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Think Dementia

Amy House C.D.P.

Think Dementia is education and support for care partners. Listeners can record a message and Amy House, C.D.P. will unpack your question on the podcast and help you start to think dementia. This results in better relationships and less stress for care partners.

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27:51

What Happens If You Run Out of Money (Medicaid)

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2026/03/24

A senior living resident in Assisted Living asks Amy what happens if you run out of money? How does the government help those that can't pay privately for care? Amy discusses some of the benefits available in the U.S. for those that need care, the requirements in most states and general information on how it works. Contact your state or county for specific guidelines that vary by state for Medicaid eligibility. Amy House, C.D.P. guides care partners in understanding how deme...

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16:33

Does Hearing Loss Lead To Dementia?

Think Dementia ·

2026/03/16

A spouse asks Amy if hearing loss always leads to dementia. Amy provides information on the connection between hearing loss and the risk of getting dementia and shares one man’s view of having hearing aides. Amy House, C.D.P. guides care partners in understanding how dementia affects the brain. This podcast has recorded questions from listeners. Each episode, Amy unpacks their questions and helps you learn to “think dementia.” This leads to better quality of life, improved r...

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13:33

Trouble with Stairs

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2026/03/02

Why is my father hesitating when going down the stairs? Something seems to be different and Amy explains why stairs can be challenging for someone living with dementia and some ways to make stairs in your home safe before there is a fall. Amy House, C.D.P. guides care partners in understanding how dementia affects the brain. This podcast has recorded questions from listeners. Each episode, Amy unpacks their questions and helps you learn to “think dementia.” This leads to better qu...

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14:57

A Stubborn Caregiver?

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2026/02/23

Is a caregiver to a spouse or partner living with dementia being "stubborn" about having any help with their caregiving? Are they expecting too much from their loved one living with dementia? Amy discusses when sometimes the caregiver themselves is having some cognitive changes and no one has looked very closely at it and instead just labeled them as "stubborn." Amy House, C.D.P. guides care partners in understanding how dementia affects the brain. This podcast has recorded questi...

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15:21

Should I Visit the Memory Care?

Think Dementia ·

2026/02/02

A listener has been told to stay away from the Memory Care for a few weeks after her husband moves in. Should she visit the Memory Care during the move? Amy shares her thoughts and experiences as a former Director of Memory Care that has assisted families with many, many moves. Amy House, C.D.P. guides care partners in understanding how dementia affects the brain. This podcast has recorded questions from listeners. Each episode, Amy unpacks their questions and helps you lear...

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18:39

Memory Care Concern: Why Is He Not Dressed?

Think Dementia ·

2026/01/26

A family member is disappointed that their loved one living in Memory Care isn’t completely dressed when they arrive. Amy gives you some ideas on what might be happening behind the scenes and how to Think Dementia with changes to someone’s abilities as dementia progresses Amy House, C.D.P. guides care partners in understanding how dementia affects the brain. This podcast has recorded questions from listeners. Each episode, Amy unpacks their questions and helps you learn to “...

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26:05

Considering Heart Surgery

Think Dementia ·

2026/01/19

What should you consider when thinking about heart surgery for a loved one living with dementia? How does heart surgery affect their cognition and will there be a decline after the surgery? Amy breaks down these questions and provides ideas on how to work with their doctor to meet their health needs. Amy House, C.D.P. guides care partners in understanding how dementia affects the brain. This podcast has recorded questions from listeners. Each episode, Amy unpacks their quest...

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15:54

Games to Play This Winter

Think Dementia ·

2026/01/12

It's winter, the days are shorter, the sun goes down so early, what can you do to pass the time? Here are some games to consider that might meet your loved one where they are at and be fun for the whole family. Amy House, C.D.P. guides care partners in understanding how dementia affects the brain. This podcast has recorded questions from listeners. Each episode, Amy unpacks their questions and helps you learn to “think dementia.” This leads to better quality of life, improved rela...

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27:50

What Is Vascular Dementia?

Think Dementia ·

2026/01/05

Someone who finds Amy out on the street wants to know about vascular dementia and how to prevent this type of dementia for themself or a loved one. Amy House, C.D.P. guides care partners in understanding how dementia affects the brain. This podcast has recorded questions from listeners. Each episode, Amy unpacks their questions and helps you learn to “think dementia.” This leads to better quality of life, improved relationships, and empowered care partners. Be part of a connected ...

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30:53

Does Medicare Cover Care?

Think Dementia ·

2025/12/29

Many people think that Medicare will provide the care someone living with dementia needs as they progress. Amy reviews what Medicare does and does not cover in this episode to help you plan. Amy House, C.D.P. guides care partners in understanding how dementia affects the brain. This podcast has recorded questions from listeners. Each episode, Amy unpacks their questions and helps you learn to “think dementia.” This leads to better quality of life, improved relationships, and...

