Misunderstanding Dementia Podcast

Tuesday Dementia Training with Rachel Wiley, OTR Dr. Rachel Wiley, OTR, shares with us about her practice and about Dementia. Here are her 3 Quick Tips on taking care of our loved ones with Dementia. In this episode: 02:55 – Introduction of Rachel Wiley. 05:10 – 3 Tips on taking care of our loved ones with Dementia. 06:05 – TIP #1: Communication. Being careful with the words you use when communicating. 07:30 – 1 negative word counteract with 7 positive words. 09:20 – TIP #2: Use the environment to your advantage. 12:05 – Words are powerful. Change your words to change your world. 12:35 – TIP #3: Allow the patient with Dementia to feel that they are still in control in some aspects of their life. 14:45 – Open-ended question vs. Close-ended question. 18:15 – Question: Why do people with dementia love to talk? 20:40 – Alzheimer’s and Dementia gets worsts over time – important to reminisce. 22:25 – Do reminisce therapy. You can get in touch with Rachel Wiley: www.daybydayhometherapy.com (MediCare and Telehealth p