Amy takes some time to tell you more about moderate to severe dementia using the Living Gems with a focus on Ambers, the third stage of dementia in the Gems model. Teepa Snow, Positive Approach to Care, created the gems to learn about each stage of the disease so that with the right care and the right setting, everyone gem can shine. Amy covered the entire gems model in a webinar recording for Tembo Health and released those episodes with two podcast episodes (in the show note). After that brief overview, Amy shares more information and experiences about the stages of dementia one by 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.

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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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Part 1 Understanding the Stages of Dementia: Teepa Snow's Living Gems

Part 2 Understanding the Stages of Dementia: Teepa Snow's Living Gems

Early, Middle and Late Stage Incontinence

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Providing Personal Cares for Someone Living with Dementia

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Amy takes some time to tell you more about moderate dementia using the Living Gems with a focus on Emeralds, the second stage of dementia in the Gems model. Teepa Snow, Positive Approach to Care, created the gems to learn about each stage of the disease so that with the right care and the right setting, everyone gem can shine. Amy covered the entire gems model in a webinar recording for Tembo Health and released those episodes with two podcast episodes (in the show note). After that brief overview, Amy shares more information and experiences about the stages of dementia one by 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 Dementia and Amy pays to use this platform and distribute the podcast.

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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.

Www.think-dementia.com

www.teepasnow.com

www.tembo.health

www.think-dementia.com/videos

Part 1 Understanding the Stages of Dementia: Teepa Snow's Living Gems: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2170330/episodes/18966944

Part 2 Understanding the Stages of Dementia: Teepa Snow's Living Gems https://www.buzzsprout.com/2170330/episodes/19042853

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Amy takes some time to tell you more about early dementia using the Living Gems with a focus on Diamonds, the first stage of dementia. Teepa Snow, Positive Approach to Care, created the gems to learn about each stage of the disease so that with the right care and the right setting, everyone gem can shine. Amy covered the entire gems model in a webinar recording for Tembo Health and released those episodes with two podcast episodes (in the show note). After that brief overview, Amy shares more information and experiences about the stages of dementia one by 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 Dementia 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.

Www.think-dementia.com

www.teepasnow.com

www.tembo.health

www.think-dementia.com/videos

Part 1 Understanding the Stages of Dementia: Teepa Snow's Living Gems: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2170330/episodes/18966944

Part 2 Understanding the Stages of Dementia: Teepa Snow's Living Gems https://www.buzzsprout.com/2170330/episodes/19042853

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Would you like an easy and respectful way to know what stage of dementia someone is in and what works best for them at that stage? Teepa Snow, Positive Approach to Care, created the gems to learn about each stage of the disease so that with the right care and the right setting, everyone gem can shine. This second of two episodes is a recording of a webinar Amy did for Tembo Health and covers the last three of six gems.

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 Dementia 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.

Www.think-dementia.com

www.teepasnow.com

www.tembo.health

www.think-dementia.com/videos

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Would you like an easy and respectful way to know what stage of dementia someone is in and what works best for them at that stage? Teepa Snow, Positive Approach to Care, created the gems to learn about each stage of the disease so that with the right care and the right setting, everyone gem can shine. This first of two episodes is a recording of a webinar Amy did for Tembo Health and covers the first three of six gems.

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 Dementia 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.

Www.think-dementia.com

www.teepasnow.com

www.tembo.health

www.think-dementia.com/videos

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A senior living resident in Assisted Living asks Amy what happens if you run out of money? How does the government help those that can't pay privately for care? Amy discusses some of the benefits available in the U.S. for those that need care, the requirements in most states and general information on how it works. Contact your state or county for specific guidelines that vary by state for Medicaid eligibility.

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 Dementia 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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Overview of Medicaid Services- MN

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A spouse asks Amy if hearing loss always leads to dementia. Amy provides information on the connection between hearing loss and the risk of getting dementia and shares one man’s view of having hearing aides.

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 Dementia 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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MN Deaf and Hard of Hearing: Age Related Hearing Loss

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Why is my father hesitating when going down the stairs? Something seems to be different and Amy explains why stairs can be challenging for someone living with dementia and some ways to make stairs in your home safe before there is a fall.

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 Dementia 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.

Www.think-dementia.com

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