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The Caregiver's JourneyPreparing for Stormy Weather: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other DementiasAre you prepared if a major storm threatens your area? Do you know whether to evacuate or shelter in place with your loved one who has dementia? Have you created a communication plan that accounts for potential power outages and cell tower failures?
We are Sue Ryan and Nancy Treaster. As caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer's and other types of dementia, we understand how storm season brings critical decisions that require advance planning. Whether your loved one lives at home or in a care community, preparing for storms demands special considerations for people living with...
2025-12-3022 min
The Caregiver's JourneyDementia Caregiving and TV: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias"The difference between TV as comfort and TV as chaos isn't the screen—it's understanding how the changing brain experiences what's on it."
Do you rely on television to help occupy your loved one's time? Does your care receiver seem agitated or anxious when the TV is on? Have you noticed them leaving the room when a show is playing or struggling to follow programs they once enjoyed?
We are Sue Ryan and Nancy Treaster. As caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer's and other types of dementia, we've learned that what soothes us as ca...
2025-12-1329 min
The Caregiver's JourneyFamily Dynamics in Caregiving: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other DementiasAre you struggling to pull your family together to create a working support system for someone living with dementia? Do you find family members disagreeing on what needs to be done or how to help? You're not alone, and there's a path forward.
We are Sue Ryan and Nancy Treaster. As caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer's and other types of dementia, we've learned that transforming family dynamics into effective teamwork is one of the most challenging—yet most rewarding—aspects of the caregiving journey.
In this episode, we spoke with Dr. Barry Jacobs, a cl...
2025-12-0226 min
The Caregiver's JourneyNavigating Death Related Responsibilities: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other DementiasDo you know what you need to do immediately after your loved one passes? Many caregivers don't. Are you worried about missing important tasks or feeling overwhelmed by the sheer volume of administrative, financial, and legal responsibilities?
We are Sue Ryan and Nancy Treaster. As caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer's and other types of dementia, we've navigated the challenging process of handling death-related responsibilities firsthand. Between us, we've experienced the loss of multiple loved ones and learned valuable lessons about what needs to be done and when.
Connect with us and share your...
2025-11-1828 min
The Caregiver's JourneyNavigating Death Related Responsibilities: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other DementiasDo you know what you need to do immediately after your loved one passes? Many caregivers don't. Are you worried about missing important tasks or feeling overwhelmed by the sheer volume of administrative, financial, and legal responsibilities? We are Sue Ryan and Nancy Treaster. As caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer's and other types of dementia, we've navigated the challenging process of handling death-related responsibilities firsthand. Between us, we've experienced the loss of multiple loved ones and learned valuable lessons about what needs to be done and when. Connect with us and share your tips: Website: https://thecaregiversjourney.org...
2025-11-1828 min
The Caregiver's JourneyAre You Part of the Sandwich Generation? Five Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other DementiasAre you feeling overwhelmed trying to care for aging parents while raising children? Do you find yourself stretched thin between different generations, each with their own unique needs?
My name is Sue Ryan. As a caregiver for loved ones with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia, I understand the unique challenges faced by those in the sandwich generations. I recently spoke with Christy Byrne Yates, a licensed educational psychologist and author of “Building a Legacy of Love: Thriving in the Sandwich Generation.” Christy has personally navigated the challenges of caring for aging parents while...
2025-11-0420 min
The Caregiver's JourneyAre You Part of the Sandwich Generation? Five Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other DementiasAre you feeling overwhelmed trying to care for aging parents while raising children? Do you find yourself stretched thin between different generations, each with their own unique needs? My name is Sue Ryan. As a caregiver for loved ones with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia, I understand the unique challenges faced by those in the sandwich generations. I recently spoke with Christy Byrne Yates, a licensed educational psychologist and author of “Building a Legacy of Love: Thriving in the Sandwich Generation.” Christy has personally navigated the challenges of caring for aging parents while raising her own children, and sh...
2025-11-0420 min
The Caregiver's JourneyNavigating Grief Throughout Caregiving: Six Essential Tips / Alzheimer's and Other DementiasHave you noticed yourself feeling sad when your loved one can't remember their phone number? Do you find yourself withdrawing from friends or losing patience more easily? These feelings might be grief—and you may not even realize it's happening. We are Sue Ryan and Nancy Treaster. As caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer's and other types of dementia, we've learned that grief doesn't only come after our loved one passes away. It's present throughout our entire caregiving journey, from the moment of diagnosis through each individual change along the way. The good news is that understanding grief—recognizing it...
2025-10-2126 min
The Caregiver's JourneyNavigating Grief Throughout Caregiving: Six Essential Tips / Alzheimer's and Other DementiasHave you noticed yourself feeling sad when your loved one can't remember their phone number? Do you find yourself withdrawing from friends or losing patience more easily? These feelings might be grief—and you may not even realize it's happening.
We are Sue Ryan and Nancy Treaster. As caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer's and other types of dementia, we've learned that grief doesn't only come after our loved one passes away. It's present throughout our entire caregiving journey, from the moment of diagnosis through each individual change along the way.
The good news is...
2025-10-2126 min
The Caregiver's JourneyNavigating Dementia Caregiving Roadmap: Later On Steps 18-20 / Alzheimer’s and Other DementiasHave you reached the point where you're now fully responsible for your loved one's care and safety? Do you find yourself guiding others or managing all aspects of their daily needs? You've entered what we call "later on"—the final stage of the caregiving journey, and while some aspects may feel more manageable, new challenges and emotions emerge that require specific attention and planning. This final phase completes our comprehensive 20-step roadmap for dementia caregiving, covering the essential steps when you've moved beyond the messy middle into full caregiving responsibility. Connect with us and share your tips: Website: ht...
2025-10-0716 min
The Caregiver's JourneyNavigating Dementia Caregiving Roadmap: Later On Steps 18-20 / Alzheimer’s and Other DementiasHave you reached the point where you're now fully responsible for your loved one's care and safety? Do you find yourself guiding others or managing all aspects of their daily needs? You've entered what we call "later on"—the final stage of the caregiving journey, and while some aspects may feel more manageable, new challenges and emotions emerge that require specific attention and planning.
This final phase completes our comprehensive 20-step roadmap for dementia caregiving, covering the essential steps when you've moved beyond the messy middle into full caregiving responsibility.
