Dementia Spotlight Podcast

TTST - 56 Ep 99 - "My Husband Is Now Incontinent And Still Mobile, But Refuses To Wear Disposable Underwear."

Today's question is: "My husband is now incontinent, but he is still mobile and refuses to wear disposable underwear. I can't have him peeing and pooping everywhere. I'm at my wit's end as to what to do." Listen to the episode to hear our suggestions of to handle this very difficult situation. Carducci Caregiving Consulting and Dementia Spotlight Podcast are proud to be an affiliate of Joe & Bella Adaptive Clothing.  Click here for our affiliate link for your Joe and Bella purchases [https://joeandbella.com/?sca_ref=5501484.sieVWIBI2g]. If you appreciate the information shared on this podcast and want to say thanks, you can go to Buy Me a Coffee. All you have to do is make a small contribution to help support future podcasts. Just click on the link www.buymeacoffee.com/CarducciCaregivingConsult [http://www.buymeeacoffee.com/CarducciCaregivingConsult]. As a caregiver consultant, Bobbi offers one free 30-minute consultation. Email your contact information to schedule@bobbicarducci.com. To follow us on "X" (Twitter) - @bobbicarducci2  -and-  @michaelcarducc4 Click here for the Dementia Spotlight Facebook Page [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090467964708] (c) 2023-2025 Carducci Caregiving Consulting

Episode 98 Is A Repost of Episode 44: How Dangerous Are the New Dementia Drugs?

Speaking of controversial issues others tend to avoid, we discuss our feeling on these new drugs that are very dangerous, and the FDA which is "fast track" approving these drugs...and why! ***REXULTI (brexpiprazole) · Cerebrovascular Disease [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK378/] ·Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome [https://www.ninds.nih.gov/health-information/disorders/neuroleptic-malignant-syndrome] ·Tardive Dyskinesia [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK448207/] ·Hyperglycemia [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK430900/] ·LDL and HDL Cholesterol and Triglycerides [https://www.cdc.gov/cholesterol/ldl_hdl.htm#:~:text=Triglycerides%20are%20a%20type%20of,problems%2C%20such%20as%20heart%20attack.] ·Low white blood cell count or Neutropenia [https://www.mayoclinic.org/symptoms/neutropenia/basics/definition/sym-20050854#:~:text=Neutropenia%20(noo%2Dtroe%2DPEE,especially%20those%20caused%20by%20bacteria.] ·Orthostatic Hypotension [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK448192/] ·What Is Dysphagia [https://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/dysphagia] ·Rexulti Safety Info [https://www.rexulti.com/aad] ·Drug Trials Snapshots: REXULTI [https://www.fda.gov/drugs/drug-approvals-and-databases/drug-trials-snapshots-rexulti] ·FDA Approves First Drug to Treat Agitation Symptoms Associated with Dementia due to Alzheimer’s Disease [https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-approves-first-drug-treat-agitation-symptoms-associated-dementia-due-alzheimers-disease] ·Rexulti Interactions Checker [https://www.drugs.com/drug-interactions/brexpiprazole,rexulti.html] ·British Medical Journal/Robert Whitaker-How the FDA approved an antipsychotic that failed to show a meaningful benefit but raised the risk of death [https://www.bmj.com/content/382/bmj.p1801] ·Alzheimer’s Journal regarding Rexulti clinical trials [https://alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1002/alz.12335] ·FDA Briefing Document on Rexulti [https://www.fda.gov/media/167066/download] *** CBD ·Current Clinical Trial  Cannabidiol Oil for Agitation [https://www.alzheimers.gov/clinical-trials/cannabidiol-oil-agitation-people-alzheimers-disease#description] ·Cannabinoids for Agitation in Alzheimer's Disease [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33573996/#:~:text=Cannabinoids%20may%20relieve%20agitation%20by,cannabinoids%2C%20including%20CBD%20and%20THC.] ·Cannabinoids for the Treatment of Agitation and Aggression in Alzheimer's [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26271310/] ·Caring for behavioral symptoms of dementia [https://alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/alz.050511] ·Sue Feldmeth, RN MC [https://mcforhealth.com/] ·Rodger That: Using Cannabis to Treat Dementia :: Sue Feldmeth [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/using-cannabis-to-treat-dementia-sue-feldmeth/id1486666391?i=1000576378913] *** LEQEMBI ·Leqembi Safety Information [https://www.leqembi.com/about-leqembi#leqembi-safety] ·Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia Help [https://www.alz.org/] ·Box Warning [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK538521/] ·How serious is a box warning [https://www.goodrx.com/drugs/safety/fda-black-box-warning] Find Clinical Trials [https://www.alzheimers.gov/clinical-trials] To follow us on Twitter - @bobbicarducci2  -and-  @michaelcarducc4 Click here to follow the Dementia Spotlight Facebook Page [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090467964708] (c) 2023-2025 Carducci Caregiving Consulting

