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Read more about the article Living with Dementia: Finding Purpose and Hope with Christine Thelker

Living with Dementia: Finding Purpose and Hope with Christine Thelker

Episode #47 & 79 (Repost)September 28, 2021

Chrissy Thelker was 55 years old when she had her first stroke and was subsequently diagnosed with Vascular Dementia. With more and more people living with dementia, it's imperative that…

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Read more about the article Dementia Rates Highest for African Americans: Tips for Equitable Care

Dementia Rates Highest for African Americans: Tips for Equitable Care

Episode #78September 21, 2021

Dementia is one of the most important, but often overlooked, health care issues related to older African Americans. In fact, research shows that African Americans are two to three times more likely to…

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Read more about the article Helping Care for Aging Parents & Becoming a Family Caregiver

Helping Care for Aging Parents & Becoming a Family Caregiver

Episode #70July 21, 2021

If you are just starting out with helping care for aging parents, you might be feeling overwhelmed and unsure of how to help. Not only are you flooded with loads…

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Read more about the article Preventing Elder Financial Abuse & Exploitation

Preventing Elder Financial Abuse & Exploitation

Episode #67June 29, 2021

Facts About Elder Financial Abuse & Exploitation One out of every 20 older adults in the U.S. is a victim of financial exploitation, losing an average of $80,000 to $186,000…

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Read more about the article Family Legacy of Dementia Caregiving with MJ Grant

Family Legacy of Dementia Caregiving with MJ Grant

Episode #62June 1, 2021

The stories of people living with dementia and their families need to be told, heard, and valued. I'm honored to share the life of, MJ Grant, as she describes the…

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Read more about the article Cancer Caregiver Support & Bereavement Groups with Ronni Levine, LMFT

Cancer Caregiver Support & Bereavement Groups with Ronni Levine, LMFT

Episode #56April 20, 2021

Cancer affects individuals, families, and communities. According to the National Cancer Institute, in 2020, an estimated 1,806,590 new cases of cancer were diagnosed in the United States and approximately 39.5% of…

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Read more about the article Older Adults Caring for Adult Children with Autism with Lois Shingler

Older Adults Caring for Adult Children with Autism with Lois Shingler

Episode #53March 30, 2021

Over 75% of adults with developmental disabilities live at home with family. There is a growing population of aging caregivers of adults with developmental disabilities, in part due to increased…

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Read more about the article When Aging Parents Need Help: Family Caregiving Roles & Impacts

When Aging Parents Need Help: Family Caregiving Roles & Impacts

Episode #52March 23, 2021

When older adults begin to experience physical or mental health changes, like with dementia disorders, it can be difficult to know the steps to take to be helpful. It can…

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Read more about the article Tips for Better Communication in Dementia Care

Tips for Better Communication in Dementia Care

Episode #48February 23, 2021

When you care for a loved one with dementia, chances are you have years of experience with this person and are used to communicating with them in a particular way.…

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Read more about the article Elderly Parent Calling Multiple Times a Day? 5 Expert Tips

Elderly Parent Calling Multiple Times a Day? 5 Expert Tips

Episode #46February 13, 2021

Dear Dr. Koepp, My 85 year old dad is calling me multiple times a day. It’s interrupting my time at work. Sometimes he needs something. Sometimes, he just wants to…

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Read more about the article Lower Caregiver Stress with Proven Resilience Strategies – with William Haley, PhD

Lower Caregiver Stress with Proven Resilience Strategies – with William Haley, PhD

Episode #44February 2, 2021

We have a narrative in society that says that caregivers have more depression and stress, spend their caregiving years suffering, only to lead to premature death. Our guest today shares…

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Read more about the article Managing Caregiver Guilt and Shame about Moving Aging Parent to Assisted Living

Managing Caregiver Guilt and Shame about Moving Aging Parent to Assisted Living

Episode #43January 26, 2021

Have you helped your loved one move to a senior living or assisted living community only to find that in the midst of experiencing relief that your loved one is…

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Noticing memory or mental health changes in your older loved one?

The next steps are as simple as 1-2-3…

  1. Share your concerns with your loved one directly and compassionately. 
  2. Help your loved one see their primary care provider. Sometimes mental health and memory changes are due to medical issues or medications that need to be assessed and managed by medical providers. 
  3. Help your loved one see a mental health professional. Don’t wait for medical issues to be resolved. People with medical conditions are more likely to experience mental health conditions and benefit from mental health care. Connect with a professional today.

Our provider directory can help you find a mental health professional who specializes in older adults.

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A Gero-Psychiatrist

Geriatric psychiatrists (also called Gero-Psychiatrists) are medical doctors who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of mental health issues that occur more commonly in older adults, such as dementia, depression, insomnia. They prescribe medications, but may or may not provide therapy.

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A Neuropsychologist

A neuropsychologist is specialized in diagnosing brain disorders, like dementia (specifically what type of dementia a person has). They also help to identify if the changes in your loved one are mental health changes (like depression and anxiety) or brain health changes like a dementia disorder. 

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A Therapist who specializes with older adults

“Therapist” is a broad term to identify licensed professionals trained to provide talk-therapy to treat or manage mental health conditions. They include psychologists, social workers, licensed professional counselors, and licensed marriage and family therapists. Our therapists specialize in older adults.

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