What The Dementia
Episodes
072 | Therapeutic Dolls and Pets for People Living with Dementia
26 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this original What the Dementia episode, we talk about both benefits and considerations of therapeutic dolls and pets for people living with dement...
071 | Memory Care Communities — 8 Considerations [Dementia]
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this original What the Dementia episode, we talk about the 8 things to take into consideration when looking for the best memory care community for ...
070 | The 7A's of Dementia | Agnosia, Apraxia, Aphasia + More
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this original What the Dementia episode, we talk about the 7A's of dementia: amnesia, altered perception, anosognosia, agnosia, apraxia, aphasia, a...
069 | Dementia and the Mirror People + Quick Tips
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this original What the Dementia episode, we will discuss the intriguing topic of mirrors and dementia, specifically focusing on how individuals wit...
068 | Inhalational Alzheimer's Disease — Say What Now?
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this original What the Dementia episode, we share the story of a 37-year-old woman from Sydney Australia developing dementia. We also give insights...
067 | Stop Following Me! — Shadowing in Dementia
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this original What the Dementia episode, we discuss shadowing — what it is, why it happens, and what you can do. This episode will cover: — E...
066 | Breaking — Fraud in Alzheimer's Research
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is a special What the Dementia episode about the breaking news of the alleged fabrication of images in an influential 2006 paper led by Sylvain L...
065 | Showtiming — Have you heard of it!? [Dementia]
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this original What the Dementia episode, we discuss showtiming — what it is and why it happens. Have you heard of it? This episode will cover: ...
064 | Using Reminiscence to Create Connection [Dementia]
06 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this original What the Dementia episode, we will discuss the powerful technique of reminiscence as a means to connect with your partner living with...
063 | Pain and Dementia
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this original What the Dementia episode, we provide a few insights about pain and dementia. This episode will cover: — The impact of pain on i...
062 | Managing Resistance to Care [Dementia]
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this original What the Dementia episode, we invite you to our FREE interactive webinar and Live Q&A called Managing Resistance to Care which wi...
061 | Reversible Dementias & Pseudodementia
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this original What the Dementia episode, we discuss reversible dementias and pseudodementia as well as how they differ from true dementia. Webinar...
060 | Q&A Series 10: Amnesia vs. Dementia, Driving with Dementia, & Resenting Others
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this original What the Dementia episode, we discuss the difference between amnesia, Alzheimer's Disease, and dementia, if it's safe for a person wi...
059 | UTIs & Dementia — What is the Deal!?
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this original What the Dementia episode, we discuss the ins and outs of UTIs and how it relates to people living with dementia. This episode will...
058 | Q&A Series 9: Peeing in Odd Places, Consenting to Sex, Am I A Good Caregiver? [Dementia]
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this original What the Dementia episode, we discuss why your partner may pee in odd places, if your partner living with dementia is able to consent...
057 | 5 Tips to Become the Ultimate Dementia Detective + "With Intent"
27 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this original What the Dementia episode, we discuss 5 tips to become the ultimate dementia detective + give a shameless plug of our NEW dementia ca...
056 | They Are Terrified? Don't Tell Me That! [Dementia]
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this original What the Dementia episode, we discuss if we really need to know that people living with dementia are terrified? And well, are they re...
055 | Dehydration & Dementia Ft. Jelly Drops
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this original What the Dementia episode, we discuss why it is so important for your partner living with dementia to stay hydrated and how Jelly Dro...
054 | Dealing with Accusations [Dementia]
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this original What the Dementia episode, we discuss how to deal with accusations from your partner living with dementia. This episode will cover:...
053 | My Partner Keeps Hiding Things — What Should I Do? [Dementia]
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this original What the Dementia episode, we discuss why your partner may be hiding things and what you can do about it. This episode will cover: ...
052 | How Dementia Kills — Common Causes of Death
23 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
[sensitive topic] *listener discretion advised* In this original What the Dementia episode, we discuss different causes of death for persons living ...
051 | Q&A Series 8: Hydration, Waking Up Vs. Letting Rest, & Drinking While Caregiving [Dementia]
09 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Q&A Series 8 of our Q&A series where we answer 3 of your questions! CONNECT, GET RESOURCES, LEARN MORE, + SIMPLIFY YOUR CARE JOURNEY: LinkTre...
050 | WTH! Where'd All My Friends Go!? [Dementia Care Partner Edition]
19 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this original What the Dementia episode, we discuss where the heck all your friends went, why this may be, and what you can do about it! This ep...
049 | Realistic Self-care for the Busy Dementia Care Partner
05 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this original What the Dementia episode, we will discuss realistic self-care for the busy dementia care partner. This episode will cover: — T...
048 | Biogen's Aduhelm or Aduhuh? for Alzheimer's Disease
23 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this original What the Dementia episode, we will discuss the controversial topic of Aduhelm by Biogen the first new FDA-approved medication for Alz...
