74: Navigating Dementia Care: Expert Insights for Everyday Challenges

<p>Dr. Lakelyn is joined live in the Caregiver Chats studio by a panel of three dementia care experts: Michelle Magner, Carrie Aalberts (aka Dementia Darling), and Aaron Fish. Together, provide practical tips to help family caregivers create more comfortable family gatherings, as well as tips for caregiver self-care, meal options, and more.</p><p><strong>Episode highlights include:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Deconstructing the misconception that dementia is only memory loss</p></li><li><p>Evaluating everyday home environments, including monitoring tech, mirrors, and photos in the home</p></li><li><p>Creative hydration solutions and &quot;stealth health&quot; tips to alleviate mealtime struggles</p></li><li><p>Navigating family dynamics, managing sibling support, and making specific, strength-based requests for help</p></li><li><p>Proactively introducing professional home care to prevent crisis and caregiver burnout</p></li><li><p>Setting realistic expectations and safety nets for summer barbecues and family gatherings</p></li></ul><p><strong>Helpful links from the episode:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Inspired Caring Virtual Caregiver Support: https://michelemagner.com/</p></li><li><p>Dementia Darling Education &amp; Resources: instagram.com/dementiadarling</p></li><li><p>Trestle Hospitality Senior Living Concepts: https://trestlehospitalityconcepts.com/</p></li><li><p>Free Resource: Carrie’s <em>Family and Friends Visiting Tips</em> PDF</p></li></ul><p>To learn more about this podcast and to subscribe to our caregiving newsletters, visit<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.homeinstead.com%2Fcaregiverchats"> <u>www.homeinstead.com/caregiverchats</u></a>. Share your thoughts, experiences and ideas by emailing Dr. Lakelyn at caregiverchats@homeinsteadinc.com.</p><p>Like, subscribe, rate and review this podcast on your favorite podcast platform.</p><p><strong>Follow us on social media:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Instagram: @caregiverchatspodcast @homeinsteadinc</p></li><li><p>Facebook: @homeinsteadinc</p></li><li><p>YouTube: @homeinsteadinc</p></li><li><p>TikTok: @homeinstead.inc</p></li></ul><p><br></p>