Misunderstanding Dementia Podcast

Interview with Jaleesa Mason, LPN - Admissions Director & Clinical Liaison in Huntingdon Health Jaleesa Mason, LPN talks about the services that they offer in Huntingdon Health. She will also discuss two important procedures or ways on how they qualify their patients to be in their facility. Find out more. In this episode of Misunderstanding Dementia: 00:30 – Introduction of Jaleesa Mason 00:50 – What health care services do they offer? 01:25 – What health insurances do they take in? 01:50 – How does one qualify to be in their facility? 03:15 – How long do they stay for skilled nursing? 04:45 – Always remember – F.A.S.T 05:55 – Knowledge is power. For more information on Huntingdon Health and Rehab: Website http://huntingdonhealth.com FB https://www.facebook.com/HuntingdonHealth/ IG HuntingdonHealthandRehab 635 High Street Huntingdon, TN 38344 Jaleesa Mason, LPN (Admissions Director and Clinical Liaison) Email JMason@huntingdonhealth.com Phone number  731-986-8948 Work cellphone 731-394-1024

Interview with Ms. Katie Snider, the Assisted Director of Nursing in Unity Psychiatric Care Katie Snider is the Assisted Director of Nursing in Unity Psychiatric Care. Let’s get to know more of her today! In this Podcast: 00:55 – Introducing Katie Snider. 02:19 – The different levels of care. 03:38 – What are the other services that they provide? 08:43 – Anything you need to know about Psychiatric Care and where you can reach them. 09:36 – Always remember the word F-A-S-T! 11:21 – Last parting wisdom from Katie. For more details: Unity Psychiatric Care 458 Hannings Lane, Martin, TN 38237 Located at the corner of Hannings Lane and Skyhawk Parkway, near Volunteer Community Hospital Phone: 731.588.2830 Fax: 731.587.6923 Fax: 731.588.2917 (After hours)

Interview with Amanda Barlow Leitch, West Tennessee Regional Coordinator Today, we have a short interview with Amanda Barlow Leitch, West Tennessee Regional Coordinator. In this podcast: 00:30 - Where is Amanda from and what does she do? 02:00 - Where can we reach her and what areas does Alzheimer’s Tennessee occupy? 02:40 - Remember the word F.A.S.T! Alzheimer’s Tennessee Amanda Barlow Leitch Phone: 731.694.8065 West Tennessee Regional Coordinator amanda.barlowleitch@TNalz.org www.alzTennessee.org

Interview with Brooke Hilton, the Marketing Liaison of Tennessee Quality Care What does a marketing liaison do? Brooke Hilton talks about the services that they offer in Tennessee Quality Care and her important role in carrying out these services. In this episode: 00:10 – Introduction of Brooke Hilton. 01:05 – What services does Tennessee Quality Care offer? 01:50 – What are their services areas? 02:15 – What is a CON? 02:50 – Contact information. Tennessee Quality Care Phone number 410 2250; 410 2260 Website: https://tnquality.com/ Brooke Hilton 731 608 1787 bhilton@tnquality.com

Interview with Ms. Stacey Reed, RN - Health Management | West Tennessee Healthcare Stacey Reed is a Registered Nurse and a part of the Health Management in West Tennessee Healthcare. Today, let’s get to know her more and what she does. In this Podcast: 00:28 – Introducing Stacey Reed. 01:21 – What are the normal levels of cholesterol, blood pressure, and blood sugar? 02:03 – Where can we reach Stacey Reed? 02:30 – Advice from Stacey. 02:44 – Always remember the word F-A-S-T! For more details: Stacey Reed, RN Health Management West Tennessee Healthcare 657, Skyline Dr. Jackson, TN 38301 Phone: (731) 541-2500 | Fax: (731) 541-2515 Email: Stacey.Reed@wth.org

Interview with Atty. Sara Barnett and Atty. Heather Gavrock from Spragins, Barnett & Cobb, PLC Atty. Barnet and Atty. Gavrocks talks about a very important legal topic when caring for patient’s with Dementia – Power of Attorney. What is Power of Attorney? When do you actually need one? In this episode of Misunderstanding Dementia Podcast: 04:00 – Brief history about Lady Justice. 01:30 – Introduction of Atty Barnett and Atty. Gavrock (what services they offer) 03:00 – When is the good time to get a Power of Attorney? (before, during or while having Dementia) 03:20 – Everybody needs a Power of Attorney. 04:35 – What is a Power of Attorney? 05:30 – How important is Asset Protection? 06:30 – Take note of the 5-year look back period. 09:55 – Plan ahead and call us. Phone number 731 424 0461 Atty. Heather Gavrock hjg@spraginslaw.com Atty Sara Barnett sarabarnett@spraginslaw.com Website https://www.spraginslaw.com/

