Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA is an Occupational Therapist with over 40 years of clinical and academic experience. Her life’s mission is to shed a positive light on dementia, which is why she founded the GEMS State Model for understanding the progression of dementia and the Positive Approach® training strategies. Her company, Positive Approach to Care (PAC) provides online and inperson education and products to support those living with brain change.


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Table of Contents
00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:55 Moving from one stage of Alzheimer's to another
00:08:56 Hallucinations and Alzheimer's disease
00:14:05 Risperidone and dementia
00:18:34 Hospital visits and people with dementia
00:22:26 Agitation and dementia
00:27:05 Dementia and showering
00:34:20 Navigating family relationships as a caregiver
00:37:03 When a family member with dementia is far away
00:41:08 The dentist's office and dementia
00:43:57 How long can someone with dementia drive?
00:49:39 On coping with loved ones dying from dementia
00:53:03 Focus and concentration in dementia
00:56:07 When dementia caregiving becomes too much
00:58:59 Wrapping up