Make Dementia Your B*tch!

Family caregivers are often unsure of how much to tell a person living with dementia about future plans. In this episode, I provide guidance for how much information to share with someone living with dementia, depending on whether they are in the mild, moderate, or severe stage. Other resources: Interested in one of my caregiver studies? Email the team at CURBIT@uab.edu Have a question? Want more information about my programs? Email me: dr.rita.jablonski@gmail.com Interested in my book? Get your free preview here: https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B09SR2ZMM2&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_1984RXHNZ8WBNHR7WSJ2 #frontotemporal #alzheimers #dementia #caregiving #behaviors #dementiabitch #Lewy body #Parkinsons #vascular #research #study

In this episode, I provide you with a resource: law enforcement who have received crisis intervention training that includes helping caregivers and people with dementia. This is a critical resource, especially for families of people living with behavioral variant FTD. I also discuss genetic testing. Here is the website for free genetic testing, if you qualify: www.probablygenetic.com Other resources: Alzheimer’s Association and genetic testing· FTD and genetic testing· Lewy body and genetic testing: Scroll to the bottom of the web page. Make Dementia Your B*tch podcast has been selected by Feedspot as one of the Top 25 Dementia Podcasts for 2023—check it out: https://blog.feedspot.com/dementia_podcasts/ Other resources: New! 5 Ways to help People living with dementia who refuse help: https://dementiacentricsolutions.com/caring-for-someone-living-with-dementia-tired-of-fighting-and-arguing/ Have a question? Want more information about my programs? Email me: dr.rita.jablonski@gmail.com Interested in my book? Get your free preview here: https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B09SR2ZMM2&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_1984RXHNZ8WBNHR7WSJ2 You can also leave questions here: https://anchor.fm/rita-a-jablonski/message #CITI #law enforcement #genetic testing #frontotemporal #alzheimers #dementia #caregiving #behaviors #dementiabitch #Lewy body #Parkinsons #vascular entricsolutions.com/caring-for-someone-living-with-dementia-tired-of-fighting-and-arguing/ Have a question? Want more information about my programs? Email me: dr.rita.jablonski@gmail.com Interested in my book? Get your free preview here: https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B09SR2ZMM2&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_1984RXHNZ8WBNHR7WSJ2 You can also leave questions here: https://anchor.fm/rita-a-jablonski/message #CITI #law enforcement #genetic testing #frontotemporal #alzheimers #dementia #caregiving #behaviors #dementiabitch #Lewy body #Parkinsons #vascular

Learn my formula for developing and tweaking strategies when faced with dementia behaviors: neurodegeneration plus personality plus values plus cohort. Sounds complicated, but it is not. When you know how a particular type of dementia is affecting behavior, you can select a strategy and then personalize it by knowing your family member's personality, value system, and time period when they were born. Make Dementia Your B*tch podcast has been selected by Feedspot as one of the Top 25 Dementia Podcasts for 2023—check it out: https://blog.feedspot.com/dementia_podcasts/ Free VIRTUAL dementia education and support session calendar: https://dementiacentricsolutionsllc.clickmeeting.com/monthly-dementia-webinars Other resources: New! 5 Ways to help People living with dementia who refuse help: https://dementiacentricsolutions.com/caring-for-someone-living-with-dementia-tired-of-fighting-and-arguing/ Have a question? Want more information about my programs? Email me:.rita.jablonski@gmail.com Interested in my book? Get your free preview here: https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B09SR2ZMM2&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_1984RXHNZ8WBNHR7WSJ2 You can also leave questions here: https://anchor.fm/rita-a-jablonski/message #frontotemporal #dementia #behaviors #alzheimers #dementia #caregiving #behaviors #dementiabitch #Lewy body #Parkinsons #vascular #care refusals #vibes #conflict #MemoryCare