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2025-10-0716 min
The Caregiver's JourneyNavigating Dementia Caregiving Roadmap: Messy Middle Steps 11-17 / Alzheimer’s and Other DementiasHave you moved beyond the initial steps of your caregiving journey and now find yourself needing to take more control while your loved one still believes they can do most things independently? Are you noticing that simple tasks are becoming increasingly challenging for them, yet they resist your help? You’re not alone! You’ve entered what we call the “messy middle” stage of your caregiving journey.
We created for you the comprehensive, 20-step caregiving journey roadmap guide, Navigating Dementia Caregiving Roadmap
Connect with us and share your tips:
Website: https://thecaregiversjourney.org/Donat...
2025-09-2329 min
The Caregiver's JourneyNavigating Dementia Caregiving Roadmap: Messy Middle Steps 11-17 / Alzheimer’s and Other DementiasConnect with us and share your tips: Website: https://thecaregiversjourney.org/Donate: https://give.cornerstone.cc/thecaregiversjourneyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecaregiversjourney/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecaregiversjourneys/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suearmstrongryan/, https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancytreaster/Email: sue@thecaregiversjourney.org, nancy@thecaregiversjourney.orgFull Show NotesAdditional Resources Mentioned Messy Middle First Steps - You recognize it’s time to assert more control 11. Focus on safety. Listen to these podcasts or read these blogs.Home Alone - Hear about the deal breakers for living home alone:21 minute TCJ podcast: 6. Home...
2025-09-2329 min
The Caregiver's JourneyNavigating Dementia Caregiving Roadmap: In the Beginning Steps 7-10 / Alzheimer’s and Other DementiasHave you completed the first six essential steps of the comprehensive 20-step caregiving journey roadmap guide Navigating Dementia Caregiving: Your Resource Roadmap for Every Stage? Are ready to take on more? Do you find yourself wanting to learn faster and more easily than trying to figure everything out on your own? If you answered ‘Yes’, you’re in the right place for the next phase of the dementia “In the Beginning” journey.
We are Sue Ryan and Nancy Treaster. As caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia, we’ve learned tha...
2025-09-0928 min
The Caregiver's JourneyNavigating Dementia Caregiving Roadmap: In the Beginning Steps 7-10 / Alzheimer’s and Other DementiasHave you completed the first six essential steps of the comprehensive 20-step caregiving journey roadmap guide Navigating Dementia Caregiving: Your Resource Roadmap for Every Stage? Are ready to take on more? Do you find yourself wanting to learn faster and more easily than trying to figure everything out on your own? If you answered ‘Yes’, you’re in the right place for the next phase of the dementia “In the Beginning” journey. We are Sue Ryan and Nancy Treaster. As caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia, we’ve learned that building knowledge, and preparing...
2025-09-0928 min
The Caregiver's JourneyNavigating Dementia Caregiving Roadmap: In the Beginning Steps 1-6 / Alzheimer’s and Other DementiasHave you ever felt overwhelmed because you don’t know what information you need, can’t find reliable sources, or feel frustrated by too much conflicting advice?
We are Sue Ryan and Nancy Treaster. As caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia, we’ve learned having a step-by-step roadmap is crucial for navigating the beginning of your caregiving journey. We recently talked with Jenny Gay, licensed clinical social worker with Emory Integrated Memory Care, about the comprehensive 20-step caregiving journey roadmap guide Navigating Dementia Caregiving: Your Resource Roadmap for Every Stage. This pod...
2025-08-2638 min
The Caregiver's JourneyNavigating Dementia Caregiving Roadmap: In the Beginning Steps 1-6 / Alzheimer’s and Other DementiasHave you ever felt overwhelmed because you don’t know what information you need, can’t find reliable sources, or feel frustrated by too much conflicting advice? We are Sue Ryan and Nancy Treaster. As caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia, we’ve learned having a step-by-step roadmap is crucial for navigating the beginning of your caregiving journey. We recently worked with Jenny Gay, licensed clinical social worker with Emory Integrated Memory Care, to create the comprehensive 20-step caregiving journey roadmap guide Navigating Dementia Caregiving: Your Resource Roadmap for Every Stage. This podcast is bring...
2025-08-2638 min
The Caregiver's JourneyWhen to Call in Palliative Care: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other DementiasAre you feeling overwhelmed by the complexity of dementia care? Do you find yourself wishing you had more support navigating medical decisions and planning for the future? You’re not alone - and there’s specialized help available that many caregivers don’t fully understand. We are Sue Ryan and Nancy Treaster. As caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia, we both wish we had understood what palliative care is and how to leverage it earlier in our journeys. Unfortunately, when palliative care was first explained to us, it was explained incorrectly, and neither...
2025-08-1228 min
The Caregiver's JourneyWhen to Call in Palliative Care: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other DementiasAre you feeling overwhelmed by the complexity of dementia care? Do you find yourself wishing you had more support navigating medical decisions and planning for the future? You’re not alone - and there’s specialized help available that many caregivers don’t fully understand.
We are Sue Ryan and Nancy Treaster. As caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia, we both wish we had understood what palliative care is and how to leverage it earlier in our journeys. Unfortunately, when palliative care was first explained to us, it was e...
2025-08-1228 min
The Caregiver's JourneyAligning Work and Caregiving Responsibilities: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other DementiasHave you ever thought, "I wish I knew how to have a constructive conversation with my manager about how to align my work responsibilities and my caregiving responsibilities?" Today we're sharing strategies to help working family caregivers thrive at both work and at home. We're sharing four tips. We are Sue Ryan and Nancy Treaster. As caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer's and other types of dementia, we understand how caregivers often feel torn between their responsibilities at home and their professional responsibilities, which they're trying desperately to fulfill, often without support. Connect with us and share your tips...
2025-07-2926 min
The Caregiver's JourneyAligning Work and Caregiving Responsibilities: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other DementiasHave you ever thought, "I wish I knew how to have a constructive conversation with my manager about how to align my work responsibilities and my caregiving responsibilities?" Today we're sharing strategies to help working family caregivers thrive at both work and at home. We're sharing four tips.
We are Sue Ryan and Nancy Treaster. As caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer's and other types of dementia, we understand how caregivers often feel torn between their responsibilities at home and their professional responsibilities, which they're trying desperately to fulfill, often without support.
Connect with...