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24:43

Rethink Dementia: Norovirus (Archived episode from...

Think Dementia ·

2025/12/19

Rethink Dementia episodes are re-released archived episodes for you to enjoy and listen again as you now know how to Think Dementia. Amy has been hearing about the stomach flu (norovirus) around the country- how does this spread to fast and how can you support someone living with dementia? Amy House, C.D.P. guides care partners in understanding how dementia affects the brain. This podcast has recorded questions from listeners. Each episode, Amy unpacks their questions...

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22:24

Should I Get My Mom A Pet?

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2025/11/03

A listener’s mother living with dementia recently had a pet pass away. Should she get her a new one? Amy discusses the pros and cons of pet ownership as someone’s dementia advances and how there are other methods that might provide the same joy as having a pet without extra responsibilities. Amy House, C.D.P. guides care partners in understanding how dementia affects the brain. This podcast has recorded questions from listeners. Each episode, Amy unpacks their questio...

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44:32

Does A Head Injury Cause Dementia? (Falls,...

Think Dementia ·

2025/10/26

Is there are risk for getting dementia after a head injury? Amy answers a question about how a head injury can increase the risk of dementia decades or years later. She reviews the differences between a concussion, mild, moderate and severe traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and how damage to the brain tissue can spread. Amy also talks about Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) as captured in documentaries and movies like Killer Inside: The Mind of Aaron Hernandez and Concussi...

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27:16

Caregiver Stress: Delegating to Others, and Caregiver...

Think Dementia ·

2025/10/20

Caregiving can be very stressful and lonely, it can be hard to know where to begin in managing your stress. In this episode Amy gives you some ideas on what you could delegate to those that want to help as well as the feelings and symptoms of caregiver burnout and how to handle that if you are experiencing it as a caregiver. Amy House, C.D.P. guides care partners in understanding how dementia affects the brain. This podcast has recorded questions from listeners. Each episod...

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32:12

Caregiver Stress-Reducing the Stress When Getting...

Think Dementia ·

2025/10/13

Caregiving can be very stressful and many people around you may not realize the challenges of a lengthy caregiving journey like Alzheimer's or other types of dementia. In this episode Amy discusses the barriers to letting someone else care for your loved one, whether paid or unpaid, some caregivers feel it is more stressful. Here are some ideas on how to reduce that stress as well as some ideas on what you can delegate to others. Amy House, C.D.P. guides care partners in understan...

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35:58

Caregiver Stress: Why Is Caregiving So Challenging...

Think Dementia ·

2025/10/06

Caregiving can be very stressful and many people around you may not realize the challenges of a lengthy caregiving journey like Alzheimer's or other types of dementia. In this episode Amy discusses why caregiving with dementia is so different than other types of caregiving and what makes it so challenging. Amy House, C.D.P. guides care partners in understanding how dementia affects the brain. This podcast has recorded questions from listeners. Each episode, Amy unpacks their...

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42:55

Why Think Dementia?

Think Dementia ·

2025/09/29

Hear from Amy House, how she found her calling, her experiences over the years and how Think Dementia came to be. The podcast has just hit 10,000 downloads and this is the 100th episode so Amy shares what happens behind the scenes to get Think Dementia out there each week and appreciation for all the listeners who have helped the podcast grow. Amy House, C.D.P. guides care partners in understanding how dementia affects the brain. This podcast has recorded questions from listeners.&nb...

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20:14

Avoiding Money Scams Part 2

Think Dementia ·

2025/09/21

Is your loved one living with dementia at risk for getting scammed? In Part 2 of this series Amy continues the conversation about the kinds of scams that are out there, ideas to protect your loved one’s finances and great information that AARP provides. Amy House, C.D.P. guides care partners in understanding how dementia affects the brain. This podcast has recorded questions from listeners. Each episode, Amy unpacks their questions and helps you learn to “think dementia.” Th...

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18:33

Avoiding Money Scams Part 1

Think Dementia ·

2025/09/15

Is your loved one living with dementia at risk for getting scammed? In Part 1 of this series Amy tells you about some kinds of scams that are out there and how AARP can help. Amy House, C.D.P. guides care partners in understanding how dementia affects the brain. This podcast has recorded questions from listeners. Each episode, Amy unpacks their questions and helps you learn to “think dementia.” This leads to better quality of life, improved relationships and empowered care p...

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10:37

Celebrating Caregivers Doing Great Things

Think Dementia ·

2025/09/08

Amy celebrates caregivers that have great ideas and share them to inspire you. Amy House, C.D.P. guides care partners in understanding how dementia affects the brain. This podcast has recorded questions from listeners. Each episode, Amy unpacks their questions and helps you learn to “think dementia.” This leads to better quality of life, improved relationships and empowered care partners. Be part of a connected community by learning from each other’s questions. Amy Ho...

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