Dementia: Mobility and Movement Changes

[@mcremeans7778]

I noticed my husband had forgotten how to sit in the dining room chair. He would stand beside it for minutes before sitting down. Then I watched him at the toilet where he had no problems sitting and realized he needed to go the same direction. So I shared with him what I observed and he tried it with success. He still stands by the dining chair awhile before sitting down, but he can do it on his own.

[@teepasnowvideos]

Wow @MCremeans, great detective work! This method of observing and trying things together is exactly what Teepa teaches. Keep up the good work, and feel free to chat with our consultants if you want another perspective: teepasnow.com/services/consulting/

[@mariemoliner9406]

I show my husband with my body what I need him to do. That seems to help him navigate space more reliably

[@herlindareyesfacun1246]

You are so blessed in helping us with helping our loved ones who have Dementia. I love your beautiful help. God bless you.

[@victoriajohnson3034]

I've noticed alot of change this last year. She doesn't notice things at her feet. Stamina is much less. Ability to handle crowds, stores, change in environment is getting alot more over whelming.

[@bellefox-martin1700]

Such an important topic. Movement changes looked as as a barometer of altered ability is helpful. Thank you.

[@teepasnowvideos]

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[@jeffulmer9975]

Thank you for helping me understand and better care for the residents in the facility where i work

[@teepasnowvideos]

Thank you for watching @JeffUlmer. We do offer lots of content and training for organizations if you want to bring Teepa's content to your whole team! teepasnow.com/resources/for-organizations/ teepasnow.com/dementia-education-for-organizations-overview/

[@Asmat-786]

In this video so much to learn, you are right mirror is not just for see your face and dressing there are so many angles to see our self,you open my eyes thank you so much.

[@teepasnowvideos]

Hi, @Asmat Baking Cooking & Vlogs, we are so glad that you are learning a lot from this video and mirrors are definitely interesting. If you'd like to learn more, please visit www.teepasnow.com or check out other videos here on our channel (kzbin.info/door/SXrEX7LkWOmfTaV6u1C7wQ)

[@Asmat-786]

Am really learning.... thanks so much.

[@ploydp]

At 89, my mother has yet to be evaluated by her Doctor for the obvious signs she is experiencing cognitive decline. The challenges she has with decreasing mobility and mental acuity have been excused as part of aging rather than acknowledging the stark difference to her daily routines and abilities. She is scheduled for a Zoom session this coming March with the Heersink School of Medicine (UAB) which may finally offer a determination that she is on the path of mild cognitive decline or further along into dementia. From my personal viewpoint she seems to be exhibiting the former yet despite my entreaties to address her balance issues (via the one legged stand) and progress toward establishing a pattern of exercise she depends on the judgement and recommendation of her Doctor. At one point I felt that a combination of the medications she was taking were exacerbating her fogginess and unsteadiness but as she has thankfully weaned off of those she still displays these inabilities to comprehend and ambulate. A recurring habit of password changes with her online interactions predates the more pronounced slowdown she presents currently. My brother who has a closer relationship shouldered the burden of assisting with this as well as alarmingly frequent cancellations of her credit cards when she felt they might have been compromised. As I've become more involved with some of these issues I've been disheartened that he seems to share the Doctor's reluctance to persuade her to more aggressively confront these struggles. From what I've gleaned, exercise and social engagement are the most positive steps she can make to slow the progression of what she faces. The comment section of a year old video posted on this platform is undoubtedly a poor place for advice or consolation but sometimes it's cathartic to vent.

[@teepasnowvideos]

Hi, @Galactic Overlord, thanks for sharing your thoughts/questions and reaching out. This comment place is a a good place for venting and connecting. It sounds like you have a lot of questions and concerns. I'm wondering since you have some time before the UAB zoom call, would you like to connect with a member of our consulting team to work through some ways to communicate your concerns? We offer free 30- minute session to start. please email [e-mail] or call us at 1-877-877-1671 to get connected. You are not alone and we are here to help.

[@aimeelouvier-sutton]

U make hard and uncomfortable things easy and comfortable to discuss 🙂

[@judymanning2538]

Dementia with grace and dementia careblazers are 2 youtube people who I find helpful and kind also

[@irmapena9319]

Thank you again, dear Teepa

[@teepasnowvideos]

Always welcome. Is there anything else we can support you with?

[@lisalisa13green]

Thank you for sharing this information. I have iatrogenic harm from serotonin toxicity and ever since my movement has been messed up (akathisia etc.) and my memory, balance, and proprioception are an absolute mess now.

[@teepasnowvideos]

You are so welcome! @LisaSmith Teepa does offer a FREE "Let's Talk" session for people who are living with brain change of all kinds each month! We would love to see you there: teepasnow.com/services/webinars/

[@stanhensley3082]

Very,very, good advice!! Thanks.

[@judymanning2538]

Dementia with grace and dementia careblazers are 2 youtube people who I find helpful and kind also

[@teepasnowvideos]

@Stan Hensley, We are so pleased that you found this video helpful. We hope that if you are looking for more information on dementia or brain change, you might consider checking out other video resources at www.teepasnow.com or watching other videos on Teepa's KZbin channel here.

[@victoriajohnson3034]

I noticed Drs chalk it all up to knee pain and missed the dementia until i became more involved in her medical care.