047 | What's With The Humming!? [Dementia]
26 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this original What the Dementia episode, we will discuss the phenomenon of humming in people with dementia, explore the reasons behind this behavio...
046 | Q&A Series 7: Why The Anger?, Hardest Stage, & Wishing They Would Die? [Dementia]
21 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I recorded this episode back in September 2020 and realized I never posted it!! So sorry! Q&A Series 7 of our Q&A series where we answer 3 of...
045 | Why Won't My Partner Living With Dementia Shower? — 10 Reasons + Bonus
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this original What the Dementia episode, we will discuss 10 reasons why your partner living with dementia may not want to shower. CONNECT, GET RES...
044 | "No, I do it like this!" — Correcting Isn't Always Correct [Dementia]
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this original What the Dementia episode, we will discuss correcting your partner and why it's not always necessary! CONNECT, GET RESOURCES, LEARN ...
043 | Frontotemporal Dementia — What In The World Is Going On?
03 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this original What the Dementia episode, we will discuss what frontotemporal dementia is and why you may encounter the odd, crazy, bizarre, or chal...
042 | Lewy Body Dementia — Those Darn Lewy bodies!
09 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this original What the Dementia episode we will discuss what Lewy Body Dementia is. Do you know!? This episode will cover: — Overview of Lewy Bo...
041 | Vascular Dementia — Lack of Blood Flow Makes The Brain Go...
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this original What the Dementia episode, we discuss what Vascular Dementia is. Have you heard of it? Do you know what it is? This episode will cov...
040 | Mixed Dementia—Yes, Your Partner Can Have More Than One
04 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this original What the Dementia we will be discussing mixed dementia. A lot of people don't know that people living with dementia can have more tha...
039 | Why Am I Grieving My Partner? They Are Still Here!
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this original What the Dementia episode we discuss the challenging and important topic of ambiguous loss, a type of mourning experienced by caregiv...
038 | Helping Gone WRONG - Learned Helplessness in People Living With Dementia
07 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this original What the Dementia episode we discuss how overhelping is hurting more than helping our partners living with dementia. In this episod...
037 | Let's Talk Dementia - World Alzheimer's Day (Special Episode)
21 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this original What the Dementia special episode in recognition of World Alzheimer's Day we will be talking about what is dementia, how it differs f...
036 | Is It Okay To Lie To My Partner Living With Dementia?
16 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this original What the Dementia episode we will be talking about whether it is okay or not to lie to your partner living with dementia as well as w...
035 | "It's Just The Dementia Talking, They Don't Mean It?" — Right!??
02 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this original What the Dementia episode we will be talking about why I never tell families or individuals that it is just the dementia talking! CO...
034 | Is It REALLY That Serious? [OR] Can We LET IT GO!!??
19 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this original What the Dementia episode we will be talking about choosing your battles and deciding if it may be best to just let things go! CON...
033 | How to Change Your Partner Living With Dementia - Wait What?
15 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this original What the Dementia episode we will be talking about how you can change the behavior of your partner living with dementia. Hmm, yeah…...
032 | Establishing a Routine + Choosing Activities [Dementia]
08 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this original What the Dementia episode we will be talking about the importance of establishing a routine for both you and your partner living with...
031 | Using Restraints At Night + What You Can Do Instead [Dementia]
24 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this original What the Dementia episode we will be talking about using physical restraints at night, why you should avoid it, and what you can do i...
030 | Q&A Series 6: Dementia Diagnosis, Bedridden, & How's Dad?
21 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Q&A Series 6 of our new weekly Q&A where we answer 3 of your questions! CONNECT, GET RESOURCES, LEARN MORE, + SIMPLIFY YOUR CARE JOURNEY: L...
029 | Dementia & Apathy + What We Can Do!
17 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this original What the Dementia episode we will be talking about dementia and apathy, why it is so important, how it differs from depression, and w...
028 | Q&A Series 5: Unsafe Cooking, Cleaning All Day, & Wait, What Did You Call Me? [Dementia]
14 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Q&A Series 5 of our new weekly Q&A where we answer 3 of your questions! Heads up: Question #3 of this Q&A does contain an expletive. CONN...
027 | It's NOT About Thinking FOR A Person Living With Dementia
10 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this original What the Dementia episode, we will explore a controversial concept in dementia care: "Thinking for the person with dementia because t...
026 | Q&A Series 4: Mental Illness?, Changing Taste Buds, & Fainting [Dementia]
06 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Q&A Series 4 of our new weekly Q&A where we answer 3 of your questions! CONNECT, GET RESOURCES, LEARN MORE, + SIMPLIFY YOUR CARE JOURNEY: Lin...
025 | Choosing a Quality Hospice - Top 20 Questions [Dementia]
03 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this original What the Dementia episode we will be discussing the TOP 20 questions to ask when looking for a quality hospice. This episode will c...
