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I Can't Hustle Any Harder Than ThisI Can't Hustle Any Harder Than This with Rachael Wonderlin"I went home and I opened my laptop and thought, 'I'm going to find a new job.' I was on Indeed for about five minutes before I realized, I can't do this again—I can't go work for someone else. I'm going to leverage this blog I've built and turn it into a dementia consulting business." Rachael Wonderlin started Dementia By Day as a blog in 2014 and turned it into a consulting business in 2016 after being laid off from her 9-to-5 role. "I think in order to start a business, you have to want to deal wi...2025-07-2233 min
Dementia By DayActivities for People with Low VisionThese are activities that Rachael Wonderlin, founder and CEO of Dementia By Day, recommends for anyone living with dementia, but they are particularly well-suited to people with low vision. Rachael encourages you to get creative engaging your other senses and offers a couple of concrete ideas to get you started in this niche of activities. 2025-07-1003 minI Can't Hustle Any Harder Than This"I realized I HATED my business!" with Amanda Nowak"It was the first night of our vacation and I looked at my husband and said, 'I hate my business and I don't want to do this anymore.'" Amanda Nowak and Rachael met years ago when Amanda owned a successful, 7-figure senior living-based design business. From the outside, everything looked perfect, but on the inside, Amanda was suffering. "I was ashamed of how I felt about my business," she says. Amanda is now the founder and owner of Element Eight: https://element-8.com and on LinkedIn under Amanda Nowak. "Now I help...2025-07-0831 minDementia By DayMini Podcast: Should You Get a Sitter for Your Loved One with Dementia?What is a "sitter" and does your loved one living with dementia need one? Let's talk about it. In this episode, Rachael breaks down considerations you should make when weighing whether or not to hire a sitter for your loved one living with dementia. She discusses options that are worth trying first before resorting to hiring a sitter, and cases in which a sitter is likely the best next step for your loved one. In this bite-sized episode, Rachael also discusses what to do if your loved one lives in an assisted living community and...2025-05-2903 minDementia By DayMini Podcast: Types of CareFor family caregivers of people living with dementia, the offerings of the senior living landscape can be super confusing. In this mini episode of the Dementia By Day Podcast, Rachael Wonderlin introduces some of the most common types of care offered in senior living, and explains how these designations can vary widely not only from country to country, but even state to state domestically in the US.2025-03-1303 minDementia By DayMini Podcast: Misinformation on Social MediaBack when Rachael first started posting content about caring for people with dementia, there were very few people inhabiting this same niche on the internet. Now, there are more and more cropping up every day. In this mini podcast episode, Rachael talks about the importance of double-checking the information you come across on the internet when it comes to caring for your loved one with dementia.2025-02-2704 minDementia By DayMini Podcast: Validation TheoryIn this mini episode, Dementia By Day CEO Rachael Wonderlin talks about Naomi Feil's Validation Theory for communicating with people living with dementia. Validation Theory contrasts directly with Embracing Their Reality™️ because it teaches to "never lie" to someone living with dementia, and often suggests avoiding certain lines of questioning instead. For example, if someone with dementia asks "Where's my mom?" Validation teaches to answer the person with dementia like this: "It sounds like you miss your mom." This doesn't solve the emotional problem the person with dementia is experiencing. Rachael also discusses the often lesser-kno...2025-02-0504 minI Can't Hustle Any Harder Than ThisWhen PASSIVE INCOME isn't REAL"Make $900 a day sitting on your couch selling digital products!!!" ....Or not? Welcome to the first episode of I CAN'T HUSTLE ANY HARDER THAN THIS! On this episode, hosts Rachael Wonderlin (CEO of Dementia By Day) and Emily Naples (Corporately employed, but self-employment curious) interview Natalie De Paz (Operations Director at Dementia By Day) about "passive income" and "digital product downloads." We're often told that creating and selling digital downloads is easy and the key to building an online business...but is it really so simple? You can find our guest, Natalie, at Na...2025-01-3136 min
From Leads to Leases - Senior Living Marketing and Sales#34 Creating Exceptional Dementia Care Programs: Insights from Rachael Wonderlin of Dementia By DaySummary
In this episode of From Leads to Leases, host Jerry Vinci speaks with dementia care expert Rachael Wonderlin about the importance of creating customized dementia care programs in senior living communities. Rachael shares her journey in the field, the challenges of the consulting industry, and the significance of effective communication in dementia care. She discusses the impact of her online education platform, Dementia by Day School, and emphasizes the need for tailored programs that meet the unique needs of each community. The conversation also touches on the importance of branding, marketing, and the role of education...2024-11-1347 min
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)Dementia Care - Is there a Better Method Than Redirection and Distraction? With Rachael WonderlinCan you work with the reality someone with dementia is experiencing? Our Guest Rachael Wonderlin joins us to explain how the method she teaches can save distress and how we need to reframe dementia care to understand time from their eyes.Charlie also delivers a very informative segment on how to avoid scammers.In this Episode:02:30 - Recipe: Tim Walz's Turkey Trot Tater Tot Casserole03:16 - What You Need to Know to Protect Yourself From Scammers21:55 - Interview with Rachael Wonderlin on Embracing their Reality™ in Dementia Care37:01 - OutroSupport the show2024-11-0238 minDementia By DayBehind the Scenes: Embracing Their Reality Short Film ep3Episode 3 of our Behind the Scenes on Embracing Their Reality, our short film! If you haven't watched it yet, go to embracingtheireality.com or even our YouTube link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WovKSfdo5u8 In the interview: Rachael Wonderlin, Natalie De Paz, Jessica Wasserlauf, Emily Naples2024-10-2124 minDementia By DayBehind the Scenes: Embracing Their Reality Short Film - Part 2Episode 2 of our Behind the Scenes on Embracing Their Reality, our short film! If you haven't watched it yet, go to embracingtheireality.com or even our YouTube link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WovKSfdo5u8 In the interview: Rachael Wonderlin, Natalie De Paz, Jessica Wasserlauf, Emily Naples2024-10-1422 minDementia By DayBehind The Scenes: Embracing Their Reality Short Film Ep1Episode 1 of our Behind the Scenes on Embracing Their Reality, our short film! If you haven't watched it yet, go to embracingtheireality.com or even our YouTube link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WovKSfdo5u8 In the interview: Rachael Wonderlin, Natalie De Paz, Jessica Wasserlauf, Emily Naples2024-10-0723 min
Connecting the Dots: Senior Living Success with Matt ReinersTransforming Dementia Care: Rachael Wonderlin's Journey - Rachael Wonderlin, Owner at Dementia by DayRachael Wonderlin, owner of Dementia by Day, shares her journey into the dementia care industry and the importance of education in senior living. She emphasizes the need for comprehensive dementia care education for all staff members, including sales teams. Rachael also discusses the creation of Dementia by Day School, an online education platform that provides training modules for caregivers, program directors, and sales and marketing teams. Additionally, she mentions the upcoming release of a short film that aims to accurately depict dementia and provide support for caregivers.2024-08-0633 min
Real Local StoriesMeet Rachael Wonderlin {Dementia by Day}Rachael Wonderlin is an internationally-recognized dementia care expert and educator. She has a Master’s in Gerontology and is a Johns Hopkins University Press three-time published author. Rachael is the owner of Dementia By Day, a dementia care consulting firm and education company.
