Dementia Expert Teepa Snow Teaches Effective Skills to Family Caregivers & Professionals Worldwide

[@monikagonzales2658]

This is my Mom. Thank you. That’s all I’m doing right now and trying to calm her.

[@sandralevineprod]

I know how difficult it is...Lots of stress and responsibility. Teepa has a slew of resources to help. Good luck and take care of yourself.

[@stevosd60]

Excellent 👌 Here in UK doctors can't help care givers much. Teepa is great. Glad I found your videos.👍

[@sandralevineprod]

Thanks for watching. Yes, caregivers often are left to figure it out themselves. Not easy!

[@stevosd60]

@@sandralevineprod I've found your books online and sent off for them 👍👍

[@sandralevineprod]

@@stevosd60 Perhaps you mean Teepa's books! I haven't written any yet, but will do so in the future.

[@stevosd60]

​@@sandralevineprod Yes, Teppa's books. I assumed you were all part of the same set up?

[@sandralevineprod]

@@stevosd60 I'm an independent producer and I create content on many different topics. Not affiliated with Teepa, but love what she's doing!

[@judyfeldman1315]

As a wife of a dementia patient it’s 24/7 and overwhelming. I can’t afford another option nor do I want to not be with a 57 year partner. 27:54

[@sandralevineprod]

It IS overwhelming. I hope you are able to at least get breaks now and then. They're so necessary.

[@judyfeldman1315]

@@sandralevineprod Thank you for your kind comment.

[@wherezwaldoz2380]

Reach out to your local Alzheimer’s Association-- ask if they offer any Caregiver Respite Grants-- we did this and were able to get help-- it's short term- but it helped! 🙏 Wishing you and yours the best-- the struggle is all too real

[@sandralevineprod]

@@wherezwaldoz2380 Good advice!

[@Ladylibidex]

Teepa is amazing. I have her books and she is a hero in my eyes. 👀

[@sandralevineprod]

I agree!

[@peggyowen3386]

WOW!! This interview is so good!! I’m going to tell some of my friends about this video because some of my friends mom’s have dementia!!

[@sandralevineprod]

Wonderful idea, Peggy! Send them the link to the podcast. Teepa Snow has amazing, free resources for caregivers.

[@janicebreaux4956]

A+++ Proactive strategy solutions👍

[@sandralevineprod]

Right? I wish I had known about Teepa Snow when I was caring for my mom!

[@janetpogue4970]

Thank u

[@sandralevineprod]

I hope the video was helpful. Teepa has tons of resources if you're looking for more, and I'll also being producing more episodes on dementia caregiving.

[@joyharris1976]

How do you get siblings involved?

[@sandralevineprod]

Great question, and can be tricky. Experts I've interviewed have stressed several things: match the task to the person. I.e. give someone who is comfortable with legal stuff tasks in that area, rather then asking them to take loved one to the doctor. Also , be very specific about what needs to be done. I.e., I need you to do X, for Y amount of time, on Z date. Give up the idea that others must do everything exactly as you do. And take breaks when you can. If your siblings won't step in to help, find other family, friends, people in your larger community, or paid help to do so, so you can get away. I always recommend Teepa's website for advice. There also will be episodes posted here in early Jan/Feb (and ongoing) about these topics. I hope this helps, and good luck.

[@lindidischler1094]

I’m 52 years old living with early onset Alzheimer’s disease

[@sandralevineprod]

I'm so sorry to hear. That must be incredibly difficult. There are a lot of resources online...still you will need plenty of support.