Dementia Resilience With Jill Lorentz

November 29, 2022 When we are caring for a family member or friend, assisting with a dementia disease, sometimes asking questions about finances is tricky. This is personal information, and they may be suspicious why you are asking. Many people hide information throughout their homes, cars, safe deposit boxes and more. Where do you even begin to look? I address all of this and line out exactly what you need to look for and where.

November 22,2022 Today my guest is Dr Amy Sanders, a neurologist based in Hartford, Connecticut. I found Amy as I was working on a project and searching for literature reviews. She worked with a large team to theorize better ways to work with their patients who need a clear diagnosis and path of success slated for their upcoming journey.

November 15, 2022I enjoy getting comments from my Caregivernation and sharing them with others. I think most of you can relate to the joys, sorrows and ways people cope with dementia diseases and caring for the people around them.

November 8, 2022 Visiting your long-time family doctor or general practitioner when someone you care for is struggling with impaired cognition or memory issues seems to be the first stop for many of you. Not a bad idea because they know you best, however, they may not be the most qualified to give you the answers you are seeking. Don't be afraid to ask them to refer you to a specialist who can do more testing and provide an assessment which may be more accurate. Your general physician can still help you with day-to-day issues not related to the brain symptoms so don't be worried that you will hurt their feelings! This show will guide you to the information you need to have this conversation.

October 4, 2022 My guest today is Dr. Peter Pressman, Neurologist and Researcher at the University of Colorado Hospital Anschutz in Denver, Colorado. Dr Pressman and Dr. Huntington Potter are looking for people to join the newest phase of the Sargramostim clinical trial. Otherwise known as the Leukine study. This clinical research is showing promise in fighting Alzheimer's disease. Dr Pressman talks about what the research trial will entail, as well as answering some burning questions about the validity of some research that has drawn attention for not so good reasons. Dr. Pressman gets very candid and answers the tough questions in this segment. Do you have mild-to-moderate Alzheimer’s disease?You may be eligible for a clinical trial for an investigational drug for the treatment ofmild-to-moderate Alzheimer’s disease. Participants will be asked to participate in weeklyvisits for 24 weeks, as well as screening and follow-up visits.In order to qualify you must:• be between 60-80 years old• have a d

September 27, 2022 This is a very hard show today because I am meeting so many people who do not like the person they are supposed to be caring for on a daily basis. When there is baggage, hard feelings, there is the potential for abuse, neglect and more trouble. I see adult kids who never felt loved, I see couples who have fallen out of love and have zero patience. I meet people who are yelling and screaming at their care givers. Think long and hard before you say you will be their power of attorney. Care giving is so hard and don't take it on if you are filled with anger. This show is for you!

September 20, 2022 When a person is in the very early stages of Alzheimer's, we start noticing the issues they are having with keeping up with demands of a job. Is the boss noticing? Are you forgetting tasks? Are you forgetting meetings? Have you been put on a performance plan? If you stay at your job, can they adjust your daily tasks so you can stay? If you leave, how quickly must you apply for social security disability? Did you know that you can only receive the amount of money from your past job, until you move on to another. Once you get another job, if it is lower paying, you will only get the money and benefits based on your most recent job. That is huge if you made big money or salary on the job you had for years. I will line all this out for you and talk about driving issues in the early stage as well. Driving is a privilege, not a right, but either way, it's a loss if independence. How will you deal with this, kicking and screaming or with dignity and intelligence? It's up to you. Or is it?

September 13, 2022 Trying to care for someone in their last weeks, months is hard. Not just hard but emotionally taxing. We never understand the amount of work, the scope of care, the diligence that it takes to turn someone, so they don't get pressure sores. Late stage is difficult. It is not about thinking family caregivers aren't up for the task, but more about, are you underestimating the amount of work it will take? I am going to lay out what is ahead if you are on this path.

September 6, 2022 My person will not talk at all about their diagnosis, is something I hear about often from clients. My person fights with me all the time. I am afraid to begin to bring up the subject of the dementia because my wife comes unglued. Talking to your person with a diagnosis will help them to be a part of the plan of their care. if you wait too long, the situation becomes a battlefield. Let me talk you through this troublesome subject!

August 30, 2022 Understand how the brain works and then you may be able to understand more effectively why people with dementia diseases behave the way they do. I will break this down for you in new ways to help you comprehend it more easily.