Rachael accepted the University of Mary Washington's "Outstanding Young Alumnus" award in 2020 and, the same year, accepted an award from University of North Carolina at Greensboro for "Distinguished Graduate School Alumnus."
For a full bio on Rachael, or more information about our other amazing guests, please visit our website:
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2024-07-0126 minDementia By DayAll-Star Episode: How do I know if I'm getting burned out? Hello and welcome to Season 5, the All-Star Season, where I share my favorite episodes from the past...with a fresh take! Stay for the entirety of this episode to catch my take on how to know if you're getting burnt out, in 2023. Visit https://rachaelwonderlin.com/products/ for more in Dementia Care. Original Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3ZuZPMvdMsXLlTuHtG2kOO?si=5a1333da36e946f9 2022-12-2913 minDementia By DayAll-Star Episode: Improving dementia care with improv Hello and welcome to Season 5, the All-Star Season, where I share my favorite episodes from the past...with a fresh take! Stay for the entirety of this episode to catch my take on how to improve dementia care with improv, in 2022. Visit https://rachaelwonderlin.com/products/ for more in Dementia Care. Original Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6POfJrGHDtR23oH20QLbyS?si=aa6cb5c44a6b4fe3 2022-12-1917 minDementia By DayAll-Star Episode: Is this a hallucination or a delusion? Hello and welcome to Season 5, the All-Star Season, where I share my favorite episodes from the past...with a fresh take! Stay for the entirety of this episode to catch my take on if it's a hallucination or a delusion?, in 2022. Visit https://rachaelwonderlin.com/products/ for more in Dementia Care. Original Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5CAFLNqEnbAaE8J3W5hx2t?si=d045fda32b184b93 2022-12-1216 minDementia By DayAll-Star Episode: Is this depression or dementia?! Hello and welcome to Season 5, the All-Star Season, where I share my favorite episodes from the past...with a fresh take! Stay for the entirety of this episode to catch my take on if it's Depression or Dementia?, in 2022. Visit https://rachaelwonderlin.com/products/ for more in Dementia Care. Original Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/02lkF22RGAxBW32MYTyDe4?si=b02fb2efe21f4975 2022-12-0518 minDementia By DayAll-Star Episode: When they think they're still working Hello and welcome to Season 5, the All-Star Season, where I share my favorite episodes from the past...with a fresh take! Stay for the entirety of this episode to catch my take on what to do when they think they're still working, in 2022. Visit https://rachaelwonderlin.com/products/ for more in Dementia Care. Original Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6JnaU9amLNS32lm0cOLPZt?si=f822e81ab4944522 2022-11-2816 minDementia By DayAll-Star Episode: After the dementia care move: changes, feelings and worries Hello and welcome to Season 5, the All-Star Season, where I share my favorite episodes from the past...with a fresh take! Stay for the entirety of this episode to catch my take on the changes, feelings and worries after the dementia care move, in 2022. Visit https://rachaelwonderlin.com/products/ for more in Dementia Care. Original Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6MHoq4jOd5IjiAoUgz447s?si=1eabd418e8bf4dff2022-11-2121 minDementia By DayAll-Star Episode: What ambigious loss is and why you're feeling it Hello and welcome to Season 5, the All-Star Season, where I share my favorite episodes from the past...with a fresh take! Stay for the entirety of this episode to catch my take on what ambiguous loss really is and why it's important to understand that term, in 2022. Visit https://rachaelwonderlin.com/products/ for more in Dementia Care. Original Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7B7ZyiIXasASgpr5x8aRjr?si=457fbac7662040642022-11-1419 minDementia By DayAll-Star Episode: Activities every care partner needs to knowHello and welcome to Season 5, the All-Star Season, where I share my favorite episodes from the past...with a fresh take! Stay for the entirety of this episode to catch my take on the activities every care partner needs to know, in 2022. Visit https://rachaelwonderlin.com/products/ for more in Dementia Care. Original Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Adel19p1zobAviPhYe9kp?si=a1f237f7318541582022-11-0718 minDementia By DayAll-Star Episode: How my 16 Things poem almost disappeared Hello and welcome to Season 5, the All-Star Season, where I share my favorite episodes from the past...with a fresh take! Stay for the entirety of this episode to catch my take on how my 16 Things poem almost disappeared. Visit https://rachaelwonderlin.com/products/ for more in Dementia Care. Original Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/29Bpczs4F8h7MYPSFKKX4n?si=6f28362a35ea4c402022-10-3136 minDementia By DayAll-Star Episode: The 3 questions you need in dementia caregiving Hello and welcome to Season 5, the All-Star Season, where I share my favorite episodes from the past...with a fresh take! Stay for the entirety of this episode to catch my take on what the 3 questions you need to ask in dementia caregiving, in 2022. Visit