Elizabeth Marcus is a listener of "Let's Talk Dementia," and she honored me by sharing her story through an email.  I am so excited to interview her on today's episode, and she will share her story about inappropriate and unusual behavior from her Dad.

How you decorate your home, or your loved one's home, can have an impact on the success of your Christmas holiday.  That's the topic of today's episode.
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Giving thoughtful gifts at Christmas is really the meaning of gift giving.  Don't give gifts just to "get the job done."  Put thought into those gifts.  This is especially important for our wonderful folks with dementia.

Involving your loved one in conversations, decisions, or just life in general, is a very good thing.  Let's talk about that on today's episode.
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If you grew up hearing the poem "Ring Around The Rosie," you might have wondered what it meant? Well, let me tell you, it is NOT a happy poem. Check out today's episode to learn what it meant and learn about the effect what we say might have on other people. ​

On today's episode, I share with you a beautiful poem by Sharlene MacLaren titled "When God Says."  I hope it is meaningful for you.  Please check out Sharelene's books and wonderful offerings at https://www.sharlenemaclaren.com.  You will be glad you did!

When you were growing up, your mother most likely said "Be careful."  Today, I am saying the same thing.  Especially when it comes to hiring in-home help for your loved one with dementia.

"You'll teach yourself a new way to behave, and set a standard for the type of person you are truly are - not the one you've dreamed about becoming -  by who you practice being every single day." (Rachel Hollis in her book GIRL, WASH YOUR FACE.  I highly recommend this book.  Here is the link - https://amzn.to/3pkfFeD )

If you are unhappy, could it be a result of your mindset?  Are you dwelling on the negative rather than the positive?  Let's look at that idea in today's episode.

You grew up thinking your parents never had sex.  You preferred NOT to think about them having sex as you became an adult.  When they moved to an assisted living, you were sure they NEVER had sex.  Today's show may change your mind on those thoughts.