Join me for a replay of March 6's webinar, "Four Ways to Avoid Arguing with a Person Living with Dementia." During the second half of the podcast, I answer a question posed by a listener regarding when to step in and provide more care without overdoing it.  Make Dementia Your B*tch podcast has been selected by Feedspot as one of the Top 25 Dementia Podcasts for 2023—check it out: https://blog.feedspot.com/dementia_podcasts/ Free VIRTUAL dementia education and support session calendar: https://dementiacentricsolutionsllc.clickmeeting.com/monthly-dementia-webinars Other resources: New! 5 Ways to help People living with dementia who refuse help: https://dementiacentricsolutions.com/caring-for-someone-living-with-dementia-tired-of-fighting-and-arguing/ Have a question? Want more information about my programs? Email me:.rita.jablonski@gmail.com Interested in my book? Get your free preview here: https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B09SR2ZMM2&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_1984RXHNZ8WBNHR7WSJ2 You can also leave questions here: https://anchor.fm/rita-a-jablonski/message #frontotemporal #dementia #behaviors #alzheimers #dementia #caregiving #behaviors  #dementiabitch #Lewy body #Parkinsons #vascular #care refusals   #conflict #arguments

In Episode 72, I tackle 3 topics that were not lengthy enough for their own podcast. Those topics include what to do when people who live in Memory Care Units have conflicts with each other; the importance of getting an early dementia diagnosis so that you can receive one of the new drugs (if you meet the criteria); and Bruce Willis’ FTD diagnosis. His family is very brave sharing this information.  I also recorded this podcast outdoors as an experiment. Open to feedback (yes, no, don't do this again, please have horses neighing in the background). Make Dementia Your B*tch podcast has been selected by Feedspot as one of the Top 25 Dementia Podcasts for 2023—check it out: https://blog.feedspot.com/dementia_podcasts/ Free VIRTUAL dementia education and support session calendar: https://dementiacentricsolutionsllc.clickmeeting.com/monthly-dementia-webinars Other resources: New! 5 Ways to help People living with dementia who refuse help: https://dementiacentricsolutions.com/caring-for-someone-living-with-dementia-tired-of-fighting-and-arguing/ Have a question? Want more information about my programs? Email me:.rita.jablonski@gmail.com Interested in my book? Get your free preview here: https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B09SR2ZMM2&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_1984RXHNZ8WBNHR7WSJ2 You can also leave questions here: https://anchor.fm/rita-a-jablonski/message #frontotemporal #dementia #behaviors #alzheimers #dementia #caregiving #behaviors  #dementiabitch #Lewy body #Parkinsons #vascular #care refusals  #vibes #BruceWillis #conflict #MemoryCare #Aduhelm #Leqembi

You see the ads on TV. You see claims on social media of a revolutionary Alzheimer "cure" (and I'm not talking about the FDA-approved disease modifying drugs). People make claims supposedly backed by research. In today's podcast, I discuss a popular book that has been around for several years and claims to have a program that reverses Alzheimer's disease. I also talk about some common supplements on the market that claim to sharpen one's memory and whether going keto can help protect you from dementia down the road. Make Dementia Your B*tch podcast has been selected by Feedspot as one of the Top 25 Dementia Podcasts for 2023—check it out: https://blog.feedspot.com/dementia_podcasts/ Free VIRTUAL dementia education and support session calendar: https://dementiacentricsolutionsllc.clickmeeting.com/monthly-dementia-webinars Other resources: New! 5 Ways to help People living with dementia who refuse help: https://dementiacentricsolutions.com/caring-for-someone-living-with-dementia-tired-of-fighting-and-arguing/ Have a question? Want more information about my programs? Email me: dr.rita.jablonski@gmail.com Interested in my book? Get your free preview here: https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B09SR2ZMM2&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_1984RXHNZ8WBNHR7WSJ2 You can also leave questions here: https://anchor.fm/rita-a-jablonski/message #frontotemporal #dementia #behaviors #alzheimers #dementia #caregiving #behaviors  #dementiabitch #Lewy body #Parkinsons #vascular #care refusals  #vibes