https://rachaelwonderlin.com/products/ for more in Dementia Care. Original Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1OGmLJ14bXfsOh2FvxrpOK?si=869d8aa2a97b473a2022-10-2415 minDementia By DayAll-Star Episode: "What is Timeline Confusion™" Hello and welcome to Season 5, the All-Star Season, where I share my favorite episodes from the past...with a fresh take! Stay for the entirety of this episode to catch my take on what Timeline Confusion™ really is, in 2022. Visit https://rachaelwonderlin.com/products/ for more in Dementia Care. Original Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4Von9LSEFepzXDz3fAgtVQ?si=1f316cdee49343192022-10-1716 minDementia By DayAll-Star Episode: "What it really means to Embrace Their Reality™" Hello and welcome to Season 5, the All-Star Season, where I share my favorite episodes from the past...with a fresh take! Stay for the entirety of this episode to catch my take on what it really means to Embrace Their Reality™, in 2022. Visit https://rachaelwonderlin.com/products/ for more in Dementia Care. Original Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3jLYiH1rtrjKXWTbxwX9Rw?si=5180132830cb40162022-10-1020 min
Ignite An Mind-Blowing Full Audiobook And Elevate Your Mindset.The Caregiver's Guide to Memory Care and Dementia Communities by Rachael WonderlinPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/617106to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Caregiver's Guide to Memory Care and Dementia Communities
Series: Part of Johns Hopkins Press Health
Author: Rachael Wonderlin
Narrator: Natasha Soudek
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 11 hours 22 minutes
Release date: October 4, 2022
Genres: Mental Health & Psychology
Publisher's Summary:
Caring for someone with dementia is challenging, especially when it comes time to think about other living arrangements. What do you need to know about dementia, including its different stages? What do you do if the person you're caring for seems to have trouble recognizing you? When is it time to move a...2022-10-0411h 22Dementia By DayAll-Star Episode: "#1 reason a routine is going to save you drama" Hello and welcome to Season 5, the All-Star Season, where I share my favorite episodes from the past...with a fresh take! Stay for the entirety of this episode to catch my take on the #1 reason a routine will save you some drama, in 2022. Visit https://rachaelwonderlin.com/products/ for more in Dementia Care. Original episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0gGandwz6bRB3y2ZXWd5Eq2022-10-0319 minDementia By DayAll-Star Episode: "The 3 worst move-ins I've ever seen" Hello and welcome to Season 5, the All-Star Season, where I share my favorite episodes from the past...with a fresh take! Stay for the entirety of this episode to catch my take on the worst move-ins, in 2022. Visit https://rachaelwonderlin.com/products/ for more in Dementia Care. Original episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/32OdyMLRFTF52NZ0jUOHHW2022-09-2617 minDementia By DayAll-Star Episode: "When can I go home?" Hello and welcome to Season 5, the All-Star Season, where I share my favorite episodes from the past...with a fresh take! Stay for the entirety of this episode to catch my take on answering the question of going home, in 2022. Visit https://rachaelwonderlin.com/products/ for more in Dementia Care. Original episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1eevWRMMGZ4T8zH1XOo3cF2022-09-1920 minDementia By DayAll-Star Episode: "What is mini-reorientation?" Hello and welcome to Season 5, the All-Star Season, where I share my favorite episodes from the past...with a fresh take! Stay for the entirety of this episode to catch my take on mini-reorientation in 2022. Visit https://rachaelwonderlin.com/products/ for more in Dementia Care. Original episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/55TUmpAZ433bVedZsUipzf2022-09-1219 min
Normalize The Conversation by Inspiring My GenerationEmbrace Their Reality: How Rachael Wonderlin Is Transforming Dementia Care with Rachael WonderlinMeet Rachael Wonderlin: dementia care consultant and author
In this episode of Normalize The Conversation, Rachael Wonderlin discusses a new approach to dementia care: Embracing Their Reality. Rachael is working to transform the way we care for individuals living with dementia by offering support that makes the people living with dementia feel comfortable and safe. In this episode, Rachael shares more about the approach she has developed and answers important questions on dementia care.2022-04-0631 min
The John Krol Podcast / The Blend#4 - Rachael Wonderlin, MS, dementia care expert, author, consultant, owner, Dementia By DaySmashing misconceptions about dementia, Alzheimer's and the old approach to providing care for those in the memory care setting is what Rachael Wonderlin's career is built on. Her trademarked Embracing Their Reality is a perfect description for a more effective approach to those with dementia. Rachael is a successful entrepreneur who says that her path is not for everyone. You need to have a passion for what you do to be a successful small business owner, and Rachael has carved out a niche through her dedication and tireless work ethic.