2025-07-2926 min
The Caregiver's JourneyCreate Your Personal Caregiving Support Network: Five Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias“In the marathon that is caregiving, the difference between exhaustion and endurance isn’t willpower, it’s the strength of the support network we build around us.” Sue Ryan Are you feeling overwhelmed by the responsibilities of caregiving? Do you find yourself thinking, “I don’t have time to get everything done.” or “I should be able to do this myself.”? You’re not alone, and there’s a better way forward. We are Sue Ryan and Nancy Treaster. As caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia, we’ve learned building a strong personal support ne...
2025-07-1522 min
The Caregiver's JourneyCreate Your Personal Caregiving Support Network: Five Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias“In the marathon that is caregiving, the difference between exhaustion and endurance isn’t willpower, it’s the strength of the support network we build around us.” Sue Ryan
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the responsibilities of caregiving? Do you find yourself thinking, “I don’t have time to get everything done.” or “I should be able to do this myself.”? You’re not alone, and there’s a better way forward.
We are Sue Ryan and Nancy Treaster. As caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia...
2025-07-1522 min
The Caregiver's JourneyIs the Medicare GUIDE Program for you?: Three Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other DementiasIs the Medicare GUIDE Program for you? Today Nancy and I are sharing insights from Amy Imes of Emory's Integrated Memory Care about the new Medicare Program GUIDE. We're going to help you understand what it is and how to know if you can leverage it. We're sharing three tips.
We are Sue Ryan and Nancy Treaster. As caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer's and other types of dementia, we are so excited to share this information with you. This is an awesome opportunity to learn about the US Medicare GUIDE Program. With big announcements happening...
2025-07-0124 min
The Caregiver's JourneyIs the Medicare GUIDE Program for you?: Three Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other DementiasIs the Medicare GUIDE Program for you? Today Nancy and I are sharing insights from Amy Imes of Emory's Integrated Memory Care about the new Medicare Program GUIDE. We're going to help you understand what it is and how to know if you can leverage it. We're sharing three tips. We are Sue Ryan and Nancy Treaster. As caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer's and other types of dementia, we are so excited to share this information with you. This is an awesome opportunity to learn about the US Medicare GUIDE Program. With big announcements happening on July 1, 2025, we're...
2025-07-0124 min
The Caregiver's JourneyStudying Sleep Early in the Dementia Journey: Five Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias Do you wish you could get a good night’s sleep? We do too! We are Sue Ryan and Nancy Treaster. As caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia, we appreciate the insights Dr. Glenna Brewster, PhD, RN, FNP-BC, Assistant Professor at Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing at Emory University, shared for all of us about her sleep study titled SLEEPMATE, and how we can all create good sleep habits. Dr. Glenna Brewster’s background is impressive, and her passion for good sleep is inspiring! In addition to her responsibilities as a profes...
2025-06-1724 min
The Caregiver's JourneyStudying Sleep Early in the Dementia Journey: Five Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
Do you wish you could get a good night’s sleep? We do too!
We are Sue Ryan and Nancy Treaster. As caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia, we appreciate the insights Dr. Glenna Brewster, PhD, RN, FNP-BC, Assistant Professor at Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing at Emory University, shared for all of us about her sleep study titled SLEEPMATE, and how we can all create good sleep habits.
Dr. Glenna Brewster’s background is impressive, and her passion for good sleep is inspiring! In add...
2025-06-1724 min
The Caregiver's JourneyStudying Experienced Caregivers: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias"When it comes to caregiving, the assumption about being able to take what we've learned and just naturally grow is not always going to be true."
How do you think you would feel if you were caregiving for a second or third person living with dementia? Would you feel more prepared because of your previous experience? If you answered "yes," you might be surprised by what research is revealing about experienced caregivers.
We are Sue Ryan and Nancy Treaster. As caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer's and other types of dementia, both of us...
2025-06-1026 min
The Caregiver's JourneyStudying Experienced Caregivers: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias"When it comes to caregiving, the assumption about being able to take what we've learned and just naturally grow is not always going to be true." How do you think you would feel if you were caregiving for a second or third person living with dementia? Would you feel more prepared because of your previous experience? If you answered "yes," you might be surprised by what research is revealing about experienced caregivers. We are Sue Ryan and Nancy Treaster. As caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer's and other types of dementia, both of us have been caregivers more than...
2025-06-1026 min
The Caregiver's JourneyLearn to Navigate Support Systems: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias“An educated and confident family caregiver who knows what to do in their role is really the absolute best medicine for the care receiver.” Dr. Carolyn Clevenger Do you know extensive research specifically focused on dementia caregivers is being conducted? Are you aware of innovative studies designed to equip family caregivers with navigation skills? Now you will, and you’ll be learning about valuable opportunities to strengthen your caregiving journey. We are Sue Ryan and Nancy Treaster. As caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia, we are continuously learning new ways to support...
2025-06-0322 min
The Caregiver's JourneyLearn to Navigate Support Systems: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias“An educated and confident family caregiver who knows what to do in their role is really the absolute best medicine for the care receiver.” Dr. Carolyn Clevenger
Do you know extensive research specifically focused on dementia caregivers is being conducted? Are you aware of innovative studies designed to equip family caregivers with navigation skills? Now you will, and you’ll be learning about valuable opportunities to strengthen your caregiving journey.
We are Sue Ryan and Nancy Treaster. As caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer’s and other types of demen...
2025-06-0322 min
The Caregiver's JourneyBuild a Partnership With Your Care Community: Six Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other DementiasIs your loved one in a memory care community, or are you considering moving them into one? Understanding how to build a collaborative relationship with the care team is crucial for ensuring the best outcomes for your loved one.
We are Sue Ryan and Nancy Treaster. As caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer's and other types of dementia, we've learned that creating a true partnership with care community staff can dramatically improve quality of care and reduce stress for everyone involved.
We recently spoke with James Lee, CEO and co-founder of Bella Groves, an...
2025-05-2029 min
The Caregiver's JourneyBuild a Partnership With Your Care Community: Six Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other DementiasIs your loved one in a memory care community, or are you considering moving them into one? Understanding how to build a collaborative relationship with the care team is crucial for ensuring the best outcomes for your loved one. We are Sue Ryan and Nancy Treaster. As caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer's and other types of dementia, we've learned that creating a true partnership with care community staff can dramatically improve quality of care and reduce stress for everyone involved. We recently spoke with James Lee, CEO and co-founder of Bella Groves, an award-winning memory care community. With...