It is really frustrating when the person living with dementia refuses to accept care or tells you that he or she already performed the task. You know the drill. “Take a shower,” you say. “I just did,” they say…even though you know it has been days, weeks, maybe months since they have had a shower. Bathing isn’t the only challenging behavior. Convincing a person with dementia to remove soiled clothing can be a nightmare, a literal tug-of-war between the two of you. One strategy that is useful is called “caregiver vibes.” This strategy has two parts. The first part is to become calm. Yes, I know that can be a tall order when you are exhausted and overwhelmed. I recommend taking 3 deep breaths. Seriously—breathing long and deep helps to reset the vagus nerve and slows down the heart rate. The second part is to picture yourself successfully getting the care done.  In this podcast episode, I explain in detail how to accomplish both steps. I also explain how to integrate "caregiver vibes" with other strategies to gain cooperation. Make Dementia Your B*tch podcast has been selected by Feedspot as one of the Top 25 Dementia Podcasts for 2023—check it out: https://blog.feedspot.com/dementia_podcasts/ Free VIRTUAL dementia education and support session calendar: https://dementiacentricsolutionsllc.clickmeeting.com/monthly-dementia-webinars Other resources: New! 5 Ways to help People living with dementia who refuse help: https://dementiacentricsolutions.com/caring-for-someone-living-with-dementia-tired-of-fighting-and-arguing/ Have a question? Want more information about my programs? Email me: dr.rita.jablonski@gmail.com Interested in my book? Get your free preview here: https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B09SR2ZMM2&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_1984RXHNZ8WBNHR7WSJ2 You can also leave questions here: https://anchor.fm/rita-a-jablonski/message #frontotemporal #dementia #behaviors #alzheimers #dementia #caregiving #behaviors  #dementiabitch #Lewy body #Parkinsons #vascular #care refusals  #vibes

Behavioral-variant frontotemporal dementia is one of the most misunderstood of the dementias. Today’s podcast is focused exclusively on this dementia. Learn why it is misdiagnosed and how to handle many of this dementia’s specific challenges. If you live in the Birmingham, AL area, Vestavia Hills United Methodist Church will be hosting a gathering for caregivers of people living with FTD to assess interest in a support group. This gathering will be Tuesday, Dec 6 6pm-8pm at 2061 Kentucky Avenue, Vestavia, Alabama. See you there! Make Dementia Your B*tch podcast has been selected by Feedspot as one of the Top 25 Dementia Podcasts for 2022—check it out: https://blog.feedspot.com/dementia_podcasts/ Free VIRTUAL dementia education and support session calendar: https://dementiacentricsolutionsllc.clickmeeting.com/monthly-dementia-webinars Other resources: New! 5 Ways to help People living with dementia who refuse help: https://dementiacentricsolutions.com/caring-for-someone-living-with-dementia-tired-of-fighting-and-arguing/ Have a question? Want more information about my programs? Email me: dr.rita.jablonski@gmail.com Interested in my book? Get your free preview here: https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B09SR2ZMM2&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_1984RXHNZ8WBNHR7WSJ2 You can also leave questions here: https://anchor.fm/rita-a-jablonski/message #frontotemporal #dementia #behaviors #caregiving

One of the most frustrating aspects of dementia is when the person living with dementia has no motivation to do anything. This extreme lack of motivation is called apathy. Apathy has different causes in people living with bvFTD than people with other dementias. In today’s podcast, I’m going to explain what causes apathy depending on the type of dementia and, as I always do, will provide some approaches to successfully handle apathy. Want to hear me LIVE? If you live in the Anniston Alabama area, I will be speaking on November 4 at the Annual Caregiver Conference. Here is the link to register (it is free!): https://www.eastalabamaaging.org/4th-annual-caregivers-conference-caregiving-around-the-clock/ Make Dementia Your B*tch podcast has been selected by Feedspot as one of the Top 25 Dementia Podcasts for 2022—check it out: https://blog.feedspot.com/dementia_podcasts/ Free VIRTUAL dementia education and support session calendar: https://dementiacentricsolutionsllc.clickmeeting.com/monthly-dementia-webinars Other resources: New! 5 Ways to help People living with dementia who refuse help: https://dementiacentricsolutions.com/caring-for-someone-living-with-dementia-tired-of-fighting-and-arguing/ Have a question? Want more information about my programs? Email me: dr.rita.jablonski@gmail.com Interested in my book? Get your free preview here: https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B09SR2ZMM2&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_1984RXHNZ8WBNHR7WSJ2 You can also leave questions here: https://anchor.fm/rita-a-jablonski/message #alzheimers #dementia #caregiving #behaviors  #dementiabitch #Lewy body #Parkinsons #vascular #care refusals  #apathy

