Teepa... that re-enactment at a Doctor's office was BRILLIANT! I went through this with my father, at a MEMORY CLINIC yet! He did pretty well in initial testing and so they acted like I was blowing things out of proportion. But I used to work in a SNF for 14 years specializing in dementia residents and could blatantly see the early signs. The medical "professionals" often make you feel like you are the crazy one! My father was always good in math and could do complex equations in his head. During standard testing exercises involving numbers, such as count backwards from 100 in threes, he had no problem (I would've failed miserably LOL!). Yet he could not recall if he ate lunch that day or where he lived. We got the diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease about three years ago and he is now in late stage and receiving hospice services in a SNF. For those without training in this horrible disease, you can start wondering about your own sanity and it can unnecessarily heighten anxiety that is already reaching new peaks. No one sat down and explained why they made such determinations (kept saying it was "mild cognition impairment") and even though I discussed in private some specific examples of significant decline in cognition, the "professionals" seemed to dismiss this and refer to testing guidelines and protocol as being more indicative of disease process than real-life observations and accounts. The medical "professionals" need a LOT more training, not only on dementia, but on HOW to interact with the patient's supports or family. Thank you, Teepa... I have learned a lot watching your videos and employ many of your techniques now in interacting with my father as he slowly drifts away.
Thanks for doing what you do. I find your videos very helpful and informative. Your role playing and interacting is impressive and extraordinary likable. I’m so thankful for people like you to give me a place to go for association. I live in a very rural area in the east Kentucky mountains. Thank you!!!
With an ageing population it might get to the stage where training should be almost mandatory for anyone who has works or lives with older people. I was very disappointed when I learned how little people know about how to treat dementia residents even though they work in care facilities. I knew nothing when my parents got dementia. I certainly did not have access to videos like yours. If I tried to speak to anyone all I heard were horror stories about what they went through. I am so so sorry I didn’t do a better job. Keep up the good work of getting the message out there. God knows there’s a great need for people to hear it. God bless.
I’ve been watching these 6 videos..been crying sense the 4th video...I wish each of us could watch these video’s..the hurt watching and going through and living with a loved one that has dementia...Muchmore then a memory loss condition..until you live with a person and see them Deteriorate their cognitive lifestyle that they cannot continue by themselves and us untrained caregivers and spouses we need education so desperately I will share these videos with anybody I can get to listen to them I am a CNA and it’s helped me quite a bit
I woukd send an email of what was going on at home....new changes....new concerns. Worked Beautifully with his PCP. Saved wasted time and doctor knew how to angle his questions better. Sooooo effective. My Dad was always "Fine!" So the heads up is critical
Dimentia is cruel. Regression to babyhood. Dimentia' care is a vocation. Not mine but I have cared for people who have dimentia. So often family members will say to me that their parent, or whoever, seemed very lucid when they spent 2 hours together. Of course, she was...familiarity, familiar platitudes etc. This lady has some incredibly useful advice and indepth understanding. I truly wish I had more empathy for this dreadful disease, but honestly I can't because there is an element to it which means a carer has to become as crafty as the client. I don't want to be that person.
Teepa... that re-enactment at a Doctor's office was BRILLIANT! I went through this with my father, at a MEMORY CLINIC yet! He did pretty well in initial testing and so they acted like I was blowing things out of proportion. But I used to work in a SNF for 14 years specializing in dementia residents and could blatantly see the early signs. The medical "professionals" often make you feel like you are the crazy one! My father was always good in math and could do complex equations in his head. During standard testing exercises involving numbers, such as count backwards from 100 in threes, he had no problem (I would've failed miserably LOL!). Yet he could not recall if he ate lunch that day or where he lived. We got the diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease about three years ago and he is now in late stage and receiving hospice services in a SNF. For those without training in this horrible disease, you can start wondering about your own sanity and it can unnecessarily heighten anxiety that is already reaching new peaks. No one sat down and explained why they made such determinations (kept saying it was "mild cognition impairment") and even though I discussed in private some specific examples of significant decline in cognition, the "professionals" seemed to dismiss this and refer to testing guidelines and protocol as being more indicative of disease process than real-life observations and accounts. The medical "professionals" need a LOT more training, not only on dementia, but on HOW to interact with the patient's supports or family. Thank you, Teepa... I have learned a lot watching your videos and employ many of your techniques now in interacting with my father as he slowly drifts away.
Thanks for doing what you do. I find your videos very helpful and informative. Your role playing and interacting is impressive and extraordinary likable. I’m so thankful for people like you to give me a place to go for association. I live in a very rural area in the east Kentucky mountains. Thank you!!!
With an ageing population it might get to the stage where training should be almost mandatory for anyone who has works or lives with older people. I was very disappointed when I learned how little people know about how to treat dementia residents even though they work in care facilities. I knew nothing when my parents got dementia. I certainly did not have access to videos like yours. If I tried to speak to anyone all I heard were horror stories about what they went through. I am so so sorry I didn’t do a better job. Keep up the good work of getting the message out there. God knows there’s a great need for people to hear it. God bless.
I’ve been watching these 6 videos..been crying sense the 4th video...I wish each of us could watch these video’s..the hurt watching and going through and living with a loved one that has dementia...Muchmore then a memory loss condition..until you live with a person and see them Deteriorate their cognitive lifestyle that they cannot continue by themselves and us untrained caregivers and spouses we need education so desperately I will share these videos with anybody I can get to listen to them I am a CNA and it’s helped me quite a bit
thank you teepa
these techniques help my residents sooo much
absolutely incredible , wonderful person , educational and everyday knowledge.
Omg yep I looked after my father in law and this describes every minute
She's amazing and reassuring. I needed to watch this in this period of my life and my mother's.
I woukd send an email of what was going on at home....new changes....new concerns. Worked Beautifully with his PCP. Saved wasted time and doctor knew how to angle his questions better. Sooooo effective. My Dad was always "Fine!" So the heads up is critical
I love you. You are such an amazing person. I wish you would come to Southern California
My mother is is very forgetful she is 83years she keeps buying items over and over
thank you!! God Bless
excellent ...she is excellent!!
I learnt that with the Dr. the hard way. I knew I couldn't say the truth in front of mum.
veryeducational
Very good indeed!!
How in yhe world do I win up hete
Dimentia is cruel. Regression to babyhood. Dimentia' care is a vocation.
Not mine but I have cared for people who have dimentia. So often family members will say to me that their parent, or whoever, seemed very lucid when they spent 2 hours together. Of course, she was...familiarity, familiar platitudes etc.
This lady has some incredibly useful advice and indepth understanding. I truly wish I had more empathy for this dreadful disease, but honestly I can't because there is an element to it which means a carer has to become as crafty as the client. I don't want to be that person.