2025-05-2029 min
The Caregiver's JourneyHow To Create a Care Plan: Five Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other DementiasAre you prepared for others to take care of your loved one? Do you have a care plan in place? Having a comprehensive care plan is one of the most important tools a caregiver can create — not just for emergencies, but for everyday peace of mind. We are Sue Ryan and Nancy Treaster. As caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia, we’ve learned the importance of creating a care plan for our loved one. We spoke with Amanda Lukoff, co-founder and CEO of Eleplan, about what a care plan is and how to create...
2025-04-2226 min
The Caregiver's JourneyHow To Create a Care Plan: Five Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other DementiasAre you prepared for others to take care of your loved one? Do you have a care plan in place? Having a comprehensive care plan is one of the most important tools a caregiver can create — not just for emergencies, but for everyday peace of mind.
We are Sue Ryan and Nancy Treaster. As caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia, we’ve learned the importance of creating a care plan for our loved one. We spoke with Amanda Lukoff, co-founder and CEO of Eleplan, about what a care plan is and ho...
2025-04-2226 min
The Caregiver's JourneyNavigating the Caregiver Hiring Process: Five Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other DementiasWhen the time comes to bring professional caregiving support into your loved one’s life, the process can feel overwhelming. Whether you’re hiring a caregiver for home care or to complement care in a community setting, understanding how to find, evaluate, and select the right person is crucial for both your peace of mind and your loved one’s well being. We are Nancy Treaster and Sue Ryan, we’ve developed five essential tips for hiring a paid caregiver, based on real experiences and practical advice from caregiving experts. These insights will help you navigate this important transition with confiden...
2025-04-0828 min
The Caregiver's JourneyNavigating the Caregiver Hiring Process: Five Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other DementiasWhen the time comes to bring professional caregiving support into your loved one’s life, the process can feel overwhelming. Whether you’re hiring a caregiver for home care or to complement care in a community setting, understanding how to find, evaluate, and select the right person is crucial for both your peace of mind and your loved one’s well being.
We are Nancy Treaster and Sue Ryan, we’ve developed five essential tips for hiring a paid caregiver, based on real experiences and practical advice from caregiving experts. These insights will help you navigate this importan...
2025-04-0828 min
The Caregiver's JourneyThey Know What We Don’t, Elder Law Attorneys: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other DementiasWe don't know what we don't know. But elder law attorneys do, and their expertise can be transformational for families facing aging-related challenges. Whether you're dealing with a recent diagnosis, planning for potential long-term care needs, or simply trying to prepare for the future, understanding how and when to work with an elder law attorney can make all the difference in your journey. In this episode, we'll explore four essential tips for working with elder law attorneys, based on insights from Beth Prather, a board-certified elder law attorney with 32 years of experience, and Courtney Lovejoy, an elder law attorney with...
2025-03-2533 min
The Caregiver's JourneyThey Know What We Don’t, Elder Law Attorneys: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other DementiasWe don't know what we don't know. But elder law attorneys do, and their expertise can be transformational for families facing aging-related challenges. Whether you're dealing with a recent diagnosis, planning for potential long-term care needs, or simply trying to prepare for the future, understanding how and when to work with an elder law attorney can make all the difference in your journey.
In this episode, we'll explore four essential tips for working with elder law attorneys, based on insights from Beth Prather, a board-certified elder law attorney with 32 years of experience, and Courtney Lovejoy, an elder...
2025-03-2533 min
The Caregiver's JourneyFinding Peace in Preparation: End of Life Service Preplanning: Eight Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other DementiasWhen you’re grieving, the last thing you need to be doing is planning a service. Pre-planning allows you to make only two decisions when death occurs: what day and what time the service will be held. Everything else can be arranged in advance, giving you the space to honor your loved one while processing your grief. We are Sue Ryan and Nancy Treaster, and we recently spoke with Greg Cannon, who has more than 45 years of experience in the funeral profession, including as a funeral director. Greg shared his expertise on planning ahead for a loved one’s serv...
2025-03-1127 min
The Caregiver's JourneyFinding Peace in Preparation: End of Life Service Preplanning: Eight Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other DementiasWhen you’re grieving, the last thing you need to be doing is planning a service. Pre-planning allows you to make only two decisions when death occurs: what day and what time the service will be held. Everything else can be arranged in advance, giving you the space to honor your loved one while processing your grief.
We are Sue Ryan and Nancy Treaster, and we recently spoke with Greg Cannon, who has more than 45 years of experience in the funeral profession, including as a funeral director. Greg shared his expertise on planning ahead fo...
2025-03-1127 min
The Caregiver's JourneyWhen To Call In Hospice: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other DementiasAs caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer's and other types of dementia, we've learned that there are many misconceptions about hospice care. Today, we're joined by hospice nurses Nancy Heyerman and Brenda Kizzire to help clarify what hospice really is and when to consider it. Through their extensive experience, they've developed four essential tips to help you navigate this important transition in your caregiving journey. Connect with us and share your tips: Website: https://www.thecaregiversjourney.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecaregiversjourney/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCaregiversJourneys/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suearmstrongryan/, https://www.linkedin.com...
2025-02-2527 min
The Caregiver's JourneyWhen To Call In Hospice: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other DementiasAs caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer's and other types of dementia, we've learned that there are many misconceptions about hospice care. Today, we're joined by hospice nurses Nancy Heyerman and Brenda Kizzire to help clarify what hospice really is and when to consider it. Through their extensive experience, they've developed four essential tips to help you navigate this important transition in your caregiving journey.
Connect with us and share your tips:
Website: https://www.thecaregiversjourney.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecaregiversjourney/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCaregiversJourneys/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suearmstrongryan...
2025-02-2527 min
The Caregiver's JourneyTime for a Change? Tips When Considering Home and Community Living Options: Five Essential Tips / Alzheimer's and Other DementiasAs caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer's and other types of dementia, we often face the challenging question: "Is it time to change my care receiver's living situation?" We are Nancy Treaster and Sue Ryan, and through our experiences, we've developed five essential tips to help you navigate this complex decision-making process. Connect with us and share your tips: Website: https://www.thecaregiversjourney.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecaregiversjourney/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCaregiversJourneys/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suearmstrongryan/, https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancytreaster/Email: sue@thecaregiversjourney.com, nancy@thecaregiversjourney.comFull...