024 | Q&A Series 3: Swallowing ToothPaste, Is This Normal?, & Are Cameras Okay? [Dementia]
30 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Q&A Series 3 of our new weekly Q&A where we answer 3 of your questions! If you would like to submit your question. Please email us podcast@wha...
023 | Palliative Care & Hospice [Dementia]
27 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this original What the Dementia episode we will be discussing palliative care and hospice. Do you know the difference? This episode will cover: —...
022 | Q&A Series 2: Time Perceptions, Butt Grabs, & Respite Care [Dementia]
23 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Q&A Series 2 of our new weekly Q&A where we answer 3 of your questions! If you would like to submit your question. Please email us podcast@wha...
021 | Where's My Checkbook? You Stole It! [Dementia]
20 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this original What the Dementia episode we will be discussing implementing practical strategies to address accusations of stealing your partner's w...
020 | Q&A Series 1: Lying, Proving Behaviors, Stealing Accusations [Dementia]
16 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Q&A Series 1 of our new weekly Q&A where we answer 3 of your questions! If you would like to submit your question. Please email us podcast@wha...
019 | Managing Sundowning in Dementia - Practical Strategies
06 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this original What the Dementia episode we will be discussing implementing practical strategies to mitigate sundowning. This episode will cover: ...
018 | Understanding Sundowning
29 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this original What the Dementia episode we will be discussing what sundowning is and some of the contributive factors. This is Part 1 of a two-part...
017 | Stigma in Dementia
15 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this original What the Dementia episode we will be discussing stigma in dementia, where we are today, and what we can do to help. CONNECT, GET R...
016 | Talking to Someone with Dementia over the Phone
08 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this original What the Dementia episode we will provide valuable insights and practical tips for dementia caregivers, addressing questions like how...
015 | "I Want to Go Home" - Reasons Why & How to Respond
29 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this original What the Dementia episode, we will discuss the common dilemma of a person with dementia expressing the desire to "go home" when they ...
014 | Part 3 - Stages of Dementia: Six & Seven [YouTube Audio]
18 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a feature from our YouTube channel Bambu Care (formerly Caring with Bambu). A lot of people have questions about the stages of d...
013 | Dementia & Coronavirus: Dealing With Visitation Limitations
15 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this original What the Dementia episode we will be discussing another element to coronavirus. Many care facilities have gone into lockdown and/or a...
012 | Part 2 - Stages of Dementia: Four & Five [YouTube Audio]
11 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a feature from our YouTube channel Bambu Care (formerly Caring with Bambu). A lot of people have questions about the stages of d...
011 | Dementia & Coronavirus: Protecting Your Partner & Yourself
08 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this original What the Dementia episode we will be discussing the coronavirus, why those with dementia are at increased risk, at what you can do to...
010 | Stages of Dementia: One, Two, & Three [YouTube Audio]
04 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a feature from our YouTube channel Bambu Care (previously Caring with Bambu). A lot of people have questions about the stages of demen...
009 | Is It Really Denial? Anosognosia vs. Denial [YouTube Audio]
26 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a feature from our YouTube channel Caring with Bambu. In this episode we shed light on this lesser-known term, anosognosia, explaining...
008 | Should you tell your partner that they have dementia? [YouTube Audio]
19 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a feature from our YouTube channel Bambu Care (previously Caring with Bambu). In this episode we will tackles the important question: ...
007 | Coping with Repetitive Questions [YouTube Audio]
12 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a feature from our YouTube channel Bambu Care (previously Caring with Bambu). In this episode, we will discuss the why's, the do's, an...
006 | Aggression, Hallucinations, & Delusions - What You Should Know + 10 Tips
09 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this original What the Dementia episode we will be discussing aggression, hallucinations, and delusions, how it can impact caregivers, and what you...
005 | Ways to Connect with People Who Have Dementia [YouTube Audio]
05 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a feature from our YouTube channel Bambu Care (previously Caring with Bambu). In this episode, we will discuss different ways to conne...
004 | The 3 D's: Dementia, Delirium, Depression [YouTube Audio]
29 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a feature from our YouTube channel Bambu Care (previously Caring with Bambu). In this episode, we will discuss the 3 D's dementia, d...
003 | 3 Dementia Myths & 3 Dementia Facts [YouTube Audio]
22 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a feature from our YouTube channel Bambu Care (previously Caring with Bambu). This episode delves into three common myths and three cr...
002 | What is Dementia? [YouTube Audio]
15 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a feature from our YouTube channel Bambu Care (previously Caring with Bambu). In this episode, we will discuss what dementia is, how i...
001 | What the Heck is What The Dementia?
13 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On What the Dementia we will discuss important issues that you may run into as a care partner, challenging dementia behaviors you may encounter, we wi...