Interview with Ms. Lisa Tilley, the Eldercare Advisor of Americare Assisted Living & Memory Care Today, we have an interview with Lisa Tilley, the Eldercare Advisor from Americare Assisted Living & Memory Care. In this podcast: 00:40 – Introducing Lisa Tilley. 01:20 – How can we reach out to Lisa if we have questions? 02:18 – Where can we find Americare Assisted Living & Memory? 04:24 – Advice from Lisa. 05:55 – Where can you reach Lisa? 06:22 – Always remember the word F-A-S-T! For more details: Lisa Tilley Eldercare Advisor Americare Assisted Living & Memory Care Phone: 731-316-9491 Website: www.americareusa.net Email: ltilley@americareusa.net

Interview with Ms. Peggy Haynes, a Marketing Director in Morningside of Jackson in Jackson, TN Today, we have an interview with Peggy Haynes, the Marketing Director of Morningside of Jackson. In this podcast: 00:35 – Who is Peggy Haynes? 01:17 – What are the services do they offer? 02:16 – Where can you reach Peggy? 02:46 – Introducing the Morningside of Jackson. 03:13 – Always remember the word F-A-S-T! For more details: MORNINGSIDE OF JACKSON 1200 North Parkway, Jackson, TN 38305 PEGGY HAYNES Marketing Director P: 731-423-1004 | c: 731-437-3746 | f: 731-423-8342 Email: phaynes@5ssl.com Website: www.morningsideofjackson.com

Interview with Ms. Sabrina Young from West Tennessee HealthCare Hospice Division Today, we have an interview with Ms. Sabrina Young from West Tennessee HealthCare Hospice Division. In this podcast: 00:25 - Who is Ms. Sabrina and what does she offer? 02:05 - How does Hospice qualify for unfortunate people? 03:40 - Remember the word F.A.S.T! For more details: Sabrina Young Marketing & Community Outreach Liaison West Tennessee Healthcare Hospice 1804 Highway 45 By-Pass Suite 100 • Jackson, Tennessee 38305 Phone: 731-234-0752 • Office: 731-664-4220, 1-800-286-5717 Fax: 731-664-4231 Email: Hospice@wth.org Website: Wth.org

Interview with Ms. Angie of Regency Retirement Village Today, we have Ms. Angie from Regency Retirement Village. Let’s get to know her! In this podcast: 00:25 - Who is Ms. Angie and what is Regency Retirement Village? 02:20 - Remember the word F.A.S.T.! For more details: Angie Arrington Outreach Liaison Regency Retirement Village 420 Cheyenne Drive • Jackson, Tennessee 38305 Phone: 731-693-5464 • Office: 731-661-9888 • Fax: 731-661-9056 aarrington@regencyretirementjackson.com www.regencyretirementjackson.com

How do you become an awesome PhysioSecret guru? Be a Jared! Constantly working on yourself and your craft to become an awesome Physical Therapist and to be able to give the best treatment your patients deserve. Just be J.A.R.E.D! In this episode of Misunderstanding Dementia: 01:45 – How do you become an awesome Physical Therapist? 01:50 – Be JARED 01:55 – JUMP into that niche and be the go-to-person with your skill. 02:30 – Niche down to scale up. 02:35 – Taking ACTION. 02:45 – Imperfect action beats perfect inaction. 03:10 – REPEAT and rinse. 03:50 – Don’t achieve perfection instead strive for excellence and progression. 04:35 – DO it.

Opening of the gift from Captain David Bayliff!!! Winning Mindset!!! What is inside that package? Take a guess on what is inside the package that Dr. Mike Chua received from Captain David Bayliff. In this episode of ACG: 01:00 – Look for people that believes in you – your goals, why, passion. 02:00 – What is insides Captain David Bayliff’s package? 03:00 – Feeling down? Talk to people who will pull you up. 03:00 – Everything starts with MINDSET. 05:30 – F.A.S.T

Inhale. Exhale. Be Awesome. How to be AWESOME? Dr. Mike Chua shares to us how to become AWESOME in whatever we do in life. In this episode of ACG: 00:50 – How do you become awesome? Inhale, exhale, let go. 01:50 – Learn to take Action. 02:05 – Seek Wisdom. 02:25 – Bring Energy. 03:25 – Salt brings taste in life. 04:00 – Be Outstanding. 04:25 – Learn how to look for a Mark. 04:55 – Elevate other people. 06:05 – FAST (Friends, Action, Shoot, Teach)