2025-02-0934 min
The Caregiver's JourneyTime for a Change? Tips When Considering Home and Community Living Options: Five Essential Tips / Alzheimer's and Other DementiasAs caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer's and other types of dementia, we often face the challenging question: "Is it time to change my care receiver's living situation?" We are Nancy Treaster and Sue Ryan, and through our experiences, we've developed five essential tips to help you navigate this complex decision-making process.
Connect with us and share your tips:
Website: https://www.thecaregiversjourney.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecaregiversjourney/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCaregiversJourneys/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suearmstrongryan/, https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancytreaster/Email: sue@thecaregiversjourney.com, nancy@thecaregiversjourney.com
2025-02-0934 min
The Caregiver's JourneyThe Realities of Caregiver Self-Care: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other DementiasWhen you’re caring for a family member with Alzheimer’s or other type of dementia, you’ve probably heard countless times: “Don’t forget to take care of yourself.” While well-intentioned, this advice can feel overwhelming when you’re already juggling multiple responsibilities! Through our conversation with Elizabeth Miller, we’ve learned that effective self-care is about more than just general advice — it’s about finding practical, sustainable ways to maintain your own wellbeing while caring for others. Connect with us and share your tips: Website: https://www.thecaregiversjourney.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecaregiversjourney/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCare...
2025-01-2824 min
The Caregiver's JourneyThe Realities of Caregiver Self-Care: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other DementiasWhen you’re caring for a family member with Alzheimer’s or other type of dementia, you’ve probably heard countless times: “Don’t forget to take care of yourself.” While well-intentioned, this advice can feel overwhelming when you’re already juggling multiple responsibilities!
Through our conversation with Elizabeth Miller, we’ve learned that effective self-care is about more than just general advice — it’s about finding practical, sustainable ways to maintain your own wellbeing while caring for others.
Connect with us and share your tips:
Website: https://www.thecaregiversjourney.comInstagram: https://www.instagra...
2025-01-2824 min
The Caregiver's JourneySupporting Your Parent Through Their Caregiving Journey: Six Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other DementiasWhen a parent is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or another type of dementia and the other parent begins their caregiving journey, the dynamic between the caregiving parent and child shifts dramatically. Through our experiences and conversations with families navigating this transition, we've developed six essential tips to help you support your parent as they take on the role of primary caregiver. Connect with us and share your tips: Website: https://www.thecaregiversjourney.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecaregiversjourney/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCaregiversJourneys/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suearmstrongryan/, https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancytreaster/Email: sue@thecaregiversjourney.co...
2024-12-3028 min
The Caregiver's JourneySupporting Your Parent Through Their Caregiving Journey: Six Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other DementiasWhen a parent is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or another type of dementia and the other parent begins their caregiving journey, the dynamic between the caregiving parent and child shifts dramatically. Through our experiences and conversations with families navigating this transition, we've developed six essential tips to help you support your parent as they take on the role of primary caregiver.
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2024-12-3028 min
The Caregiver's JourneyDental Care Update: Three New Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias"I discovered a growth on his gum that was only slightly smaller than a marble. That's when I learned dental care involves much more than just brushing teeth."
As caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer's and other types of dementia, we're continuously learning and adapting our care approaches. Through recent experiences, we've discovered important new aspects of dental care that we believe could help other caregivers on their journey.
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2024-12-1723 min
The Caregiver's JourneyDental Care Update: Three New Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias"I discovered a growth on his gum that was only slightly smaller than a marble. That's when I learned dental care involves much more than just brushing teeth." As caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer's and other types of dementia, we're continuously learning and adapting our care approaches. Through recent experiences, we've discovered important new aspects of dental care that we believe could help other caregivers on their journey. Connect with us and share your tips: Website: https://www.thecaregiversjourney.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecaregiversjourney/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCaregiversJourneys/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suearmstrongryan/, h...
2024-12-1723 min
The Caregiver's JourneyDelusion Support: Six Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other DementiasWhen your loved one experiences delusions or hallucinations for the first time, it can be frightening and overwhelming for everyone involved. As caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia, we've learned how to navigate these challenging moments.
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2024-12-1039 min
The Caregiver's JourneyDelusion Support: Six Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other DementiasWhen your loved one experiences delusions or hallucinations for the first time, it can be frightening and overwhelming for everyone involved. As caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia, we've learned how to navigate these challenging moments. See Full Show Notes here Connect with us and share your tips: Website: https://www.thecaregiversjourney.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecaregiversjourney/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCaregiversJourneys/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suearmstrongryan/, https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancytreaster/Email: sue@thecaregiversjourney.com, nancy@thecaregiversjourney.comAdditional Resources Mentioned These re...
2024-12-1039 min
The Caregiver's JourneyCreating Engaging Activities: Three Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other DementiasAs caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia, we often struggle with adapting activities to their changing abilities. Through our experiences, and what we’ve learned from others on their caregiving journeys, Nancy Treaster and I developed three important tips to help you create meaningful engagement that honors who our care receivers are today.
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Website: https://www.thecaregiversjourney.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecaregiversjourney/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCaregiversJourneys/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suearmstrongryan/, https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancytreaster/Emai...
2024-12-0325 min
The Caregiver's JourneyCreating Engaging Activities: Three Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other DementiasAs caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia, we often struggle with adapting activities to their changing abilities. Through our experiences, and what we’ve learned from others on their caregiving journeys, Nancy Treaster and I developed three important tips to help you create meaningful engagement that honors who our care receivers are today. Connect with us and share your tips: Website: https://www.thecaregiversjourney.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecaregiversjourney/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCaregiversJourneys/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suearmstrongryan/, https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancytreaster/Email: sue@thecaregiversjourney.com, nanc...
2024-12-0325 min
The Caregiver's JourneyMeaningful Caregiver Gifts: Five Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
"If you give me a spa certificate but no gift of time to go with it, I'll probably never use it."
As friends and family of Alzheimer’s and other dementia family caregivers, we want to give meaningful gifts that will actually be used and appreciated. Through our experiences and what we've learned from others on their caregiving journeys, we've developed five important categories of gifts that truly make a difference in a caregiver's life.
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2024-11-2617 min
The Caregiver's JourneyMeaningful Caregiver Gifts: Five Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias "If you give me a spa certificate but no gift of time to go with it, I'll probably never use it." As friends and family of Alzheimer’s and other dementia family caregivers, we want to give meaningful gifts that will actually be used and appreciated. Through our experiences and what we've learned from others on their caregiving journeys, we've developed five important categories of gifts that truly make a difference in a caregiver's life. See Full Show Notes hereRate, Subscribe and Share Your Tips on Social Media! Please click here to review, fo...
