Life on Repeat: A Dementia Caregiver Podcast

You will love listening to this podcast interview with Kari Rogenski, LMFT about the program she created that focuses on bringing joy and meaning back to the lives of older adults: The Hummingbird Project

Something I feel so strongly about is supporting our older adults in continuing to find meaning in their lives whether that is giving back, pursuing a passion or learning something new. Listen to Kari, her colleague Susan Martelino, and I talk about the program they use to help older adults find that sense of connection to life and living.

We explore stories and examples, how they have pivoted through the use of online sessions, and the 7 Domains of Wellness.

Kari combined her passion for eldercare and the creative arts by becoming a licensed marriage and family therapist and creative arts therapist working with elders. She brings well over a decade of experience to her role as Director of The Hummingbird Project and co-creator of Joyful Moments: Meaningful Activities to Engage Older Adults. She is a proud advocate for the importance of finding and embracing joy throughout life. She has presented to both professional and public audiences locally and nationally about Quality of Life and Life Enrichment for older and disabled adults, including several presentations for the Alzheimer’s Association, the Aging Life Care Professional Association, and the North American Drama Therapy Association, among others.

You can find our more about the Hummingbird Project here: https://hummingbirdproject.net/

You will LOVE their Joyful Moments Activity Cards made specifically for you to use with your loved one: https://hummingbirdproject.net/joyfulmoments/

Check out their YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLhTqQchoTUPk17w5oBEmjQ

They also have a great social media following on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn

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I host a weekly podcast where I interview dementia specialists and other professionals to help caregivers feel educated, supported and empowered.

We talk about a variety of topics including how to live your best life as a caregiver, how to work with challenges that may arise and how to gain knowledge so you can be your own best advocate.

You can also find it by searching “Life on Repeat” on any podcast app (eg: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify etc) or simply saying "Alexa, listen to Life on Repeat Podcast” on your Apple device.

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Most of us have not been taught how to grieve. This is a great conversation with Beth about taking care of yourself around your loss, avoidance of the pain, and changing our coping mechanisms.

My favorite quote from Beth:

"We are made to heal"

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why it is so important to do the work around loss
• Approaches outside the common "talking to friends"
• Types of loss
• What people can expect after they do the work
• Normalizing the process
• Learning to grieve and gaining perspective

Beth is a success coach and licensed professional counselor, specializing in relationships and healing after loss. She loves working with mid-life women who are ready to break old patterns and find more satisfaction and purpose.

You can find out more about Beth here: Beth Luwandi

Here is Beth's online course: Successful Grief

Here is a great blog post that Beth wrote: "An Ideal Grief"

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Professional Service Website: eldercarecounselor.com

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I host a weekly podcast where I interview dementia specialists and other professionals to help caregivers feel educated, supported, and empowered.

We talk about a variety of topics including how to live your best life as a caregiver, how to work with challenges that may arise, and how to gain knowledge so you can be your own best advocate.

You can also find it by searching “Life on Repeat” on any podcast app (eg: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, etc) or simply saying "Alexa, listen to Life on Repeat Podcast” on your Apple device.

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You will love this episode with Larry Griner. Laura and Larry talk about his experience as a caregiver for his mother who has dementia. They explore how music brings his mother (and himself) back to life, the many fans his mother has received due to his social media videos, the challenges he has had as a caregiver and what gets him through the hard moments.

Larry Griner moved from southern CA to Baltimore to relieve his brother and care for his 90-year-old mother, Norma. This temporary plan eventually turned into a long-term commitment. He began recording videos of his mother singing and posted them on social media which gained a large fan-base for Norma. Larry found that he could help his mother's mood and create some magic in their lives by playing and singing familiar music. Norma has a large following of fans and Larry has expressed that people from all over the world have sent messages of encouragement and gratitude.

Follow Larry and Norma on Facebook and YouTube

https://www.facebook.com/larry.griner

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Professional Service Website: https://www.eldercarecounselor.com/ (https://www.eldercarecounselor.com/)

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I host a weekly podcast where I interview dementia specialists and other professionals to help caregivers feel educated, supported and empowered.

We talk about a variety of topics including how to live your best life as a caregiver, how to work with challenges that may arise and how to gain knowledge so you can be your own best advocate.

You can also find it by searching “Life on Repeat” on any podcast app (eg: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify etc) or simply saying "Alexa, listen to Life on Repeat Podcast” on your Apple device.

Or simply go to the link below for ease =).

https://www.lifeonrepeatpodcast.com/ (https://www.lifeonrepeatpodcast.com/)

Join us as Elisabeth Mack, RN, BSN and owner of Holistic Caring shares with us about the benefits of using medicinal cannabis with your loved one with dementia. She covers the history, the science, the benefits and risks. This episode is packed with information, you may want to listen twice!

You can learn more about Elisabeth and her work here:

https://holisticcaring.com#LifeOnRepeat

She also has a special course on Cannabis and Alzheimer's Disease.

Should you decide to purchase a course from Holistic Caring, Life on Repeat may benefit by receiving a small payment. Thanks for considering this!

In this episode, we delve deep into the power of sound and music and explore how music can serve as a bridge to connect us with those who have dementia.

Grace Meadows is a music therapist and Campaign Director for Music for Dementia, a UK based campaign with a mission to make music an integral part of dementia care.

"Music isn't a nicety, it's a necessity for people living with dementia"

We explore:

• The importance of sound in human beings: did you know we are wired for rhythm pre-birth through the heartbeat of our mother?
• How to incorporate music into daily tasks to support smooth transitions through the day
• How music can be used as a tool for those resistive moments
• How music can support the caregiver/care partner
• Why music is a conduit for connection and creativity
• Grace shares a touching story about a man who was resisting care until a music therapist became involved

You can find our more about the Music for Dementia Campaign here: https://musicfordementia.org.uk/

Download their "5 Ways to Use Music" pdf here: https://musicfordementia.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Music-for-Dementia-5-ways-to-use-music-and-how-to-use-music-tips.pdf

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Subscribe to this informative podcast where I interview dementia specialists and other professionals to help caregivers feel educated, supported and empowered.

We talk about a variety of topics including how to live your best life as a caregiver, how to work with challenges that may arise and how to gain knowledge so you can be your own best advocate.

You can also find it by searching “Life on Repeat” on any podcast app (eg: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify etc) or simply saying "Alexa, listen to Life on Repeat Podcast” on your Apple device.

Or simply go to the link below for ease =).

https://www.lifeonrepeatpodcast.com/ (https://www.lifeonrepeatpodcast.com/)