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Caregiver Calm: Dementia Support

Caregiver Calm: Dementia Support

De: Nancy Treaster and Sue Ryan
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Caregiver Calm is your go-to resource for navigating the emotional, practical, and medical challenges of caring for a loved one with dementia.

Hosted by Stacey Chillemi, each episode delivers expert interviews, actionable coping strategies, and heartfelt stories from caregivers Nancy Treaster & Sue Ryan to help you:
  • Manage stress & burnout with self-care rituals and resilience techniques
  • Communicate effectively through each stage of cognitive decline
  • Implement proven tools for safety, routine-building, and memory support
  • Build a support network of professionals, family, and community resources
Whether you’re newly stepping into the caregiver role or seeking fresh insights after years of service, Caregiver Calm equips you with compassion, clarity, and confidence to thrive in your journey.

👉 Follow & subscribe on Spreaker (and your favorite podcast app) to catch every episode—share with fellow caregivers and join our compassionate community dedicated to providing calm, competent care.The Advisor With Stacey Chillemi Ciencias Sociales Higiene y Vida Saludable Psicología Psicología y Salud Mental
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  • Dementia Care Demystified: 7 Compassionate Strategies to Support Your Loved One — and Yourself

    Dementia Care Demystified: 7 Compassionate Strategies to Support Your Loved One — and Yourself
    May 28 2025
    Feeling overwhelmed by the daily challenges of dementia care?
    In this heart-centered conversation, host Stacey Chillemi speaks with geriatric-care specialist [Guest Name] to share practical tools, mindset shifts, and self-care rituals that make the journey easier for both you and your loved one. Listen to discover:
    • A simple “Three-C” communication formula that eases confusion and frustration on the spot
    • Home-safety tweaks that reduce wandering risks without creating a “locked-in” feeling
    • The daily rhythm reset proven to calm sundowning and improve sleep quality
    • How to build a care-partner team (family, friends, professionals) so you’re never alone
    • Mind-body techniques for preventing caregiver burnout and preserving your own health
    • Legal & financial checkpoints every family should tackle before a crisis hits
    • Uplifting activities that spark joy, memory, and connection—even in later stages
    Whether you’re brand-new to caregiving or looking for fresh ideas after years on the front lines, this episode hands you a compassionate roadmap to provide dignified, loving care while safeguarding your own well-being.

    👉 Was this episode helpful? Tap Follow on Spreaker, drop a quick review on Apple Podcasts, and share the link with someone walking the dementia-care path right now.

    🔗 Visit The Caregivers Journey website at thecaregiversjourney.org for more resources and support.
    📱 Visit The Caregivers Journey's engaging social media updates for more caregiver insights and support: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecaregiversjourney/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCaregiversJourneys/
    🔍 Stay connected with Nancy Treaster for expert caregiving tips and support—follow her on social media! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancytreaster/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nancy.treaster.5
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    22 m
  • Surviving—and Thriving—as a Dementia Caregiver: Practical Tactics to Protect Your Health & Heart

    Surviving—and Thriving—as a Dementia Caregiver: Practical Tactics to Protect Your Health & Heart
    Apr 29 2025
    “How long can I keep this up?” If that thought keeps you awake, you’re not alone.
    In this candid episode, host Stacey Chillemi teams up with dementia-care coach [Guest Name] to unpack proven, real-world strategies that help caregivers stay resilient, well, and hopeful—even on the hardest days. Listen to learn:
    • A 5-minute “Stress Reset” routine to calm overwhelm before it spirals
    • Boundary-setting scripts that secure help from family and friends (without guilt)
    • Smart ways to schedule micro-breaks and use respite services to avoid burnout
    • Nutrition, movement, and sleep tweaks that keep your immune system strong
    • How to spot early signs of compassion fatigue—and reverse them fast
    • Legal, medical, and financial documents every caregiver should organize this month
    • Simple activities that spark joy and connection for both you and your loved one
    Whether you’ve just stepped into the caregiving role or have been on the journey for years, this episode hands you a compassionate roadmap to safeguard your own well-being while giving the best possible care.

    👉 Was this helpful? Tap Follow on Spreaker, drop a quick review on Apple Podcasts, and share the episode with someone who needs a lifeline today.

    🔗 Visit The Caregivers Journey website at thecaregiversjourney.org for more resources and support.
    📱 Visit The Caregivers Journey's engaging social media updates for more caregiver insights and support: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecaregiversjourney/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCaregiversJourneys/
    🔍 Stay connected with Nancy Treaster for expert caregiving tips and support—follow her on social media! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancytreaster/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nancy.treaster.5
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    41 m
  • Care for Alzheimer’s & Dementia Loved Ones Like a Pro: 8 Expert Tactics for Calm, Connection & Safety

    Care for Alzheimer’s & Dementia Loved Ones Like a Pro: 8 Expert Tactics for Calm, Connection & Safety
    Apr 28 2025
    Feel like you’re improvising every day and still falling short?
    In this actionable episode, host Stacey Chillemi teams up with dementia-care specialist [Guest Name] to deliver the professional-grade playbook family caregivers need. Walk away with clear, step-by-step tactics that protect your loved one’s dignity and your own well-being. Listen to discover:
    • A gentle “Cue-Card Method” that turns confusing tasks into stress-free routines
    • Room-by-room safety upgrades that lower fall and wandering risks in minutes
    • How to build a Daily Rhythms Chart that reduces sundowning and sleep struggles
    • Simple sensory activities proven to spark joy, memory, and conversation
    • The CARE Loop for handling agitation without arguments or added medication
    • Smart tech and community resources that lighten your load (often free!)
    • A two-part self-care formula that keeps burnout, guilt, and compassion fatigue at bay
    • Legal & medical checkpoints every family should handle before a crisis hits
    Whether you’re brand new to dementia care or refining routines after years on the job, this episode hands you the professional secrets to create a safer home, a calmer loved one, and a healthier you. 👉 Helpful insights? Tap Follow on Spreaker, leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts, and share the link with a friend who’s caring for someone with memory loss.

    🔗 Visit The Caregivers Journey website at thecaregiversjourney.org for more resources and support.
    📱 Visit The Caregivers Journey's engaging social media updates for more caregiver insights and support: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecaregiversjourney/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCaregiversJourneys/
    🔍 Stay connected with Nancy Treaster for expert caregiving tips and support—follow her on social media! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancytreaster/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nancy.treaster.5
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    29 m
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