What should you consider when thinking about heart surgery for a loved one living with dementia? How does heart surgery affect their cognition and will there be a decline after the surgery? Amy breaks down these questions and provides ideas on how to work with their doctor to meet their health needs.

Amy House, C.D.P. guides care partners in understanding how dementia affects the brain. This podcast has recorded questions from listeners. Each episode, Amy unpacks their questions and helps you learn to “think dementia.” This leads to better quality of life, improved relationships, and empowered care partners. Be part of a connected community by learning from each other’s questions.

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Amy House is a Certified Dementia Practitioner, Licensed Assisted Living Director and PAC Trainer who is recognized in the Twin Cities as a leader in dementia care and education. Amy's personal support, public speaking, and professional training has touched the lives of thousands of people living with dementia over the past 10 years. Amy is also a support group facilitator for the Alzheimer's Association and a Care Navigator for Tembo Health with the Medicare GUIDE dementia program.

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It's winter, the days are shorter, the sun goes down so early, what can you do to pass the time? Here are some games to consider that might meet your loved one where they are at and be fun for the whole family.

Amy House, C.D.P. guides care partners in understanding how dementia affects the brain. This podcast has recorded questions from listeners. Each episode, Amy unpacks their questions and helps you learn to “think dementia.” This leads to better quality of life, improved relationships, and empowered care partners. Be part of a connected community by learning from each other’s questions.

Please consider supporting the Think Dementia podcast with a one-time or monthly donation at Buzzsprout Support Link Buzzsprout is the official podcast platform for Think Demenita and Amy pays to use this platform and distribute the podcast.

Rate us on Google Businesses: Think Dementia St. Paul MN on Google

To record a question for the podcast go to www.think-dementia.com/podcast

Amy House is a Certified Dementia Practitioner, Licensed Assisted Living Director and PAC Trainer who is recognized in the Twin Cities as a leader in dementia care and education. Amy's personal support, public speaking, and professional training has touched the lives of thousands of people living with dementia over the past 10 years. Amy is also a support group facilitator for the Alzheimer's Association and a Care Navigator for Tembo Health with the Medicare GUIDE dementia program.

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Someone who finds Amy out on the street wants to know about vascular dementia and how to prevent this type of dementia for themself or a loved one.

Amy House, C.D.P. guides care partners in understanding how dementia affects the brain. This podcast has recorded questions from listeners. Each episode, Amy unpacks their questions and helps you learn to “think dementia.” This leads to better quality of life, improved relationships, and empowered care partners. Be part of a connected community by learning from each other’s questions.

Please consider supporting the Think Dementia podcast with a one-time or monthly donation at Buzzsprout Support Link Buzzsprout is the official podcast platform for Think Demenita and Amy pays to use this platform and distribute the podcast.

Rate us on Google Businesses: Think Dementia St. Paul MN on Google

To record a question for the podcast go to www.think-dementia.com/podcast

Amy House is a Certified Dementia Practitioner, Licensed Assisted Living Director and PAC Trainer who is recognized in the Twin Cities as a leader in dementia care and education. Amy's personal support, public speaking, and professional training has touched the lives of thousands of people living with dementia over the past 10 years. Amy is also a support group facilitator for the Alzheimer's Association and a Care Navigator for Tembo Health with the Medicare GUIDE dementia program.

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https://www.anthemmemorycare.com/blog/healthy-heart-healthy-brain-what-you-need-to-know

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https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/neuroscience/subcortex

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https://www.cdc.gov/stroke/signs-symptoms/index.html#:~:text=F%E2%80%94Face:%20Ask%20the%20person,way%20to%20the%20emergency%20room.

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