We all experience storms in our world. Some are small rain storms, and some are category five hurricanes. What are you facing? What are you doing to help deal with these storms? Write me - carol@letstalkdementia.org .
Life can be difficult, even on a good day. Throw caregiving in the mix, stir in some anxiety, toss in a negative outlook, and you produce an unhappy experience. Living life with a "YES PERSPECTIVE" helps every hard situation feel less stressful!
"Breaking up is hard to do," according to Neil Sedaka. Breaking up with your sofa or recliner might be a good thing to consider. What about a love affair? Tune in to learn more.
BECAUSE brand incontinence supplies have changed my sister's life. I hope you will check them out. https://becausemarket.com/products/boosters
Do you have a hero? I do. Actually, my sister has a HERO, and it is an amazing medication dispensing device. If you take several medications a day, or if you are dispensing several medications a day for someone else, you need a HERO. To learn more go to https://herohealth.com/medicare/ .
Calories, lettuce, romaine lettuce and mushroom coffee are the topics of today's show. Who wants mushrooms in their coffee? I do, and I hope you will, also.
Did you know olive oil helps reduce the risk of death from cardiovascular disease, cancer, respiratory disease, AND (drum roll, please) neurodegenerative disease. Who knew? However, you need to use a good quality oil. Listen in to learn more.
One out of four American families caregive for someone over the age of 50! This caregiving can lead to Caregiver Syndrome. What is it? Do you have it?
Silence can be golden. Every moment of the day does not need to be filled with sound and bright lights. Silence can be healing!
TrueDark blue light blocking glasses are an amazing way to improve your quality AND quantity of sleep. These glasses help your brain produce melatonin. Melatonin helps you sleep! The glasses are inexpensive, non-invasive, and easy to wear. I LOVE MY GLASSES. Click HERE to order.
If you are using a "To Do List" with your loved one with dementia, it might not be going so well. Why is that?
No one enjoys living "in the midst of chaos," yet dementia caregiving, and life in general, can cause this to occur. What is the best approach?
A good assisted living is such a blessing, but things do not always go as we hope. How do we respond to this?
I am thankful for: babies, (especially my new granddaughter), peanut butter, and YOU! What are you thankful for? Have you announced your thanksgivings? Why should you?
If Dad wants to apologize for something that happened many years ago, how do we handle that?
Banana Tea is wonderful to help you go to sleep, as is doTerra Serenity Oil. Listen to this podcast to learn more.
In an effort not to waste any part of the fruits and vegetables we eat, I have investigated eating the banana peel. It is good for you and tastes like -- BANANA!
There are two different types of cinnamon. Ceylon Cinnamon is the type that is healthy. Does it have health benefits? I have great news to share.
Sumo Oranges are my favorite fruit, and it is Sumo Orange season. I'm a happy girl. I am using the orange peel in my smoothie. Is that a nutritional addition? Listen in to learn!
Heartburn can make you, the caregiver, uncomfortable. Heartburn can make your loved one with dementia uncomfortable. Rather than adding another medication, try Full Leaf Tea Company Heartburn Relief Tea. I have been drinking it each morning for a few months, and I am astonished at how much better I feel. Here is the link to order it - https://bit.ly/3XjhYi1