreated. In this episode, Teepa Snow explores how envir...
335: Alzheimer Disease vs. Dementia: Understanding the Differences That Matter
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What’s the difference between Alzheimer disease and dementia—and how important is it to get an accurate diagnosis? In this episode, Teepa Snow cle...
334: Brain Supplements, Scams, and Sensational Headlines: What Care Partners Need to Know
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From miraculous brain supplements to artificial intelligence-generated health claims, today’s online world is full of noise—and care partners are ...
333: Planning for the Holidays: Teepa’s 8 Ss for Stress-Free Celebrations
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The holidays can bring joy—and overwhelm, especially when dementia is in the picture. In this episode, Teepa Snow walks through her 8 Ss for creatin...
332: Hearing Loss & Dementia Headlines: Correlations and Cautions
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Does hearing loss cause dementia? Teepa explores what headlines often miss and why simple answers rarely illustrate the full picture of complex brain ...
331: Beyond Tasks on a Checklist: Partnering With People, Not Doing Care To Them
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Efficiency without empathy dehumanizes care. Teepa and Greg unpack how task-focused routines (and words like ‘feeder’) strip away personal agency—...
330: How Do I Explain Dementia to Kids? Talking About Brains, Big Feelings, and Real Words
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When Nana or Papa starts to change, kids notice—and they need honest guidance. Teepa walks you through age-appropriate ways to talk about brain chan...
329: From Curiosity to Action: How Teepa Became an ‘Expert’
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why do some approaches work when others fall flat? In this candid conversation, Teepa shares how deep curiosity, observation, research, and hands-on e...
328: Children Can Get Dementia Too: The Importance of Awareness
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It may come as a shock, but dementia isn’t only an older adult’s condition. Teepa and Greg talk about the rare but very real topic of childhood de...
327: Why Finding the Right Place for Someone Living With Dementia is So Challenging
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why do today’s care options often feel more like luxury hotels than true homes—and why do so many still fall short for people living with dementia...
326: How to Tell if a Memory Care Home Is Actually a Good Fit for the Person You’re Supporting
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A beautiful building and five-star reviews don’t always equal quality care. Teepa and Greg share the surprising signs that truly matter when evaluat...
325: When Someone Living With Dementia Goes Missing—and What to Do Before It Happens
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Teepa and Greg share what families and care partners need to know about wandering and elopement. Learn why it happens more often at certain...
324: Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late: Why You Need to Plan Ahead When Dementia is Diagnosed
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Teepa and Greg address the tough but vital topic of planning when a dementia diagnosis is received. What happens when dementia takes away the ability ...