August 23,2022 Klaralee Charlton joins me again today and we cover questions from listeners about legal issues you need help with. We talk about neglect, trusts, power of attorney documents, and when you have trouble getting doctors and banks to accept them. We go through so much information, and you will really want to listen to this conversation! Klaralee Charlton, J.D., LL.M. Attorney | Estate Administration & Tax Division Katz, Look & Onorato, P.C. 1120 Lincoln Street, #1100 Denver, Colorado 80203 (303) 832-1900 kcharlton@thedenverlawyers.com Licensed in Colorado and Montana _______________________________________________________________________________

August 16, 2022 I am taking a different approach to the early diagnosis process today and walking you through what will happen at the doctor's office. What are they looking for in terms of impairment and memory loss? What tests will they perform? What is ruled out and was is still in play? What is a neurobehavioral exam? I will discuss all this and more. If you know someone struggling and still is not diagnosed, this show is for you!

August 8, 2022 This show is dedicated to the helping you through the grieving process at the end of life. How do we navigate the journey when things get rough? This is not how to work the actual process; this is about letting go of expectations and getting help to be prepared for the end. Let go of the guilt, say what you need to say.

August 2, 2022 Last week I attended the Pioneer Conference in Denver Colorado and was enlightened by most of the speakers and subjects I listened to. One of my highlights was interviewing Vicki de Klerk - Rubin, the daughter of Validation theory architect Naomi Feil. It was an interesting and riveting conversation! I have used some of their methods with my clients. Some methods we approach differently, but as a whole I admire their work! Together the two have written and edited three books. Here's a little more on them: Vicki de Klerk-Rubin oversees organizational operations and is a Validation Master. Together with her mother, Naomi Feil, she revised the books, Validation: The Feil Method and The Validation Breakthrough. She authored Validation Techniques for Dementia Care: The Family Guide to Improving Communication and a new workbook: Communicate with older adults with cognitive decline: Validation for First Responders. She has a BFA from Boston University, an MBA from Fordham University, and did her

July 19, 2022 When you have a person who is denying their stage of dementia, or you are a family member who thinks your person is not as bad off as some others, or you are hesitating to move them or care for them when things are bad, this show is for you. I discuss all of this in detail today. Also, a big, beautiful community may not be all it is cracked up to be. Sometimes the older more experienced places may provide better care. Don't be fooled!

July 11,2022 Since Colorado approved the Assisted Suicide Act, I have received many questions about the rules and regulations surrounding the new law. I have answers to all your questions in this podcast today.

July 5, 2022 As one of the most inspiring interviews I have done to date, this ranks way high on the list. Today I spoke to my friends David and Virginia (Ginny), an absolutely couple, who have had enormously fulfilling lives, David as a Urologist and Ginny as an educator teaching middle school children and later, adult literacy, during her teaching career. I met them through the University of Colorado Neurology as they took my classes, then utilized my in-home assessment services. They moved from the mountains down to the metro area a few years ago, settling in a newly built area with gorgeous homes, but very little mature landscaping. Together we discussed their needs and wants for the futures, and how to downsize, as well as find a place where they could have a continuum of care in the future. Many people fight this and often fail to prepare to set themselves up for success. This couple is inspiring and show us how to live well, enjoying life, achieving new heights of love and acceptance of themselves,

June 28, 2022 Summer months can be challenging when we can't go outside because it is scorching hot. Air conditioning makes our joints hurt. The heat is suffocating. Going in and out of both makes your sinuses go crazy! It is hard to do outside activities and you are itching to get out of the house. These issues can be draining and emotionally destructive for us which can create anxiety. What do we do about this? Let's chat about it!

June 21,2022 Navigating the road, from suspecting symptoms to a diagnosis, along the journey and to the end is full of strife and challenges. Managing this road is often anything but easy. Some have difficult people to deal with and some have it easier. Some people are in denial, some are ready to walk the road together. Grief from day 1 is ever present but many fail to recognize it. Anger from role reversals is common. Expecting the person with the diagnosis to stay the same as they are for a long time is a misconception. Patience is a virtue, although many people run short. How do we navigate this long journey? I am here to help!

June 14, 2022 Sometimes, much to our dismay, we have a person with some type of dementia disease that is extremely difficult to work with. They refuse care, are spiteful, angry and a lot more. They won't bathe, are incontinent, don't brush their teeth. They lose their social graces. This is so hard! What recourse do you have? This is the show for you!