The Staying Young Show
Show Topic: Caring for One with Alzheimer’s with Special Guest Alex Allred
Co-Hosts: Judy Gaman, Walter Gaman,
Guest: Alex Allred
Segment 1
Being a caregiver can be hard, especially when caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or Dementia. We have a very special guest coming up, Alex Allred author of Operation Caregivers.
Share times when we have been the caregiver What do we see in patients that are also caregivers? Mental and Physical health issues What happens after a caregiver is relieved of their duties? Welcome Alexandra - Tell us why you wrote this bookDoc Shock
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When we come back, our special guest Alex Allred and more on her book Operation Careivers.
Segment 2
Intro
ANDERSON - Immortal minute – 2 min.
Your book deals with a lot of humor ... how does one find humor in Alzheimer's or dementia?
Why is this so important right now? Seems like we're suddenly hearing about dementia and Alzheimer's all the time now.
Caring for the caregiver: How to protect your own health and sanity while caring for a loved one.
Caregiver guilt: What it is, and how to give yourself grace?
Dementia and elder scams: How to protect your loved ones from getting ripped off?
Segment 3
Intro
Dementia Defender Teaser: 844-WELL-100
Today we’re visiting with Alex Allred, author of Operation Caregivers
-Operation Caregivers is VERY personal. Why share so many personal details of your parent lives?
-What are the hard conversations you need to have with loved ones now, to better prepare for the future
-Tips for speaking to a loved one with Alzheimer’s/Dementia while retaining their dignity
-Suddenly obtained power of attorney? Five things to do, and five things not to do
-Dementia IS in your future. Here are three ways to prepare now for the inevitable ... (I know this is a bold statement and I do it on purpose because its true - you will either know someone, have a loved one or you yourself will be stricken but we don't have to be afraid of it)
Medical Mania Trivia – Guest Bryan
T or F Antibiotics are prescribed for viruses. (F) Is the brain attached to the top of the skull or does it simply float around? (suspended in Cerebrospinal fluid) The right side of the brain controls which side of the body? (the left) What is the purpose of the epiglottis and where is it found?(Back of the throat closes during swallowing to prevent food going down your windpipe) The duodenum, jejunum, and ileum are parts of what organ in the body? (Small intestine)Open discussion
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