TTST - 55 Ep 97- "My Family Is Tired Of Hearing Me Complain About Caregiving"

Today we get a very frustrated person writing in.  We want people to know - mostly because we want some of that stress taken off of our shoulders. Listen to the episode to hear our couple of suggestions for this very frustrated person. Carducci Caregiving Consulting and Dementia Spotlight Podcast are proud to be an affiliate of Joe & Bella Adaptive Clothing.  Click here for our affiliate link for your Joe and Bella purchases [https://joeandbella.com/?sca_ref=5501484.sieVWIBI2g]. If you appreciate the information shared on this podcast and want to say thanks, you can go to Buy Me a Coffee. All you have to do is make a small contribution to help support future podcasts. Just click on the link www.buymeacoffee.com/CarducciCaregivingConsult [http://www.buymeeacoffee.com/CarducciCaregivingConsult]. As a caregiver consultant, Bobbi offers one free 30-minute consultation. Email your contact information to schedule@bobbicarducci.com. To follow us on "X" (Twitter) - @bobbicarducci2  -and-  @michaelcarducc4 Click here for the Dementia Spotlight Facebook Page [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090467964708] (c) 2023-2025 Carducci Caregiving Consulting

Episode 96: Guest Mr. John Ramsay - The Happiness Program And Social-Ability

Today, Bobbi and Mike talk to Mr. John Ramsay, who is the Managing Director of Social-Ability, a member of the UK’s National Standards Committee on Ageing Societies, and a passionate advocate for raising awareness of the challenges faced by those living with cognitive challenges.  Social-Ability's Happiness Program is a first-of-its-kind service that sparks laughter and happiness for everyone living with cognitive challenges. The Happiness Program is used in a range of settings, from care homes and schools to community centers and organizations. * Social-Ability Website [https://social-ability.co.uk/ ] * Social-Ability Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/SocialAbility/] * Social-Ability "X" [https://x.com/SocialAblty ] * Social-Ability Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/socialablty/ ] * John Ramsay LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-ramsay-a8a8953a/] If you appreciate the information shared on this podcast and want to say thanks, you can go to Buy Me a Coffee. All you have to do is make a small contribution to help support future podcasts. Just click on the link www.buymeeacoffee.com/CarducciCaregivingConsult [http://www.buymeeacoffee.com/CarducciCaregivingConsult]. Carducci Caregiving Consulting and Dementia Spotlight Podcast are proud to be an affiliate of Joe & Bella Adaptive Clothing.  Click here for our affiliate link for your Joe and Balla purchases [https://joeandbella.com/?sca_ref=5501484.sieVWIBI2g]. As a caregiver consultant, Bobbi offers one free 30-minute consultation. Email your contact information to schedule@bobbicarducci.com. To follow us on "X" (Twitter) - @bobbicarducci2  -and-  @michaelcarducc4 Click here for the Dementia Spotlight Facebook Page [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090467964708] (c) 2023-2025 Carducci Caregiving Consulting

TTST - 54 Ep 95 - "Someone With Dementia Is Hurting My Feelings"

Well, it does happen. Now, the real question is, is there any point in telling them? Listen to the episode to hear some ways you may want to consider handling the situation. Carducci Caregiving Consulting and Dementia Spotlight Podcast are proud to be an affiliate of Joe & Bella Adaptive Clothing.  Click here for our affiliate link for your Joe and Bella purchases [https://joeandbella.com/?sca_ref=5501484.sieVWIBI2g]. If you appreciate the information shared on this podcast and want to say thanks, you can go to Buy Me a Coffee. All you have to do is make a small contribution to help support future podcasts. Just click on the link www.buymeacoffee.com/CarducciCaregivingConsult [http://www.buymeeacoffee.com/CarducciCaregivingConsult]. As a caregiver consultant, Bobbi offers one free 30-minute consultation. Email your contact information to schedule@bobbicarducci.com. To follow us on "X" (Twitter) - @bobbicarducci2  -and-  @michaelcarducc4 Click here for the Dementia Spotlight Facebook Page [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090467964708] (c) 2023-2025 Carducci Caregiving Consulting