Rachael Wonderlin is an internationally-recognized dementia care e...2022-03-1225 minDementia By Day"What do I say when she says she 'wants to go home'?"Hey guys, this is our last episode of season 4! Thank you for joining me on this journey. “Wanting to go home” is a really common phrase for people living with dementia. ‘Home’ is not so much a place as it is a feeling. I’m sure you can relate to this. What we don’t want to do is try to convince a person living with dementia that they are already home. Instead, let’s focus on the ‘what’ behind the feeling. The feeling may be that they don’t feel sure, or that they are scared, and just...2022-02-2810 minDementia By Day"How do I stop her from doing this annoying thing she's doing?"I had many people reaching out to me on Instagram asking about their loved ones doing different kinds of annoying things. The bottom line is, you may not be able to get them to stop doing these things, at least not completely. Eventually, they will stop doing it, but that would also mean that they have progressed in their dementia. What we can do is try to solve for what the underlying issue is, which is what is causing this person to act this way in the first place? Join me in this...2022-02-2110 minDementia By Day"Why does he sleep so much?"I hear this one a lot. This is typically indicative of someone advancing in their dementia. It doesn’t necessarily mean that the person is in the late stages of their dementia; it could be a result of a lot of causes. It could also mean that the patient is dealing with some depression or that they are taking some medication that makes them sleepy. Once we rule out the other variables, we do need to consider that their dementia has progressed. We need to be aware of this and not fight it so hard....2022-02-1409 minDementia By Day"How do I involve my spouse in our life, even though they have dementia?"I hear some versions of this question pretty frequently. Having a spouse living with dementia is completely different from having a parent with dementia. The inherent difference in the relationship is what makes it difficult. The biggest challenge is that previously, this person used to make decisions together with you, and now it’s all up to you. So, how do you keep them involved when they really can’t offer too much on a lot of issues? I have a few tips on this, so be sure to tune in and learn more about how...2022-02-0710 minDementia By Day"Why is he suddenly incontinent?”Incontinence is actually a big reason why a care partner may choose to initiate a move to dementia care. Aside from the fact that it’s an embarrassing issue, it can also turn into a big problem because for some care partners, it may begin suddenly. The truth of the matter is, there’s no official timeline for incontinence, so there’s no way of telling when (or if) your loved one will be dealing with this issue. Luckily, more and more adult briefs are becoming normalized in the world of aging in general; and I real...2022-01-3109 minDementia By Day"How do I convince dad that he has dementia?"Like I’ve said in past episodes: we can’t convince people living with dementia of anything that’s not in their reality. So, bad news if you are trying to convince them that they have dementia. Here’s my argument – why would you WANT to? Even if you convince them for a couple of hours that they have dementia, what happens the next day? Are you going to re-convince them? If a person has forgotten that they have a disease, why would we want to remind them? This goes for similar reminders, like taking them to th...2022-01-2409 minDementia By Day"Where's the 'line' when it comes to 'lying?’ What IS Embracing Their Reality™?"What’s the difference between lying and Embracing their Reality? I keep hearing people using this phrase incorrectly. There are a lot of people who consider themselves experts in dementia care communication and they are still telling everybody the same thing that you’ve been hearing for years: Validation, Redirection, Distraction. And that’s NOT Embracing their Reality™. It’s also not lying when you are doing what’s true for THEM. Stay for the entirety of this episode where I break down the difference between these two dementia care approaches. Visit https...2022-01-1710 minDementia By Day"How do I take over finances when they feel they can still do it, even though I know they can’t?"As you probably know by now, you are not going to be able to convince the person living with dementia that they are no longer capable of handling their own finances. One of the main things that people will hold on to with all their might is money. No one wants to feel like somebody else is taking control of their financial affairs. But when you are living with dementia and things are being taken away from you, it can be even more overwhelming. Remember, dementia is not an ask-for-permission group of diseases: You are...2022-01-1010 minDementia By Day"What if I say the wrong thing?"“What if at some point I say something that completely confuses the person living with dementia? Should I really do this Embracing their reality thing, because what if I embrace the wrong reality and then they get upset?” Here’s the real deal: you are 100% going to say something you shouldn’t have said. We’ve all done it. Especially if this person is living with you and you spend a lot of time together. I have a few stories related to this subject, so join me in this episode for some tips on how to deal wi...2022-01-0310 minDementia By Day“How do I know if I’m getting burned out?”This is a great question! But, unfortunately, this is a question that most caregivers don’t ask until they are deeply burned out. Sometimes people don’t give themselves enough space and time to take care of their own things. Actually, I used to be that kind of person until I got more serious in hiring other people to help me with my business because I realized that I can’t do everything myself. When it comes to taking care of a person living with dementia, the same thing goes – you can’t handle it all by you...2021-12-2710 minDementia By Day"But won’t agreeing with their delusions make them sicker?"‘What if my mom believes something that’s not true, and I keep embracing her reality... won’t that eventually make her more confused?’ You’ve probably already guessed this one, and the answer is NO. There’s no scientific evidence that letting a person believe they are correct will make them worse. In fact, if you are constantly correcting a person about their beliefs, that actually will be a lot worse. Stay for the entirety of the episode for some tips and advice on this issue! Visit https://rachaelwonderlin.com/products/ fo...2021-12-2010 minDementia By Day“When should I move her into memory care?”I get this question all the time! For starters, I don’t like the term “memory care.” Why? Because not all people living with dementia have issues with their memory. So, how do you know when it’s time? Don’t wait until they tell you it is time, because...they aren’t going to. While there’s no official answer to this question, the truth is that if you are thinking about moving your loved one, it's probably time. I suggest reading my first book, "When Someone You Know is Living in a De...2021-12-1304 minDementia By Day“Why is she having trouble understanding me?”This question is more common than you think, and it’s usually related to doing different tasks around the house that we all take for granted, attributing them to annoying chores we have to do. However, for someone living with dementia, these little tasks can actually seem difficult and overwhelming. Why? Well, it’s called task switching. Task switching is the ability to move from one task to another seamlessly – something we do all the time. But for someone with cognitive impairment, this is a really hard thing to accomplish. Tune in to...2021-12-0611 minDementia By Day“Why is he having trouble speaking?”This one usually comes along with, “Is he going to lose his ability to speak altogether?” The answer is, like everything else with dementia…maybe. Aphasia is a communication-related issue that happens when the person loses his ability to communicate verbally. There are different kinds of aphasia and, although it is common in dementia patients, it doesn’t happen to all of them. Join me while I explore this difficult but common scenario, in this brand new episode! Visit https://rachaelwonderlin.com/products/ for more in Dementia Care.2021-11-2910 minDementia By Day“How can I convince my brother to let us move mom?”You may not be in this exact situation, but I can guarantee that there’s someone in your life that is not cool with wanting to transition your loved one living with dementia to a dementia care community. “Don’t you have a caregiver come in a few times? Isn’t that enough?” They are guilting you, but probably not on purpose. They may just be trying to help you go through this situation. But at the end of the day, they are only preventing you from making the right decision that will not only help you but also y...2021-11-2211 minDementia By Day"Why won’t she take a shower?"This is a great question because this issue comes up differently for everybody. I’ve had clients who would get in the shower no problem one day, and the following day, it would be a complete battle to get them to get in the shower! So, why won’t they do these easy tasks that they always used to do? And how can you help them get in the shower in a sensitive way? Listen to this episode and find out! Visit https://rachaelwonderlin.com/products/ for more in Dementia Care. 2021-11-1511 minDementia By Day"How do we tell him that we sold his house?"If you’ve been listening to this podcast for a while, you’ll probably know the answer to this one… YOU DON’T TELL THEM. Your loved one may be pretty attached to that house and to the feeling of home that it holds for them, so you can imagine how traumatic it can be to tell them that you sold that house. Stay for the entirety of this episode for some tips and advice on how to deal with this subject as it will inevitably come up! Visit https://rachaelwonderlin.com/prod...2021-11-0812 minDementia By Day"How do I tell her that her sister died?"This is a raw question that I hear pretty often... how do I tell my loved one that somebody in their lives has passed away? The short answer? YOU DON’T. I know you may feel like you have to tell them, but think about it for a second: Is it really a good idea to bring your loved one into that whole situation? Join me while I explore this difficult but common scenario in this brand-new episode! Visit https://rachaelwonderlin.com/products/ for more in Dementia Care.2021-11-0110 minDementia By Day"We got him a diagnosis, but what happens next?"What do you do when a loved one has received the diagnosis of dementia? Who and where do you turn to? Honestly, most people figure it out on their own… And if you are listening to this podcast, it’s probably because you are looking for a place to start. Stay for the entirety of the episode for some tips and advice on this issue! Visit https://rachaelwonderlin.com/products/ for more in Dementia Care. 2021-10-2512 minDementia By DayWhen will she stop recognizing me?This is a question I get asked pretty frequently. Note: If you haven’t listened to last week’s episode about embracing somebody’s reality, I recommend you do; because it all ties together today. Plenty of people go through the entire course of the disease and are able to place all of their loved ones on their timelines – but sometimes, this doesn’t happen. This is where it seems that they “don’t recognize us anymore.” Find out more about the ins and outs of Timeline Confusion™ in today’s episode! Visit https://rachaelwonde...2021-10-1810 minDementia By Day"I don’t want to lie to him, so what do I say instead?"Today we are covering an issue that’s a real challenge for people, even those who have been living with a loved one with dementia for a long time. So, what do you do when someone you are caring for asks a direct question? Do you tell them the truth? Or do you just make something up?My Embrace Their Reality™ approach can really help you answer these questions. Tune in and find out more! Visit https://rachaelwonderlin.com/products/ for more in Dementia Care.2021-10-1111 min
Dementia By Day"How do I know if they actually have Dementia?"We're back for season 4 of the Dementia By Day podcast! Today, I’m talking all about how to know if the person I’m caring for actually has dementia. It’s a question I get a lot because there’s a lot of conflicting information out there on what dementia really is. Dementia is a group of symptoms that is caused by different types of diseases. However, there are nearly a hundred diseases that can cause dementia – this makes it really hard to diagnose! If your loved one is indeed living with dementia, it is much better...2021-10-0414 min
No BS Agency PodcastSummer Quickie: Rachael Wonderlin on Creating Your DestinyWhat if you reimagined the norms of your industry? Said no to the conventions that don’t work for you and worse, kept your business from being profitable?
People will say it can’t be done, that the industry model exists for a reason, you’ll never get clients, and on and on.
But what if breaking out of the mold meant you could actually produce your best work for your clients?
