How to Talk to Someone with Dementia with Pam Ostrowski
08/12/21 • 31 min
Guest Pam Ostrowski joins Virginia and Steve for a conversation about compassionate communication. She recalls her own experience caring for her mom with Alzheimer's and relays some of the experiences that she has had with her clients as she helps them navigate dementia caregiving. Pam emphasizes the importance of prioritizing being happy over being right when communicating with loved ones living with dementia. To learn more about what Pam does, visit her website at www.itsnotthatsimple.com. What would like to hear about next? Email us at [email protected].
Guest Pam Ostrowski joins Virginia and Steve for a conversation about compassionate communication. She recalls her own experience caring for her mom with Alzheimer's and relays some of the experiences that she has had with her clients as she helps them navigate dementia caregiving. Pam emphasizes the importance of prioritizing being happy over being right when communicating with loved ones living with dementia. To learn more about what Pam does, visit her website at www.itsnotthatsimple.com. What would like to hear about next? Email us at [email protected].
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Spotlight on Care: Alzheimer's Caregiving - How to Talk to Someone with Dementia with Pam Ostrowski
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Steve 0:06
From the University of California, Irvine, this is UCI MIND’s, Spotlight on Care, the podcast where we share stories, experiences, tips, and advice on caring for loved ones affected by Alzheimer's and other dementias.
Virginia 0:24
Hello, and welcome to Spotlight on Care. I'm Virginia Naeve, and I'm here with my partner in crime Steve O’Leary. Today, our subject is the best way to speak to and with our loved one with dementia. It sounds easy, but when someone
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