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Dementia By Day

Rachael Wonderlin tackles common challenges in dementia caregiving and seeks to make everyone a better care partner and professional by promoting education and empathy. Rachael has a Master’s in Geron... Read more

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S2:E1: 20 Things I'd Want If I Got Dementia

S2:E1: 20 Things I'd Want If I Got Dementia

Welcome to Season 2 of the Dementia By Day Podcast! My "20 Things" list was born from my original, "16 Things," which wa... Read more

6 Jan 2020

17mins

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S1:E3: How does mental health impact dementia?

S1:E3: How does mental health impact dementia?

Do people living with schizophrenia have an increased risk of getting dementia? How big of an impact does depression hav... Read more

16 Jun 2019

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S1:E5: Introduce a stuffed animal before you think you should

S1:E5: Introduce a stuffed animal before you think you should

I meet a lot of care partners who are hesitant to introduce a stuffed animal or baby doll to their loved one living with... Read more

30 Jun 2019

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S1:E22: 10 Most important things about dementia care communication

S1:E22: 10 Most important things about dementia care communication

10 Most important things about dementia care communication This is straight from my public speaking presentation on deme... Read more

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S1:E15: How to banish guilt and shame

S1:E15: How to banish guilt and shame

On today's episode, we talk about guilt and shame and why guilt is so dangerous for caregivers of those living with deme... Read more

16 Sep 2019

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S1:E9: 2 things you're overlooking when solving behavioral challenges

S1:E9: 2 things you're overlooking when solving behavioral challenges

On today's episode we'll be talking about the TWO THINGS that you've been overlooking when trying to solve behavioral ch... Read more

29 Jul 2019

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S2:E3: What Is Ambiguous Loss in Dementia Care?

S2:E3: What Is Ambiguous Loss in Dementia Care?

You're probably grieving, but don't realize it. In this episode, I talk all about ambiguous loss and anticipatory grief—... Read more

20 Jan 2020

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S1:E7: The 3 worst move-ins I've ever seen

S1:E7: The 3 worst move-ins I've ever seen

In this episode, I discuss the 3 worst move-ins of new residents to dementia care that I've ever been a part of! Let's t... Read more

14 Jul 2019

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S1:E21: The BEST ones: Hollywood depictions of dementia that work!

S1:E21: The BEST ones: Hollywood depictions of dementia that work!

Here are my favorite, most accurate depictions of dementia care in pop culture. Let’s break it down! My sponsor, Flying ... Read more

28 Oct 2019

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S1:E29: What dementia ACTUALLY looks like

S1:E29: What dementia ACTUALLY looks like

"He described all the symptoms of dementia, but then said his mom didn't have dementia." What does dementia ACTUALLY loo... Read more

20 Dec 2019

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S1:E24: From Psychiatrist to hands-on caregiver

S1:E24: From Psychiatrist to hands-on caregiver

Riveting interview with Dr. Kleinman: From psychiatrist to hands-on caregiver Dr. Kleinman is an American psychiatrist a... Read more

18 Nov 2019

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S2:E2: What Senior Living Sales & Marketing Professionals Are Missing

S2:E2: What Senior Living Sales & Marketing Professionals Are Missing

Geriatrics is a tough world to jump into, and when you're the person families talk to first, you're expected to know jus... Read more

13 Jan 2020

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S1:E25: How to win an argument with someone with dementia

S1:E25: How to win an argument with someone with dementia

How to win an argument with someone with dementia Ahh, writing that title hurt a little bit. You caught me: total clickb... Read more

25 Nov 2019

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S1:E16: How to fix bad moods as the seasons change

S1:E16: How to fix bad moods as the seasons change

How to help your residents/clients/loved ones living with dementia cope with seasonal mood changes. I'm all about the ta... Read more

23 Sep 2019

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S1:E8: Crucial tips for positive interior design in dementia

S1:E8: Crucial tips for positive interior design in dementia

Let's talk interior design in dementia care. I share a story from my past and talk about WHY what I'm doing now is so im... Read more

21 Jul 2019

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S1:E13: My best tips for traveling with dementia

S1:E13: My best tips for traveling with dementia

This episode was inspired by a woman I saw in the airport who was pretty clearly traveling alone—and living with dementi... Read more

26 Aug 2019

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S1:E26: When the person you're caring for is your spouse

S1:E26: When the person you're caring for is your spouse

They used to help you make big decisions, but now you're left to make the big choices for BOTH of you. Caregiving for a ... Read more

2 Dec 2019

16mins

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S1:E19: Myths you ALWAYS SEE in TV, movies and more

S1:E19: Myths you ALWAYS SEE in TV, movies and more

We see a lot of myths and misconceptions on TV, in movies and in articles that report to be “about dementia” or have a c... Read more

14 Oct 2019

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S1:E18: #1 reason a routine is going to save you some drama

S1:E18: #1 reason a routine is going to save you some drama

Why is the routine of a person living with dementia so important? Heck, why is anyone's routine important? How can we us... Read more

7 Oct 2019

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S2:E8: Interview with a senior living provider: Andrew of Vivant

S2:E8: Interview with a senior living provider: Andrew of Vivant

Join me as I talk with Andrew Meyer of Vivant Senior Living https://vivantseniorliving.com/ about what dementia care mea... Read more

24 Feb 2020

32mins

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