There are opportunities to do things differently from how everyone in the industry does it. If you allow yourself to explore, you ma...2021-08-1213 minDementia By DayA Low-Drama Dementia Care TransitionThis is my last episode for a bit! I'm switching back to blogging after 3 seasons of audio, so I hope to see you over on my blog come March! In this final episode of season 3, we talk about dementia care transitions. What's it like to bring in a home caregiver? What about moving someone to a care community? What's the difference and how can you make these changes as LOW DRAMA as possible? Use my code DBD10 to get 10% off your purchase at www.alertafamily.com2021-02-2210 minDementia By DayHow to Talk About Talking ABOUT DementiaHow we talk about a thing defines that thing. When we use words like "fiblets" or "lies" or even, "therapeutic lying," we undermine the good that we're trying to do as dementia care partners. Why does it matter how we talk about dementia communication? Why is tossing out the word "lying" so important to me, even when it has something nice-sounding like "therapy" in front of it? Tune in to find out. Use my code DBD10 on your next purchase from www.alertafamily.com2021-02-1510 minDementia By DayWhat is Mini-Reorientation?Jump in to this episode on MINI-REORIENTATION and what that all means. To put it simply, I just made that term up. In fact, I made it up back in season one of my podcast, and in today's episode, I tell you WHY. Learn why it's so important to Embrace Their Reality(TM) instead of leaning on reorientation or other poor nomenclature in dementia caregiving. Check out my sponsor and use the code DBD10 for 10% off at www.alertafamily.com2021-02-0815 minDementia By DayImproving Dementia Care With ImprovI've been doing improv comedy for over TEN YEARS (woah) and I absolutely love performing. I've also found that my experience doing improv has made me a better dementia care partner: I'm super fast on my feet and able to adjust to someone else's reality with ease, wherever that reality is. Tune in to find out why skills we learn for stage are applicable in dementia care, as well. This is also the first episode recorded in my new audio studio! Thanks to my sponsor, Alerta, who can be found on alertafamily.com and use m...2021-02-0114 minDementia By DayIs This a Hallucination or a Delusion?Hallucinations and Delusions are some of the most difficult situations for families to deal with. People often misconstrue the terms Hallucination and Delusion. On today's podcast I will dissect the difference and guide you on how best to help if a loved one is struggling with one (or both!) Listen for some great insight! My audiobook is a great companion tool to have after this podcast You can purchase it here rachelwonderlin.com/products Be sure to visit my sponsor, Alerta, at www.alertafamily.com and use the code DBD for 10% off your purchase with th...2021-01-2513 minDementia By Day"I Want to Go Home!" And What to Say BackIn this episode I revisit another difficult situation in Dementia Caregiving. "I want to go home" is the prefect time to Embrace Their Reality (tm). There are some pretty good do's and don't(s) when dealing with this topic and I will share some of the tricks to getting your loved one though their difficult time. Join me on this journey today! My audiobook is a great companion tool to have after this podcast. You can purchase it here rachaelwonderlin.com/products Be sure to visit my sponsor, Alerta, at www.alertafamily.com and use t...2021-01-1815 minDementia By DayIs This Depression or Dementia?!Did you know that Dementia and Depression are positively correlated? In this week's episode I will explain how Dementia and Depression typically go hand in hand, the importance of not sidelining Depression symptoms when it comes to a loved one with Dementia, and physician guidance and support in diagnosing Depression. I will also explain how closely related Depression and Dementia are in the elderly. Listen in to learn more. My audiobook is a great companion tool to have after this podcast. You can purchase it here at rachaelwonderlin.com/products Be sure to visit my s...2021-01-1114 minDementia By DayWhen They Think They're Still WorkingTodays episode focuses on what to do when a loved one with Dementia thinks that they still need to go to work. Keeping in mind the Embrace Their Reality (TM) mantra, let them work! Lean into their reality and line it up for them. My audiobook is a great companion tool to have after this podcast. You can purchase it here, rachaelwonderlin.com/products Be Sure to visit my sponsor, Alerta, at www.alertafamily.com and use the code DBD for 10% off your purchase with them.2021-01-0413 minDementia By DayWhen They Think They Don't Need HelpWhat do you do when the person living with dementia clearly needs help, and says, "I don't need your help"! Yet, it is quite clear they do need help to be able to live safely and with the dignity they deserve. What do you do? How do you convince them? Do we really want or need to do that? Is this the best way to manage this situation? It can be so frustrating! Hurtful words can be said on both sides of this issue and I'll share with you ways to provide the care they need without offending your...2020-12-2812 minDementia By Day3 Ways to Stop Sweatin' the HolidaysWhen it comes to dementia care, so much is up in the air this time of year. Corona Virus has certainly added a unique twist and added dimension for us to all live with, and manage. When it comes to the holidays, what will this year's festivities and traditions look like? We want things to be perfect. Right? But is this even realistic? We will address guilt and feelings that the holidays can bring upon us. After this podcast episode, I hope you will feel empowered to say NO. I will cover three ways to help and provide tools...2020-12-2111 minDementia By DayAfter the Dementia Care Move: Changes, Feelings and WorriesThis episode addresses what happens after you move your family member or loved one into a dementia care community. Oh those emotions! What happens after the move? What is next? How will you be feeling? Transitioning into a care community decision is a stressful decision. This is often the very last thing you want to do. We will take a look at what emotions and what we can expect to feel after we are no longer the fulltime caregiver and the community is "in charge" now. Listen in and we will take this journey together. My audiobook is a...2020-12-1418 minDementia By DayWhat Ambiguous Loss Is—And Why You're Feeling It!In this episode we dive into a a very timely topic to address, yet a very difficult and hard to discuss one: Ambiguous Loss. What is it? Why are you feeling it? How do we manage it? This is a remix of an episode from Season 2 where I discuss what is this type of loss, and why it's important to understand this term. Be sure to check out my sponsor, Alerta, at alertafamily.com and use the code DBD10 for 10% off your next order!2020-12-0716 minDementia By DayActivities Every Dementia Care Partner Needs to KnowAs a care partner to someone living with dementia, the "stuff you need to know" can feel pretty overwhelming. In this episode, I dive into some SUPER EASY activities and programs that you can bring into your caregiving! The last thing that you need as a caregiver is more work and more challenges to tackle, so I'm going to try and make it as easy as possible. Use my Memorable Pets code to get a discount on your next order! Also use the code DEMENTIABYDAY on relish-life.com for 10% off your Relish purchases, formerly known...2020-11-3015 minDementia By DayWhen You're Too Sick to be a CaregiverSometimes, caregiving is too much. What happens if you're feeling sick, or worse, chronically ill? How can you handle the burden of caregiving? We'll discuss the challenges and stresses that come with caregiving, particularly if you're the only one doing the job. Learn more about me at rachaelwonderlin.com and check out my audiobook here. You can help to support my content creation using the "buy me a coffee" link here. Learn more about my