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  • Ep. 328: Children Can Get Dementia Too: The Importance of Awareness
    2025/10/31

    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 dementia—affecting about 1 in 2,900 kids. They explain the types of childhood dementia, why it’s often missed or misdiagnosed, and how families can access desperately needed support. Most importantly, they share why raising awareness is essential to getting children the right help.


    ✨ Want to understand the different types of dementia?

    Explore Which Dementia Is It? Getting to Know the Various Forms and Types (Recorded Webinar) to learn about the unique challenges and signs of different dementias.

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    7 分
  • Ep. 327: Why Finding the Right Place for Someone Living With Dementia is So Challenging
    2025/10/24

    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? Teepa and Greg unpack what’s happening in the care system today, why finding the right fit has become so difficult, and what families can do to navigate the challenges with more clarity and confidence.


    ✨ Want to see an example of what effective support looks like?

    Watch A Family’s Journey Through Dementia – A Play (DVD) to explore the difference PAC skills can make in creating true quality of life.

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    6 分
  • Ep. 326: How to Tell if a Memory Care Home Is Actually a Good Fit for the Person You’re Supporting
    2025/10/17

    A beautiful building and five-star reviews don’t always equal quality care. Teepa and Greg share the surprising signs that truly matter when evaluating a memory care home. From whether staff greet residents with warmth to how daily routines are handled, they’ll provide a few tips to spot the difference between a facility that just looks polished and one that genuinely feels like home.


    ✨ Need deeper insight before choosing care options?

    Check out Senior Care Options: Insider’s Tips to Selecting the Best Care Level for Changing Abilities (Streaming) for practical guidance on evaluating what really matters.

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    7 分
  • 325: When Someone Living With Dementia Goes Missing—and What to Do Before It Happens
    2025/10/10

    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 times of day or year, and what steps you can take today to reduce risk. They also explain how to prepare so that, if someone does go missing, you can act quickly to keep them safe and get them back home.


    ✨ Looking for practical tools?

    Watch How to Help When Someone is Lost in Time or Place (Recorded Webinar) for proven strategies to reduce risks and respond effectively if wandering happens.

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    7 分
  • Ep. 324: Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late: Why You Need to Plan Ahead When Dementia is Diagnosed
    2025/10/03

    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 to make decisions—and why can waiting too long to make plans cause significant issues? They share practical ways to start conversations about medical care, finances, and end-of-life wishes—while voices and opinions can still be clearly shared.


    ✨ Want more guidance on planning and readiness?

    Explore The Journey of Dementia (Streaming)—over three hours of insight on what to expect, how to prepare, and how to plan for the future.

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    8 分