Dr. Lakelyn dives into practical tips for hands-on dementia care. She’s joined by author and dementia care expert David Troxel, who covers the importance of the approach to care and other tips like how to make bathing and personal care easier.
Episode highlights include:
- Overview of the best way to approach care
- How to turn a “no” into a “yes”
- Tips for bathing and personal care
- Ideas for meaningful engagement
Helpful links from this episode:
- The Benefits of Respite Care for Dementia Caregivers
- Guide: Home Care Solutions
- 4 Tips to Make Showering Easier
- Communication Plays Critical Role in Dementia Care
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00:00 - Intro
03:05 - How to approach dementia care
15:34 - Turning a no into a yes
23:31 - Home Instead
23:59 - Tips for personal care
32:42 - Creating meaningful engagement
37:50 - Takeaways
39:42 - Outro