2024-11-2617 min
The Caregiver's JourneyMedication Management: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias"I wish I had started monitoring my husband's medication sooner than I did."
As caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer's and other types of dementia, we've learned that medication management becomes increasingly challenging. Through our experiences, and what we've learned from support groups and others on their journeys, we've developed four important tips to help you support your care receiver with medication management.
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2024-11-1920 min
The Caregiver's JourneyMedication Management: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias"I wish I had started monitoring my husband's medication sooner than I did." As caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer's and other types of dementia, we've learned that medication management becomes increasingly challenging. Through our experiences, and what we've learned from support groups and others on their journeys, we've developed four important tips to help you support your care receiver with medication management. See Full Show Notes hereRate, Subscribe and Share Your Tips on Social Media! Please click here to review, follow or subscribe to our podcast. If you don’t see your preferred platform click
2024-11-1920 min
The Caregiver's JourneyTraveling: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias“We’ve both had ‘that’ trip — the last trip that you take when you decide we’re not traveling ever again with our care receiver. Or, as we like to say, it’s the trip after the last trip you should have taken!”
We are Sue Ryan and Nancy Treaster. As caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia, we’ve learned travel decisions require careful consideration. Through our experiences, and what we’ve learned from support groups and others on their journeys, we’ve developed four important tips to help you decide whether you and y...
2024-11-1123 min
The Caregiver's JourneyTraveling: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias“We’ve both had ‘that’ trip — the last trip that you take when you decide we’re not traveling ever again with our care receiver. Or, as we like to say, it’s the trip after the last trip you should have taken!” We are Sue Ryan and Nancy Treaster. As caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia, we’ve learned travel decisions require careful consideration. Through our experiences, and what we’ve learned from support groups and others on their journeys, we’ve developed four important tips to help you decide whether you and your care receiver s...
2024-11-1123 min
The Caregiver's JourneySearch and Rescue: Three Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other DementiasThe moment you realize your loved one with dementia is missing, every second feels critical. While the natural instinct is to immediately begin searching, having a clear action plan can make the difference in finding them quickly and safely. Through insights from John Clark, a specialized dementia search and rescue expert in Georgia, we've compiled three essential tips for these frightening situations.
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Professionally Trained in Urban Searches
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2024-11-0415 min
The Caregiver's JourneySearch and Rescue: Three Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other DementiasThe moment you realize your loved one with dementia is missing, every second feels critical. While the natural instinct is to immediately begin searching, having a clear action plan can make the difference in finding them quickly and safely. Through insights from John Clark, a specialized dementia search and rescue expert in Georgia, we've compiled three essential tips for these frightening situations. Additional Resources MentionedGeorgia Emergency Search and Rescue John Clark USA 404-309-7386 carmen@georgiaemergencysearchandrescue.org Professionally Trained in Urban Searches Alzheimers, Dementia, Children, Evidence Recovery, Major Disaster Search, NASAR, Disaster Assistance Rate...
2024-11-0415 min
The Caregiver's JourneyPreparing for Holidays: Five Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other DementiasThe secret to successful holiday celebrations with our dementia care receivers isn't perfect decorations or parties—it's having a peaceful retreat space ready for them when needed. As caregivers navigating the holiday season with loved ones who have Alzheimer's and other types of dementia, we've learned that intentional planning makes all the difference. The holiday season brings additional activities, decorations, and visitors that can disrupt the routines so vital to our care receivers' well-being. Success requires careful observation, thoughtful preparation, and gradual adaptation of celebrations. Through our experiences, what we've learned from support groups, and from others on their journeys, we...
2024-10-2920 min
The Caregiver's JourneyPreparing for Holidays: Five Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other DementiasThe secret to successful holiday celebrations with our dementia care receivers isn't perfect decorations or parties—it's having a peaceful retreat space ready for them when needed.
As caregivers navigating the holiday season with loved ones who have Alzheimer's and other types of dementia, we've learned that intentional planning makes all the difference. The holiday season brings additional activities, decorations, and visitors that can disrupt the routines so vital to our care receivers' well-being. Success requires careful observation, thoughtful preparation, and gradual adaptation of celebrations.
Through our experiences, what we've learned from support groups, and fr...
2024-10-2920 min
The Caregiver's JourneyEating and Drinking: Seven Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other DementiasAs caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer's and other types of dementia, we've learned eating and drinking become significant challenges. Through our experiences, and what we've learned from support groups and others on their journeys, we've developed seven important tips to help you and your care receiver navigate dining. Rate, Subscribe and Share Your Tips on Social Media! Please click here to review, follow or subscribe to our podcast. If you don’t see your preferred platform click on Podchaser and click at the bottom “Write my review” You can log in with Twitter, Facebook or Googl...
2024-10-2221 min
The Caregiver's JourneyEating and Drinking: Seven Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other DementiasAs caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer's and other types of dementia, we've learned eating and drinking become significant challenges. Through our experiences, and what we've learned from support groups and others on their journeys, we've developed seven important tips to help you and your care receiver navigate dining.
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2024-10-2221 min
The Caregiver's JourneyShave, Brush Teeth, Trim Nails and Hair: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other DementiasAs caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer's and other types of dementia, we've learned that shaving, trimming nails, brushing teeth and trimming hair - what we’re calling personal care - can become challenging. These challenges often arise around the same time as bathing and dressing difficulties. How we provide support for our loved one will vary based on whether they stay at home during their journey or move into a care community. Not surprisingly, personal care is an area where many tips can be provided!
Through our experiences, what we've learned from support groups, and oth...
2024-10-1522 min
The Caregiver's JourneyShave, Brush Teeth, Trim Nails and Hair: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other DementiasAs caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer's and other types of dementia, we've learned that shaving, trimming nails, brushing teeth and trimming hair - what we’re calling personal care - can become challenging. These challenges often arise around the same time as bathing and dressing difficulties. How we provide support for our loved one will vary based on whether they stay at home during their journey or move into a care community. Not surprisingly, personal care is an area where many tips can be provided! Through our experiences, what we've learned from support groups, and others on their jou...
