This week, Teepa shares her “8 S's” framework for creating meaningful and manageable holiday celebrations for people living with dementia. Emphasizing smaller, simpler gatherings with the right sensory and social environments, Teepa goes over how we balance satisfaction for everyone involved. With practical tips and a focus on flexibility, this episode offers guidance for joyful, stress-free holidays.

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Most of us are good at picking up cues when someone is in an agitated state. But when happens when the person that is agitated has dementia? Their brain changes means they're unable to effectively communicate what is causing their agitation. What we can as care partners do then, to de-escalate a potentially bad situation? Stay tuned to find out.

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After almost a century, a gentleman ran out of money and was forced to move out of the facility where he had been living. This week, Teepa and Greg discuss how a broken system led to such a sad situation. But there are some states and countries that are working to change that. Join us to learn what contributions we can make.

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