In episode 55, “Frontotemporal Dementia and Speech Problems,” I introduced something known as primary progressive aphasias. Primary, because the speech problems happen first in the disease. “Progressive,” because the speech problems get worse over time. “Aphasia” is a medical word for difficulty speaking. Primary progressive aphasias affect 200,000 people in the United States and are considered “rare.” There is nothing rare about a disease when it affects you or a loved one. PPAs are associated with dementia; instead of memory problems happening first, speech problems happen first. Memory problems happen later. It is the speech problem that gets people to come to a neurology practice, where the specific speech problem is identified. Make Dementia Your B*tch podcast has been selected by Feedspot as one of the Top 25 Dementia Podcasts for 2022—check it out: https://blog.feedspot.com/dementia_podcasts/ Free VIRTUAL dementia education and support session calendar: https://dementiacentricsolutionsllc.clickmeeting.com/monthly-dementia-webinars Other resources: New! 5 Ways to help People living with dementia who refuse help: https://dementiacentricsolutions.com/caring-for-someone-living-with-dementia-tired-of-fighting-and-arguing/ Have a question? Want more information about my programs? Email me: dr.rita.jablonski@gmail.com Interested in my book? Get your free preview here: https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B09SR2ZMM2&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_1984RXHNZ8WBNHR7WSJ2 You can also leave questions here: https://anchor.fm/rita-a-jablonski/message

People living with Down syndrome are at greater risk of developing early-onset Alzheimer’s Dementia compared to people without Down syndrome. In this podcast, I provide information about why people living with Down syndrome are at greater risk for developing early-onset dementia, how dementia looks like in this population, the use of dementia medications in this population, and some strategies to help slow functional decline and communicate in spite of the dementia. Make Dementia Your B*tch podcast has been selected by Feedspot as one of the Top 25 Dementia Podcasts for 2022—check it out: https://blog.feedspot.com/dementia_podcasts/ Free VIRTUAL dementia education and support session, Monday October 3 at 6 pm central time: https://dementiacentricsolutionsllc.clickmeeting.com/monthly-dementia-webinars Other resources: New! 5 Ways to help People living with dementia who refuse help: https://dementiacentricsolutions.com/caring-for-someone-living-with-dementia-tired-of-fighting-and-arguing/ Have a question? Want more information about my programs? Email me: dr.rita.jablonski@gmail.com Interested in my book? Get your free preview here: https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B09SR2ZMM2&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_1984RXHNZ8WBNHR7WSJ2 You can also leave questions here: https://anchor.fm/rita-a-jablonski/message #alzheimers #Down syndrome  #dementia #caregiving #behaviors  #dementiabitch #GAPNA #Southwest

I wrote a blog post in 2018 titled the "10 Commandments of Dementia Care." This was followed by "What People with bvFTD Want You to Know." In this episode, I combined both--and updated the information--into a 10-item "Framework for Dementia Care" and added a few more items specific to bvFTD. This podcast episode summarizes a lot of the principles and strategies I encourage caregivers to use with some really unique approaches to bvFTD care.  Free VIRTUAL dementia education and support session, Monday September 5 at 6 pm central time: https://dementiacentricsolutionsllc.clickmeeting.com/monthly-dementia-webinars Other resources: New! 5 Ways to help People living with dementia who refuse help: https://dementiacentricsolutions.com/caring-for-someone-living-with-dementia-tired-of-fighting-and-arguing/ Have a question? Want more information about my programs? Email me: dr.rita.jablonski@gmail.com Interested in my book? Get your free preview here: https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B09SR2ZMM2&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_1984RXHNZ8WBNHR7WSJ2 You can also leave questions here: https://anchor.fm/rita-a-jablonski/message #alzheimers #lewy body #frontotemporal #vascular #Parkinsons  #dementia #caregiving #care refusal  #dementiabitch