Center for Applied Research Edited Today, we have an interview with Dr. Cameron and we will discuss his profile and his field about Dementia. In this podcast: 1:00 - NCCDP and ICCDP 3:30 - What is Montessori Way in approaching with dementia care? 9:25 - What is the process called “Normalization”? 11:35 - Dr. Cameron’s 6-hour course. 15:15 - Worldwide Montessori Inspired Lifestyle Federation 17:45 - Dr. Cameron’s approach to people with dementia 21:25 - An awesome story from Dr. Cameron! 27:05 - Welcome your mistakes. Links: https://www.nccdp.org/ - National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners https://www.iccdp.net/ - International Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners

It's never too late to pursue your passion. But you already know that deep down. - Ava Duvernay What is your passion? What is your purpose? Dr. Mike Chua talks briefly about the 4 P’s and gives us a gentle reminder that it is OK to fail. In this episode of Misunderstanding Dementia: 00:50 – Question of the day: What is your passion? 01:10 – Four P’s (Passion, Productivity, Profit, Purpose) 03:00 – FAST (Friends, Action, Shoot, Teach) 04:55 – Alzheimer’s disease and Dementia seminar

What is your VISION for this year my friends? It’s 2020 This is Dr. Mike Chua again physical therapist and certified dementia practitioner and I am your alternative career. I haven't been doing live lately because we've been so busy with the New Year Christmas time and everything. I wanted to put out there, what is your vision for this year my friends? It's a nice year, it's called 2020, you know what 2020 means? It's 2020 vision and when your vision is really nice and perfect, its 20-20. What is your vision? I'm breaking down what vision is. First letter is letter “V”. You got to learn how to you think being a VICTOR. You got to learn how to start thinking like a victor, stop thinking like a victim. Everybody can feel like a victim but today is the year 2020 you got to start thinking like a victor, start thinking that you're winning. Next letter, letter “I” INFORMATION. There is so much information out there and you just keep getting those information but what I want you to do is you got to take action. You

Happy Holidays from the Chua family!  First of all, Happy, Happy Holidays! Today is Sunday, December the 22nd. It's around 4:45 Central Standard Time. I would like to greet everybody a Happy, Happy Holidays! Merry Christmas to every one of you! But before I let you go, I wanted to talk about the acronym of the Holiday, what is the holiday? We will break it down.   Letter H, it says Happiness is a choice. You got to learn how to choose, you got to learn how to be happy. And this is what my wife's been telling me, because sometimes I come home I'm really tired and everything and when I get home, I'm just tired. And then she would always tell me "Hey dad, happiness is a choice." So, you got to learn how to choose happiness because today or this holiday season is the time. The time to be festive, the time to be happy.   Next Letter O, have an Open mind. It's a new year. It's a decade, it's about to be finished. And it's a new year, it's going to be 2020, you have to have an open mind to get new opp

Interview with Melissa Strout - an Occupational Therapist and a Certified Dementia Practitioner Melissa Strout is an occupational therapist and dementia practitioner. She is going to help us identify and understand the different behaviors in Dementia since she is going to publish her book soon called, “Managing different behaviors in Dementia”. 01:11 – Who is Melissa Strout and what does she do? 01:42 – In what specific part of Florida is Melissa living at right now? 02:16 – The most common dementia behavior that Melissa see in her practice. 02:38 – What is sundowning and how can we prevent it? 04:21 – What is Melissa’s book all about? 06:43 – Where can you reach Melissa? 07:34 – Melissa’s advice to practitioners who handle patients with Dementia. 08:10 – Remember the word F-A-S-T. Melissa’s Email: Melissa.Strout@FunctionalHomeOT.com

Happy Valentine's my friends! So how do you Love? Be like my wife Puppen Chua Dr. Mike's advice on Valentine’s day – be a good lover. How do you become a good lover? Dr. Mike Chua gives an inspiring and well thought off acronym to his wife’s (PUPPEN) name. Find out more about this podcast. In this episode of Misunderstanding Dementia: 01:05 – Be Positive. 01:25 – Be Uplifting. Uplift other people. 02:00 – Preserve your power. 02:50 – Be Patient. 03:00 – Energy. Know when and where to give out your energy. 03:20 – Never say No. Never say no to someone or something that you love.

This is Dr. Mike Chua, physical therapist and certified dementia practitioner and yes, I am your alternative career coach. I haven't been going live on my own personal page but I've been very busy with my group called alternative careers group for the rehab professionals. Well anyway, first of all, I'd like to say hi and hello to all my friends. They're here in the States, in the Philippines, and all over the world. Second, yesterday I went to state training to be a provider for the department of intellectual disabilities. So basically, we're going to be providing therapy services to the intellectually disabled people here in Tennessee, I had to train to be trained and instead of me training people, I was the one being trained. But it was such an exciting day for me yesterday.   There were diverse people there, there was an African, American guy, the actual trainer is from India and it was just a diverse culture and at one point, I told somebody in that group that I came from a poor country. And just thi