sponsor, Alerta, at alertafamily.com and use the code DBD10 for 10% off!2020-11-2314 minDementia By DayThey Teach WHAT in Nursing School?!This episode is a "remix" from season 1 because it's my most popular podcast episode yet! This topic really fired me up and I think you'll feel the same after a listen. Find out what the "WHAT" is and why it's been a real challenge to get people to think about dementia care communication differently. If you're loving my podcast, you'll really enjoy my audiobook, out now! Check out this link to support my content creation. Learn more about this season's sponsor, Alerta, on alertafamily.com and be sure to use the code DBD10 for 10% off y...2020-11-1614 minDementia By DayPutting Your Dementia Care Passion into a Book w/ Stephanie EricksonStephanie Erickson is a social worker and caregiving expert with 25 years of experience...and now she's an author! Stephanie's first book, "Plan for Aging Well" is brand new, and you can learn more about her and buy the book here. Join us on this episode as we dive into what it means to take your passion and knowledge and put it into a book. Here's a sneak preview: it's scary, especially the first time around! You'll hear an unfiltered, true conversation about dementia education and what we both struggled with when writing our books. If...2020-11-0940 minDementia By DayNew Tricks to an Old Industry w/ PK BevilleWoo, never a dull moment! I uploaded an edit with a longer beginning where we were messing with our tech...here's the new one! PK Beville is the founder and CEO of Second Wind Dreams and the Virtual Dementia Tour! Join us as we talk about what it means to bring new, fresh ideas into an older industry: geriatrics, specifically, dementia care. We had a plan to talk about Telehealth, but PK and I immediately clicked and started getting SUPER honest about what it means to work in this field! You definitely don't want to miss this...2020-11-031h 04
Dementia By DayBringing New Tricks to an Old Industry w/ PK BevillePK Beville is the founder and CEO of Second Wind Dreams and the Virtual Dementia Tour! Join us as we talk about what it means to bring new, fresh ideas into an older industry: geriatrics, specifically, dementia care. We had a plan to talk about Telehealth, but PK and I immediately clicked and started getting SUPER honest about what it means to work in this field! You definitely don't want to miss this episode as we give you the REAL-REAL on aging healthcare. Learn about PK Beville and Second Wind Dreams here: secondwind.org If...2020-11-021h 07Dementia By DayHow To Advocate For Your Loved OneHow can you be the best advocate for your loved one? What happens when people are questioning your knowledge of their condition? What happens when they go to the hospital? We discuss why it's so crucial that you continue to advocate for what's best for them! If you're loving this podcast, you'll love my audiobook, available now! Get it here. AND you can support me by "buying me a coffee" at this link! Learn more about my sponsor for this season at alertafamily.com and use the code DBD10 to get 10% off your purchase! Watch m...2020-10-2612 minDementia By DayWHY I Trademarked "Embracing Their Reality"In this episode, we dive into the WHY behind why I trademarked my phrase, "Embracing Their Reality(TM)." Hint: It's because it almost got stolen! A client sent me a link to a blog a few months back that she found online...and they'd been using my trademark without my permission! Fortunately, it was already in process at that point, but this company really wanted to put up a fight to not give me the credit I deserved. MY AUDIOBOOK IS NOW AVAILABLE! Check it out here! Are you loving my podcast? Please consider "buying...2020-10-1916 minNo BS Agency PodcastEP 25: Rachael Wonderlin – What's Possible: Stop Trading Dollars for Hours and Start Scaling Your Business with Confidence and ClarityScenario One:
You’re still trading hours for dollars.
You’re trying to do everything in your business yourself.
You’re fearful of saying anything too aggressive or opinionated—it might scare potential paying clients away.
Scenario Two:
You don’t feel icky about giving your work or time away—for free.
You outsource what’s needed so you can actually concentrate on what you do BEST.
You own your voice and trust yourself 100% because you’re a BOSS at what you do.
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Start An Heart-Pounding Full Audiobook And Elevate Your Mindset.When Someone You Know Is Living in a Dementia Care Community by Rachael WonderlinPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/21669to listen full audiobooks.
Title: When Someone You Know Is Living in a Dementia Care Community
Author: Rachael Wonderlin
Narrator: Rachael Wonderlin
Format: mp3
Length: 5 hrs and 24 mins
Release date: 10-14-20
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 9 ratings
Genres: Aging & Longevity
Publisher's Summary:
Life changes dramatically for the entire family when the decision is made to move a person who has dementia from home to community care. Rachael Wonderlin - a gerontologist, dementia care expert, and popular dementia care blogger - helps caregivers cope with the difficult behaviors, emotions, and anxieties that both they and...2020-10-145h 24Dementia By DayHow My "16 Things I'd Want If I Got Dementia" Poem Almost DisappearedIn this episode, we discuss how my "16 Things I'd Want If I Got Dementia" poem was co-opted by a blogger who tried to sell it for her own benefit! I tell you why it's SO IMPORTANT to trademark your phrases in business and how I started the process. I also mention my audiobook, out soon! Don't miss all the great freebies on my site rachaelwonderlin.com and if you're enjoying my podcast, please consider buying me a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/dementiabyday To learn more about my sponsor, watch my video here: https...2020-10-1220 minDementia By DayThe 3 Questions You NEED in Dementia CaregivingWe're back for season 3 of the Dementia By Day podcast! In this episode, we discuss the THREE questions that you need to improve your dementia caregiving. We'll dive into my favorite topic, Embracing Their Reality(TM) and why these three questions are crucial to improving your dementia caregiving experience. I also mention my audiobook, coming out soon! Don't miss all the great freebies on my site, one of which is really helpful when it comes to Embracing Their Reality(TM) - rachaelwonderlin.com If you're liking what you're hearing, please consider "Buying me a...2020-10-0512 min
Dementia By DayDementia and COVID with Michelle TristaniHow is COVID-19 impacting dementia caregiving and communication? Should a person living with dementia be asked to wear a mask? How do we encourage hand-washing? What's happening inside senior living? Find out in this candid conversation with Michelle Tristani and Rachael Wonderlin.2020-05-3041 min
Dementia By DayS2:E21: Bad Words PART 4In this miniseries, I'll be going through my 4 top, least-favorite words in dementia care and why they're my least favorites! Be sure to rate and subscribe to my podcast wherever you listen. Find more of me on www.rachaelwonderlin.com and download my freebies from the Products page!2020-05-2506 min
