What The Dementia
The go-to dementia podcast for care partners.
Navigating the complex world of dementia care can be challenging. This podcast is your trusted guide, providing you with everything you need to confidently care for your partner living with dementia.

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158 | Navigating Curiosity vs. Worry in Dementia Care

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Welcome to What the Dementia. Join us as we dive into the world of dementia, exploring the complexities of this often misunderstood condition. We bring you expert insights, practical advice, and personal stories from those who have walked this path. Whether you're a caregiver, a loved one, or someone living with dementia, this podcast is your companion in understanding and navigating the dementia journey. We aim to empower you with knowledge, dispel common misconceptions, and foster a community of support. Tune in to What the Dementia and let's unravel the mysteries of dementia together.
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158 | Navigating Curiosity vs. Worry in Dementia Care

157 | Are people with dementia suffering?

156 | 4 Things I Would Do After A Dementia Diagnosis

155 | Should you tell others about a dementia diagnosis?

154 | What Scares Me About Getting Dementia

153 | 2025: Dementia Care in the New Year with Bambu

152 | 2024: A Year in Dementia Care with Bambu

151 | The Ugly Side of Hallucinations and Delusion in Dementia

150 | Housekeeping: Hallucinations Webinar, Holiday Gift Guide, & Black Friday Deals

149 | Capgras Syndrome in Dementia – Is that really you?

148 | Prosopagnosia in Dementia (Face Blindness)

147 | Antipsychotics for Lewy Body Dementia – What Are the Risks?

146 | Parkinson's Disease Dementia — The 1-Year Rule

145 | Understanding and Managing Wandering in Dementia

144 | You Don’t Need to Entertain Someone with Dementia 24/7

143 | Housekeeping: New Mini Course – Tackling Toileting Challenges in Dementia Care

142 | Am I being selfish as a dementia caregiver? Probably!

141 | "I don't like my person with dementia anymore!" — What do I do?

140 | Understanding the CMS GUIDE Model: Updates for Dementia Caregivers

139 | Engagement vs. A Quiet Life in Dementia Care

138 | Managing Frequent Bathroom Trips and Long Toilet Times in Dementia Care

137 | Housekeeping: Resource Guide Offer, Upcoming Mini Course, and Year Round Puzzles!

136 | Is Dementia Contagious? [YouTube Audio]

135 | Understanding Verbal Aggression with bvFTD [YouTube Audio]

134 | Talking to Children About Dementia [YouTube Audio]

133 | Housekeeping: Puzzles, Mini Course, & $50,000?

132 | Is it okay for a person with dementia to drink alcohol?

131 | Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome — Blame it on the Alcohol?

130 | When a Person with Dementia Doesn't Qualify for Hospice

129 | The Ugly Side of Hospice

128 | Dispelling 5 Hospice Myths

127 | Hospice Care: Addressing Treatment & Comfort Concerns (Q&A)

126 | Hospice Readiness in Dementia: Eligibility & Signs

125 | Late Stage Dementia vs. End of Life

124 | Housekeeping: Exclusive Content, Puzzles, & New Workshop!

123 | Choosing the Best Jigsaw Puzzle for Someone with Dementia

122 | Q&A: Dealing with Aggression & Rude Behavior in Dementia

121 | Getting a Person to Believe They Have Dementia

120 | Housekeeping: Hiatus, Panda Pocket, Bambu Dozens, and Initiative Pause

119 | 5 Dementia Misconceptions — Uncovering the Truth

118 | 3 Things You MUST Understand About the Stages of Dementia

117 | The Biggest Lie Told in Dementia Care — "It's Just the Dementia"

116 | Can You Prevent Dementia? + How to Reduce Your Risk!

115 | Housekeeping: 2024's First Webinar, New Treehouse Feature, & Custom Puzzles

114 | Getting Your Dementia Questions Answered

113 | 2024: Dementia Care in the New Year with Bambu

112 | 2023: A Year in Dementia Care with Bambu

111 | "They don't remember who I am!" — How Do I Handle It?

110 | Housekeeping: Ultimate Resource Guide, MasterClass Announcement, and Special Deals

109 | "They don't remember who I am!" — Why?

108 | Holiday Dilemmas: A Q&A for Dementia Caregivers

107 | Creepy Critique: Relic

106 | Creepy Critique: The Visit

105 | Creepy Critique: The Taking of Deborah Logan

104 | Housekeeping — The Big Treehouse Announcement!

103 | The Tragedy Narrative of Dementia

102 | Hospital Stays & Delirium + What You Should Know & What You Can Do

101 | Housekeeping — YouTube, Seasonal Puzzle Release, & Treehouse Update

100 | New Medicare Dementia Care Model

099 | Not Everything is Sexual: Importance of Identifying Behavioral Triggers

098 | Leqembi: Beyond the Hype

097 | Aphasia and Dementia + 10 Strategies for Better Communication

096 | Housekeeping — Children’s Book, Big Change to Dozens, Treehouse Update, & Sad News

095 | HIV-Associated Dementia — Virus in the Brain

094 | Navigating the Battle of Bathing in Dementia Care

093 | Housekeeping — Bathing Webinar, Seasonal Release, New Initiative, & Treehouse Update

092 | Hearing Loss and Dementia: What's the Connection?

091 | Unpopular Opinion: Caregiving is a Choice

090 | Housekeeping — Offer, Giveaway, Webinar, Caregiver Retreat, and More

089 | Dementia Caregiver, Are You Giving the Worst Care Possible?

088 | Q&A: Accepting a Dementia Diagnosis, Doctor's Appointments, and Showers

087 | Huntington's Disease — Oh Chromosome 4!

086 | Housekeeping — Free Webinar, Treehouses, Turtles, Magic, and More

085 | Activities for People with Dementia Across the Stages ft. Relish

084 | Decreasing Stigma While Spreading Awareness of Dementia — A Cautionary Message

083 | Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease — What in the Prion is that!?

082 | Housekeeping — Puzzles, Resources, Updates and Webinars!

081 | The Role of Genetics in Dementia ft. Probably Genetic
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