2024-10-1522 min
The Caregiver's JourneyIncontinence Overnight: Four Essential Topics / Alzheimer’s and Other DementiasAs caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer's and other types of dementia, we've learned overnight incontinence is one of the most challenging aspects of the journey. It's not a topic often discussed, yet it's a reality for us to face with compassion, dignity, and preparation. We are Nancy Treaster and Sue Ryan. Through our experiences, we've developed four important tips to help you navigate overnight incontinence in your caregiving journey.
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Overnight incontinence can be particularly challenging because it affects the sleep of both the care receiver and the...
2024-10-0830 min
The Caregiver's JourneyIncontinence Overnight: Four Essential Topics / Alzheimer’s and Other DementiasAs caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer's and other types of dementia, we've learned overnight incontinence is one of the most challenging aspects of the journey. It's not a topic often discussed, yet it's a reality for us to face with compassion, dignity, and preparation. We are Nancy Treaster and Sue Ryan. Through our experiences, we've developed four important tips to help you navigate overnight incontinence in your caregiving journey. Takeaways Overnight incontinence can be particularly challenging because it affects the sleep of both the care receiver and the caregiver. It often requires a balance between...
2024-10-0830 min
The Caregiver's JourneyBathing and Dressing: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer's and Other DementiasAs caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer's and other types of dementia, we've learned bathing and dressing can become significant challenges. These activities are often early signs of transitioning from the initial phase of the caregiving journey where we’re simply prompting and helping them, to what we call the "messy middle”, when we begin asserting more control. We are Nancy Treaster and Sue Ryan. Through our experiences, what we've learned from support groups, and others on their journeys, we've developed four important tips to help you navigate bathing and dressing for your care receiver.
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2024-10-0822 min
The Caregiver's JourneyBathing and Dressing: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer's and Other DementiasAs caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer's and other types of dementia, we've learned bathing and dressing can become significant challenges. These activities are often early signs of transitioning from the initial phase of the caregiving journey where we’re simply prompting and helping them, to what we call the "messy middle”, when we begin asserting more control. We are Nancy Treaster and Sue Ryan. Through our experiences, what we've learned from support groups, and others on their journeys, we've developed four important tips to help you navigate bathing and dressing for your care receiver. Takeaways Here are...
2024-10-0822 min
The Caregiver's JourneyBowel and Bedbound Incontinence: Two Essential Topics / Alzheimer’s and Other DementiasAs caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia, we’ve learned that full incontinence is an inevitable part of our journey. It’s a topic not often discussed, yet it’s a reality for us to navigate with compassion, dignity, and preparation — for both us and our care receiver. We are Nancy Treaster and Sue Ryan. Through our experiences, we’ve developed 2 valuable tips to help you navigate bowel and bedbound incontinence in your caregiving journey.
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2024-10-0132 min
The Caregiver's JourneyBowel and Bedbound Incontinence: Two Essential Topics / Alzheimer’s and Other DementiasAs caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia, we’ve learned that full incontinence is an inevitable part of our journey. It’s a topic not often discussed, yet it’s a reality for us to navigate with compassion, dignity, and preparation — for both us and our care receiver. We are Nancy Treaster and Sue Ryan. Through our experiences, we’ve developed 2 valuable tips to help you navigate bowel and bedbound incontinence in your caregiving journey. Watch Bowel and Bedbound Incontinence: Two Essential Topics / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias https://youtu.be/PD4zOctyfPwTak...
2024-10-0132 min
North Fulton Business RadioSupport for Caregivers, with Sue Ryan and Nancy Treaster, The Caregiver's JourneySupport for Caregivers, with Sue Ryan and Nancy Treaster, The Caregiver's Journey (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 805) In this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Nancy Treaster and Sue Ryan from The Caregiver's Journey. They discuss the significant challenges faced by caregivers of loved ones with dementia, emphasizing the emotional and […] The post Support for Caregivers, with Sue Ryan and Nancy Treaster, The Caregiver's Journey appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
2024-09-3033 min
The Caregiver's JourneyCleaning Your Care Receiver: Three Essential Tips / Alzheimer's andAs caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia, we’ve learned managing incontinence is one of the most challenging aspects of our journey. It’s a topic where having detailed information is vital to our adjusting to this part of our journey mentally, physically, and emotionally. We are Nancy Treaster and Sue Ryan. Through our experiences, and insights we’ve learned from others in support groups, we’ve developed three indispensable tips to help you navigate the important component of incontinence care with your care receiver — cleaning them Takeaways hereAdditional Resources Me...
2024-09-2423 min
The Caregiver's JourneyCleaning Your Care Receiver: Three Essential Tips / Alzheimer's andAs caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia, we’ve learned managing incontinence is one of the most challenging aspects of our journey. It’s a topic where having detailed information is vital to our adjusting to this part of our journey mentally, physically, and emotionally.
We are Nancy Treaster and Sue Ryan. Through our experiences, and insights we’ve learned from others in support groups, we’ve developed three indispensable tips to help you navigate the important component of incontinence care with your care receiver — cleaning them
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2024-09-2423 min
The Caregiver's JourneyIncontinence Begins: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other DementiasWho knew that understanding the stages of incontinence could make such a difference in our caregiving journey? As caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia, we’ve learned incontinence is an inevitable - and can be - a challenging part of our journey. It’s a reality and a topic that’s not often discussed. It’s helpful for us to be prepared to navigate incontinence with compassion, dignity, and grace for our care receivers and for us. We are Nancy Treaster and Sue Ryan. Through our experiences, we’ve developed four tips to help you navi...
2024-09-1727 min
The Caregiver's JourneyIncontinence Begins: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other DementiasWho knew that understanding the stages of incontinence could make such a difference in our caregiving journey? As caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia, we’ve learned incontinence is an inevitable - and can be - a challenging part of our journey. It’s a reality and a topic that’s not often discussed. It’s helpful for us to be prepared to navigate incontinence with compassion, dignity, and grace for our care receivers and for us. We are Nancy Treaster and Sue Ryan. Through our experiences, we’ve developed four tips to help you n...
2024-09-1727 min
The Caregiver's JourneyPreparing for Incontinence: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer's and Other DementiasDescription Who knew being prepared could make such a difference in managing incontinence? Incontinence can be one of the most difficult areas of our caregiving journeys. It’s personal. It’s awkward. It’s rarely something discussed — by anyone — making it potentially uncomfortable to talk about. It’s also one of the most important areas to navigate with compassion and dignity — for us and for our care receiver. Early preparation is essential. This is your moment of truth as a caregiver. Ask yourself: Can I handle this physically? Mentally? Emotionally? And if so, how? The good news is, you’ve got tim...