Dementia By DayS2:E20: Bad Words PART 3In this miniseries, I'll be going through my 4 top, least-favorite words in dementia care and why they're my least favorites! Be sure to rate and subscribe to my podcast wherever you listen. Find more of me on www.rachaelwonderlin.com and download my freebies from the Products page!2020-05-1806 min
Dementia By DayS2:E19: Bad Words PART 2In this miniseries, I'll be going through my 4 top, least-favorite words in dementia care and why they're my least favorites! Be sure to rate and subscribe to my podcast wherever you listen. Find more of me on www.rachaelwonderlin.com and download my freebies from the Products page!2020-05-1106 min
Dementia By DayS2:E18: Bad Words in Dementia CareIn this miniseries, I'll be going through my 4 top, least-favorite words in dementia care and why they're my least favorites! Be sure to rate and subscribe to my podcast wherever you listen. Find more of me on www.rachaelwonderlin.com and download my freebies from the Products page!2020-05-0408 min
Dementia By DayS2:E17: Why Shadowboxes Shouldn't Be Full of MemorabiliaIt's common to find that shadowboxes outside residents' doors are full of knick-knacks and memorabilia...so why isn't this a great practice? Tune in and find out. Grab my freebies here: rachaelwonderlin.com/products2020-04-2709 min
Dementia By DayS2:E16: What is Timeline Confusion(TM)?All about what Timeline Confusion(TM) is and why people living with dementia have trouble "recognizing" loved ones. Download my eKit on this topic here: www.rachaelwonderlin.com/products2020-04-2012 min
Dementia By DayS2:E15: Should You CALL a Person With Dementia?Should you CALL a person living with dementia? I break down, in detail, the list that I wrote a few weeks back and many of my readers found helpful. When should you call someone? What do you say when you do call? Let's talk about it. For FREEBIES, see my site, rachaelwonderlin.com/products2020-04-1309 min
Dementia By DayS2:E14: My Personal #WFH ScheduleMixing it up a bit on this episode: giving you MY BEST tips to #workfromhome effectively. I've been working from home since 2016 and I KNOW it can be a real challenge, so I'm hitting you with my easiest tips and tricks. To download my freebie or enroll in my free masterclass, go to rachaelwonderlin.com/products2020-04-0611 min
Dementia By DayS2:E13: 5th "L" Step to Embracing Their Reality(TM) EffectivelyDownload the corresponding freebie here: https://rachaelwonderlin.com/product/the-5-ls-five-steps-to-awesome-communication/ This episode is all about Step 4, LEARN, and how to use it to Embrace Their Reality(TM) effectively. Thank you to FlyingAngels.com for the sponsorship this month!2020-03-3008 min
Dementia By DayS2:E12: 4th "L" Step to Embracing Their Reality(TM) EffectivelyDownload the corresponding freebie here: https://rachaelwonderlin.com/product/the-5-ls-five-steps-to-awesome-communication/ This episode is all about Step 4, LEAP, and how to use it to Embrace Their Reality(TM) effectively. Thank you to FlyingAngels.com for the sponsorship this month!2020-03-2309 min
Dementia By DayS2:E11: 3rd "L" Step to Embracing Their Reality EffectivelyDownload the corresponding freebie here: https://rachaelwonderlin.com/product/the-5-ls-five-steps-to-awesome-communication/ This episode is all about Step 3, LEAN, and how to use it to Embrace Their Reality(TM) effectively. Thank you to FlyingAngels.com for the sponsorship this month!2020-03-1611 min
Dementia By DayS2:E10: 2nd "L" Step to Embracing Their Reality EffectivelyPart 2 of 5 of the Miniseries: 5 Steps to Embracing Their Reality! Download the freebie poster here: https://rachaelwonderlin.com/product/the-5-ls-five-steps-to-awesome-communication/ and please be sure to rate & review my podcast to keep it at the top of the queue! 2020-03-0909 min
Dementia By DayS2:E9: 1st "L" Step to Embracing Their Reality EffectivelyPart 1 of 5 of the Miniseries: 5 Steps to Embracing Their Reality! Download the freebie poster here: https://rachaelwonderlin.com/product/the-5-ls-five-steps-to-awesome-communication/ and please be sure to rate & review my podcast to keep it at the top of the queue! 2020-03-0211 min
Dementia By DayS2:E8: Interview with a senior living provider: Andrew of VivantJoin me as I talk with Andrew Meyer of Vivant Senior Living https://vivantseniorliving.com/ about what dementia care means to him, how the industry has changed, and how we continue to evolve in what dementia caregiving can offer! Thanks to FlyingAngels.com for sponsoring my episode this week, and please be sure to join me on my next free webinar: https://mailchi.mp/9b45b131360b/dementiacaremarketing Are you enjoying my podcast? Please rate & review! Learn more about how I can help your organization here: https://rachaelwonderlin.com/workwithme/2020-02-2432 min
Dementia By DayS2:E7: Why Independent Living Never Hires Me!I've been in the senior living biz for a while now...so why haven't I ever worked with an independent living company? Find out in this episode, sponsored by FlyingAngels.com! And hey, if you're an IL looking to change it up, send me an email at rachael@dementiabyday.com — Here's the link to join my next free webinar for sales and marketing teams! https://mailchi.mp/9b45b131360b/dementiacaremarketing Are you enjoying my podcast? Please rate & review! Learn more about how I can help your organization here: https://rachaelwonderlin.com/workwithme/2020-02-1710 min
Dementia By DayS2:E6: My Hope for the Future of Dementia CareWhat I hope dementia care can become in the United States—and why I don't think it's there yet. Check out my first book,"When Someone You Know Is Living in a Dementia Care Community" on Amazon. If you read it and loved it, please take 5 minutes and leave me a 5-star review—I'd really appreciate it! https://www.amazon.com/When-Someone-Living-Dementia-Community/dp/1421420651 Are you enjoying my podcast? Please rate & review! Learn more about how I can help your organization here: https://rachaelwonderlin.com/workwithme/2020-02-1011 min
Dementia By DayS2:E5: What it REALLY means to Embrace Their Reality(TM)Find out what it really means to Embrace Their Reality(TM) and why I am spending the time (and money!) to trademark the phrase! Read more about this here: https://rachaelwonderlin.com/2019/04/23/lying-withimage/ As always, thanks to FlyingAngels.com for sponsoring my podcast!2020-02-0318 min
Blue Collar YieldsRachael Wonderlin - Dementia By DayRachael Wonderlin has always loved older adults, and working with the aged is her calling. She has a master’s degree in Gerontology and discusses turning her life’s passion into a successful dementia care consulting company called Dementia By Day. Rachael’s company started as a blog, where she shared the stories that grew from her experiences working in dementia care facilities. The blog garnered quite a following and became a book, “When Someone You Know is Living in a Dementia Care Community,” published by Johns Hopkins. Rachael is definitely firing on all cylinders as an entr...2019-12-3140 min