• Removing Driving Privileges: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias / Practical Tips and Candid Conversations
    Jul 30 2024

    If you can successfully leverage tip one in this episode you will have an easy path to removing driving privileges. As caregivers for our husbands, parents, and other loved ones with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia, we both learned that driving privileges are a sensitive and important issue to address. In the beginning stages of dementia, our primary goal is to balance safety with our care receivers' desire for independence. We are Sue Ryan and Nancy Treaster, and through our experiences, we've offer four key tips for removing driving privileges.

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    27 mins
  • Wandering: Ten Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias / Practical Tips and Candid Conversations
    Jul 30 2024

    I wish I had known about this child proofing tip before I spent so much money on locksmiths. In this episode we talk about wandering. As caregivers for our husbands, parents, and other loved ones with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia, we've learned that wandering is a complex and often frightening behavior that requires careful management. Wandering can occur both inside and outside the home, during day or night, and each scenario presents unique challenges. We are Sue Ryan and Nancy Treaster, and through our experiences, we have four tips to address wandering while maintaining our loved ones' dignity as well as ensuring their safety.

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    20 mins
  • Communication – in the Beginning: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias / Practical Tips and Candid Conversations
    Jul 30 2024

    You are going to wish you knew about the third tip in this episode much earlier! As caregivers for our husbands, parents, and other loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease and types of dementia, we've learned that communication is a constantly evolving process. In the beginning (the early season of the diagnosis), our primary goal is to help our care receivers maintain as much dignity and independence as possible. We are Sue Ryan and Nancy Treaster, and through our experiences, we've developed four tips to help you communicate.

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    21 mins
  • Memory Loss: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias / Practical Tips and Candid Conversations
    Jul 30 2024

    Does it feel like a punch in the gut every time you realize something new your loved one has forgotten? As caregivers for our husbands, parents, and other loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia, we've learned that memory loss in the early stages is a challenging journey. In the beginning (the early season of the diagnosis), our primary goal is to help our care receivers maintain as much dignity and independence as possible while providing support behind the scenes. We are Sue Ryan and Nancy Treaster, and through our experiences, we have four main tips that we'd like to share with you.

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    30 mins
  • Meet Our Podcast Team – Who We Are and Why We Created a Podcast for Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias Family Caregivers
    Jul 30 2024

    We are Sue Ryan, Nancy Treaster, and Merritt Treaster. In this episode we're introducing ourselves to you and sharing why we are so passionate about bringing you practical tips and candid conversations for Alzheimer’s and other dementia family caregivers.

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    3 mins
  • Finally! Practical tips and candid conversations for Alzheimer's and other dementia family caregivers.
    Jul 10 2024

    The Caregiver’s Journey is an innovative and refreshing way to learn how to tackle day-to-day Alzheimer's and other dementia family caregiving challenges. Using practical tips and candid conversations, Sue and Nancy help you navigate caregiving’s ups and downs, so you move from feeling frustrated and overwhelmed to confident and supported.

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    2 mins