Dementia Care Partner Talk Show with Teepa Snow Podcast
1) 323: When Facts Are Forgotten But Feelings Remain: Why Your Tone Matters More Than Your Words
When Greg tries to give helpful safety information about leaving a pot on the stove, it triggers an angry outburst about being controlled—revealing how even well-meaning advice can feel like an attack...Show More
2) 322: Stop Going Down Rabbit Holes: What Dementia Caregivers Really Need to Know
When Greg shares the latest dementia research headlines, Teepa helps him shift focus towards what truly helps care partners, and why it's often not beneficial to chase every new study that pops up onl...Show More
3) 321: Do I Really Need to Know Which Type of Dementia This Is?
When Greg asks about the different types of dementia, Teepa reveals there are anywhere from 120 to 220 different forms—and she explains why you don't need to memorize them all. She shares a lifesaving...Show More
4) 320: When They Say Yes, But Won't Let You In: Helping Someone with Dementia Navigate Unexpected Events
When Margaret agrees to let repair workers fix a leak in her apartment, she seems to understand perfectly—but when they arrive, she acts like she's never heard about it and refuses to let them in. Tee...Show More
5) 319: Dementia Studies: Why You Need to Take a Closer Look
Dementia care educator Teepa Snow tackles those alarming dementia study headlines, including one that stated that loneliness increases dementia risk by 50%. She explains how study headlines often use ...Show More
6) 318: Start Getting Curious About Brain Changes
Dementia care educator Teepa Snow explains that the assumption that any cognitive changes must be dementia can cause an oversight of treatable issues such as depression, hearing loss, or grief. She sh...Show More
7) 317: The Shrinking Nest: Why Seniors Who Stay Home Tend to Die Earlier
Dementia care educator Teepa Snow explains why many seniors naturally start spending more time at home after retirement and how this shrinking nest can actually shorten their expected life span. She d...Show More
8) 316: How Toasting Led to a 300% Increase in Hydration
Dementia care educator Teepa Snow reveals that most seniors live on the edge of dehydration and shares a surprisingly simple strategy that increased fluid intake by 300% in one study. Learn the import...Show More
9) A Messy Topic: Incontinence and Dementia
Teepa and Greg tackle the uncomfortable but necessary topic of incontinence, explaining why common ‘solutions’ like reducing fluid intake and frequent bathroom trips can actually make the problem wors...Show More
10) 315: The Fall Paradox: When Safety Measures Increase the Risk of Falling
Dementia care educator Teepa Snow explains why attempting to restrict movement for fall prevention often backfires and results in more injuries. She reveals some of the primary causes of falls and sha...Show More