[@judymanning2538]

Dementia with grace and dementia careblazers are 2 youtube people who I find helpful and kind also

[@teepasnowvideos]

Hello @Victoria. It's Cheryl from Teepa's team. Thanks for watching Dementia: Mobility and Movement Changes. Thank you as well for recognizing what needs to change, that is our goal too!! Here is Teepa's mission: teepasnow.com/about/pac-mission-and-values/ Teepa believes that when people know better, they will do better! Help us bring awareness and knowledge to everyone by sharing and subscribing!! Here is another free resource you may like: (teepasnow.com/about-dementia/) Victoria are you aware that PAC offers 30 minute free consults with a PAC Consultant? Please click here to register: teepasnow.com/services/consulting/phone-consultations/

[@eva_marie633]

Wow Teepa, thank you! ❤

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You're so welcome, @Eva!

[@ethelperry4529]

THANK YOU❣

[@teepasnowvideos]

You are so welcome

[@martharivera8139]

I didnt realize lewy body dementia has everything to do with movement, i thought it was labeled under the " parkinsons " diagnosis

[@judymanning2538]

Dementia with grace and dementia careblazers are 2 youtube people who I find helpful and kind also

[@teepasnowvideos]

Hey @MarthaRivera, yes, the challenge with Lewy Body is there is not enough information out there, so it often gets missed totally! Here are some great resources on Teepa's site about Lewy Body: teepasnow.com/resources/print-resources-for-plwd/

[@ChiefCedricJohnson]

Galatians 5:25 If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.

[@kristinemargaritis7995]

I noticed my mother a very hard time lifting packages, opening anything, getting in the car in a g out is extremely hard and she shuffling walking and holding on to the wall . She’s in such denial and she’s a risk now her eye doctor says she has cataract so she blames it on that now but that wouldn’t happen having trouble getting up and down and extreme incontence. No Doctor it’s so ironic mentions dementia. She’s 76 and the decline has been the last 10 years and to me she’s a risk . My neighbors see it but no Doctor does

[@teepasnowvideos]

Thanks for sharing that with us. We offer a free 30 minute consult at teepasnow.com/services/consulting/phone-consultations/.

[@tickytootoo453]

My mom waters the flowers.....literally to death.....but she HAS to water the flowers....

[@debbieweahkee3820]

I think if I had Alzheimer's I would do that. It must bring her the joy it brings me. Have a rotation of plants so they don't drown! Lol

[@tickytootoo453]

@@debbieweahkee3820 yes it does....wish I could rotate but it MUST be petunias! They are here favorite.

[@debbieweahkee3820]

@@tickytootoo453 awww I'm so glad you love her enough to watch these wonderful videos. I pray for lots of blessings your way ❤️

[@judymanning2538]

Dementia with grace and dementia careblazers are 2 youtube people who I find helpful and kind also

[@teepasnowvideos]

Hi, @ticky too too! This is Shelly, a member of Teepa's team. Great question. I'm wondering if you might want to check out some of our resources that talk about challenging situations: teepasnow.com/product/creative-solutions-to-challenging-situations-workbook/ and/or teepasnow.com/product/creative-solutions-to-challenging-situations-streaming/. Another video that might be of interest kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKG7lpicj5edd68 and finally, consider checking out our consulting offerings: teepasnow.com/services/consulting/

[@victoriajohnson3034]

Alot more shaky hands. Especially if tired or stressed.

[@judymanning2538]

Dementia with grace and dementia careblazers are 2 youtube people who I find helpful and kind also

[@aimeelouvier-sutton]

How long have u been studying this about the brain?

[@teepasnowvideos]

@Aimee Louvier-Sutton, great question! Teepa has been working in the field of dementia care for over 40 years. We hope that watching this video has inspired you to learn more as well. Please check out more of our video here on the KZbin Channel or take a moment to see some of our other resouces at www.teepasnow.com

[@stevietalk1]

I learned about Teepa through the Alzheimer’s Society. She speaks & enlightened everyone & anyone.

[@clfoxp]

No video??

[@teepasnowvideos]

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[@georgeblair4529]

I love you😊

[@teepasnowvideos]

Hi, @George Blair, thanks so much! I appreciate your thoughts. If you'd like to see/learn more please consider checking out our website (www.teepasnow.com) or check out what we're doing on TikTok (www.tiktok.com/@teepasnow?)

[@georgeblair4529]

I will....i live with someone with it....i believe hands on is a great learning experience....but coming upon your videos is very eye opening....

[@bernardwinn1817]

My girlfriend whos now in assistant living. Has dementia. She can no longer walk. And she used to be a great dancer. But I thought this video was about people with dementia, not potential if they have dementia. Every human being on earth knows about moving and not moving. That the brain controls that. I thought I would hear advice,About the people who have it, and can’t walk. Not if you might think you have it. It was a lot of talk around stuff that I was hearing from you.

[@teepasnowvideos]

Hi, @Bernard Winn, I'm sorry that this video wasn't what you were hoping to hear/see. I wanted to let you know that it really doesn't hang just on it's own. It was created to be an intro piece to a month of articles in our Online Dementia Journal. Maybe you could find some added helpful content there. Consider signing up for the Journal (teepasnow.com/newsletter-subscribe/) or maybe reading some of the back issues (teepasnow.com/online-dementia-journal/)

[@nanolight4337]

horrible video to follow scrap it

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[@susanmann5286]

This presentation seemed "off" to me. The items mentioned were exactly what I wanted to hear about. It seems like "word salad." Very difficult to follow. Sorry.