2024-09-1027 min
The Caregiver's JourneyPreparing for Incontinence: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer's and Other DementiasDescription
Who knew being prepared could make such a difference in managing incontinence? Incontinence can be one of the most difficult areas of our caregiving journeys. It’s personal. It’s awkward. It’s rarely something discussed — by anyone — making it potentially uncomfortable to talk about. It’s also one of the most important areas to navigate with compassion and dignity — for us and for our care receiver. Early preparation is essential. This is your moment of truth as a caregiver. Ask yourself: Can I handle this physically? Mentally? Emotionally? And if so, how? The good news is...
2024-09-1027 min
The Caregiver's JourneyPreparing Young Adults for a Family Member's Dementia: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer's and Other DementiasDescription When a close family member is diagnosed with dementia, it can be uniquely challenging for young adults to navigate this new reality. We are Nancy and Merritt Treaster. When Merritt was in his early twenties, his dad, who was 60 at the time, was diagnosed with Frontotemporal dementia. A few short years later, his grandfather, at the age of 85, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Merritt’s experiences led us to create this episode to help other young adults. He has distilled his thoughts on how to be better prepared into four essential tips for young adults faci...
2024-09-0319 min
The Caregiver's JourneyPreparing Young Adults for a Family Member's Dementia: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer's and Other Dementias
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When a close family member is diagnosed with dementia, it can be uniquely challenging for young adults to navigate this new reality. We are Nancy and Merritt Treaster. When Merritt was in his early twenties, his dad, who was 60 at the time, was diagnosed with Frontotemporal dementia. A few short years later, his grandfather, at the age of 85, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Merritt’s experiences led us to create this episode to help other young adults. He has distilled his thoughts on how to be better prepared into four esse...
2024-09-0319 min
The Caregiver's JourneyHome Safety: Three Essential Tips / Alzheimer's and Other DementiasYou’re going to wish you’d known about padding hard corners earlier in your caregiving journey! We are Nancy Treaster and Sue Ryan. Through our experiences as caregivers for our family members and loved ones with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia, we’ve learned ensuring home safety is both vitally important and ever-changing. In this post, we’re sharing three main tips for managing safety — both inside and outside the home. These help you keep your loved one safe while giving you peace of mind. Takeaways Practical Tips Tip 1: Create a File of Life One of the most...
2024-08-2726 min
The Caregiver's JourneyHome Safety: Three Essential Tips / Alzheimer's and Other DementiasYou’re going to wish you’d known about padding hard corners earlier in your caregiving journey!
We are Nancy Treaster and Sue Ryan. Through our experiences as caregivers for our family members and loved ones with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia, we’ve learned ensuring home safety is both vitally important and ever-changing.
In this post, we’re sharing three main tips for managing safety — both inside and outside the home. These help you keep your loved one safe while giving you peace of mind.
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Practi...
2024-08-2726 min
The Caregiver's JourneyHome Alone - in the Beginning: Six Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other DementiasIf your loved one can’t do three of the things we discuss in this episode, they should not be home alone. As caregivers for our husbands, parents, and other loved ones with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia, we both know that one of the early goals for our loved one is to help them maintain their independence as long as it's reasonable. You’ll be balancing your concern for their safety with their independence, remembering their ability to stay home alone is temporary. We are Sue Ryan and Nancy Treaster, and through our experiences, we're sharing six key ti...
2024-08-2021 min
The Caregiver's JourneyHome Alone - in the Beginning: Six Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other DementiasIf your loved one can’t do three of the things we discuss in this episode, they should not be home alone. As caregivers for our husbands, parents, and other loved ones with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia, we both know that one of the early goals for our loved one is to help them maintain their independence as long as it's reasonable. You’ll be balancing your concern for their safety with their independence, remembering their ability to stay home alone is temporary. We are Sue Ryan and Nancy Treaster, and through our experiences, we're sharing six ke...
2024-08-2021 min
The Caregiver's JourneyTaking Away the Car Keys: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other DementiasIf you can successfully leverage tip one in this episode you will have an easy path to taking away the car keys. As caregivers for our husbands, parents, and other loved ones with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia, we both learned that taking away the car keys can be 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're offering four key tips.
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2024-07-3021 min
The Caregiver's JourneyTaking Away the Car Keys: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other DementiasIf you can successfully leverage tip one in this episode you will have an easy path to taking away the car keys. As caregivers for our husbands, parents, and other loved ones with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia, we both learned that taking away the car keys can be 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're offering four key tips. Show NotesTakeaways...
2024-07-3021 min
The Caregiver's JourneyWandering: Ten Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other DementiasI 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' di...
2024-07-3021 min
The Caregiver's JourneyWandering: Ten Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other DementiasI 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 on...
2024-07-3020 min
The Caregiver's JourneyCommunication – in the Beginning: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other DementiasYou 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 other 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. Show NotesTakeaways In this episode, we're tal...
2024-07-3020 min
The Caregiver's JourneyCommunication – in the Beginning: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other DementiasYou 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 other 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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2024-07-3020 min
The Caregiver's JourneyMemory Loss: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other DementiasDoes 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 tha...
2024-07-3029 min
The Caregiver's JourneyMemory Loss: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other DementiasDoes 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 tip...
2024-07-3029 min
The Caregiver's JourneyMeet Our Podcast Team: Why a Podcast for Dementia CaregiversWe 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. Show NotesTakeaways Nancy and I have known each other for many years and have often discussed our caregiving journeys together. We're both passionate about helping you navigate your caregiving journeys with fewer surprises and more confidence. Our podcast offers practical tips and we have candid conversations to help you tackle day -to -day common dementia chal...
2024-07-3003 min
The Caregiver's JourneyMeet Our Podcast Team: Why a Podcast for Dementia CaregiversWe 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.
Show Notes
Takeaways
Nancy and I have known each other for many years and have often discussed our caregiving journeys together. We're both passionate about helping you navigate your caregiving journeys with fewer surprises and more confidence.
Our podcast offers practical tips and we have candid conversations to h...
2024-07-3003 min
The Caregiver's JourneyFinally! Practical tips and candid conversations for Alzheimer's and other dementia family caregivers.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.
2024-07-1001 min
The Caregiver's JourneyFinally! Practical tips and candid conversations for Alzheimer's and other dementia family caregivers.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.
2024-07-1001 min