At the window with Dementia
At the window with Dementia
Laura Banner
An informative and often candid perspective of dementia from the standpoint of a Nurse Practitioner specializing in dementia, a family member of many people with dementia and someone who is concerned that in the future I may develop dementia.
At the window with Dementia - Episode 35 "Caregiver Tuesday Tips"
How do you prepare for the holidays when a loved on has dementia.  Caregiver Tuesday Tips provides good advise to help make the holidays less stressful for you and your LO.
Nov 10, 2020
10 min
At the window with Dementia - Episode 34 "The ugly side of dementia caregiving"
A raw and honest conversation about how being a caregiver can change your outlook.
Nov 3, 2020
19 min
At the window with Dementia - Episode 33 "The unexpected family of dementia"
Being a caregiver of someone with dementia will likely be the most difficult thing  you will ever do.  Being part of a support group can offer you the emotional connection you need to help make this otherwise difficult journey a bit less frightening....
Oct 27, 2020
13 min
At the window with Dementia - Episode 32 "Nothing is safe when you're a caregiver"
When you are a caregiver of someone with dementia or any other progressive disease you know how your world can be flipped upside down.  The 24/7 demands can and DO take a toll on you.  This episode is focused on you and your needs.
Oct 20, 2020
13 min
At the window with Dementia - Episode 31 "Dementia friendly activities for you and your loved one"
At a loss of ideas for activities for your LO with dementia to engage in?  Listen to this episode!  It will provide you with things to think about and activities to try to make each day a little more enjoyable for you both.
Oct 13, 2020
12 min
At the window with Dementia - Episode 30 "Are you getting your dementia questions answered"
Too often your doctor's appointment comes and goes before you know it and you leave thinking of all the questions you forgot to ask.  This happens to everyone but what do you do when you get home and find yourself needing information? Caregivers do you...
Oct 6, 2020
13 min
At the window with Dementia - Episode 29 "Looking through the window at dementia"
In this episode I talk about the importance of having good credible information about dementia and how you can get it.
Sep 29, 2020
13 min
At the window with Dementia - Episode 28 "Changing seasons with dementia"
The change of seasons can bring on unexpected confusion to your loved one with dementia.  This episode with give you some things to consider as you prepare for the Fall/Autumn season.
Sep 22, 2020
8 min
At the window with Dementia - Episode 27 "What it means to be a dementia caregiver"
Until you've been a caregiver, you can't possibly understand what is involved and what you sacrifice in order to care for a loved one.  Being a caregiver for someone with dementia is one of the most selfless tasks someone can ever take on.  Spend a few...
Sep 15, 2020
10 min
At the window with Dementia - Episode 26 "Dementia Grypes - Observations and Frustrations"
Dementia Grypes is a series that I started over a year ago on my website https://www.compassionateeducation.comThis podcast is a collection of my top gripes. I spell it will a "y" instead of an "i" because it is all about observations and frustrations...
Sep 8, 2020
14 min
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