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Dementia Careblazers

Dementia Careblazers

Dr. Natali Edmonds 188 Episodes Oct 8, 2026

This podcast prepares dementia caregivers for success by providing real tips, strategies, and solutions to make caregiving easier. Hosted by board-certified geropsychologist Dr. Natali Edmonds, it aims to reduce overwhelm and struggle. Listeners can also sign up for a free training on caring for a loved one with dementia.

Episodes

3 Things in Dementia That Look Like Lying (But Aren't)
3 Things in Dementia That Look Like Lying (But Aren't) Oct 8, 2026 09:12 When someone with dementia insists they're still safe to drive, describes a visit that never happened, or swears someone is stealing from them, it can look a lot like lying. Or like they're refusing to see what's right in front of them. But a lie means knowing the truth and choosing to say something different, and that's not what's happening here. In this episode, I'm walking through three common
5 MORE Strange Dementia Behaviors and Why They Happen
5 MORE Strange Dementia Behaviors and Why They Happen Oct 2, 2026 22:24 Sometimes the strangest dementia behaviors have a pattern or explanation that isn't obvious at first. Maybe your loved one seems fine earlier in the day but becomes restless every evening. Maybe they follow you everywhere, hide or collect unusual things, believe they're living in a different time of their life, or suddenly seem perfectly fine when the doctor walks into the room. After the first st
This Dementia Tool Helps When You're Not There
This Dementia Tool Helps When You're Not There Sep 28, 2026 18:32 ➡️ Learn more about Memory Board: https://www.memoryboard.com/DEMENTIA24702 When you visit through this link, look for the pop-up with a Careblazers promo code. Paid link: Dementia Careblazers may earn a referral fee from purchases made through this link and promo code. Helping someone with dementia keep track of what's happening throughout the day can mean a lot of reminders, phone calls, notes,
4 Common Phrases That Make Dementia Behaviors Worse
4 Common Phrases That Make Dementia Behaviors Worse Sep 24, 2026 15:18 There are a few phrases dementia caregivers say all the time that sound completely normal but can actually make dementia behaviors worse. Things like "I already told you," "Don't you remember?" or "You just asked me that" usually come from frustration or from genuinely trying to help. But dementia changes what the brain is able to remember, process, and explain. In this episode, I break down 4 com
6 Normal Habits That Make Dementia Behaviors Worse
6 Normal Habits That Make Dementia Behaviors Worse Sep 18, 2026 22:03 Some of the habits that make dementia behaviors worse come from loving, kind caregivers doing exactly what works with everyone else in their lives. Correcting a mistake, explaining why the medication matters, or asking "do you remember who this is?" can quietly lead to more agitation, resistance, and mistrust. In this episode, I'm walking through six of these everyday habits, why they backfire whe
5 Strange Dementia Behaviors and Why They Happen
5 Strange Dementia Behaviors and Why They Happen Sep 10, 2026 15:37 Some dementia behaviors can make absolutely no sense from the outside. It can look like your loved one is being lazy, stubborn, rude, in denial, or even lying to you. But there's often a brain-based reason for what you're seeing. In this episode, I break down 5 strange dementia behaviors, apathy, anosognosia, apraxia, disinhibition, and confabulation — and explain what may actually be happening in
How to Help When Someone With Dementia Knows They're Struggling
How to Help When Someone With Dementia Knows They're Struggling Sep 3, 2026 08:13 When someone with dementia knows they're struggling, they may start doing less and less. They might get frustrated, say things like "I can't do anything right," or stop doing things they used to enjoy. In this episode, I'm talking about why this can happen and, more importantly, how you can help. I'll share some simple ways to support their confidence and adapt activities as their abilities change
Is It Jealousy or Dementia? Why They Act Worse When You're Busy
Is It Jealousy or Dementia? Why They Act Worse When You're Busy Aug 27, 2026 13:03 Have you ever noticed your loved one with dementia is calm, nothing seems to be wrong, and then the moment you shift your attention to someone else they completely change? They get demanding, upset, anxious, or jealous that you are not there giving them attention. It can feel like they cannot stand not being the center of your attention, and understandably that leaves you feeling frustrated, resen
4 Places Dementia Caregivers Can Turn for Help
4 Places Dementia Caregivers Can Turn for Help Aug 20, 2026 05:41 Caring for someone with dementia can feel overwhelming, especially when you're not sure where to turn for help. In this episode, I'm sharing several places dementia caregivers can go for support, guidance, and resources, plus one important step families often wait too long to think about. You do not have to wait until there's a crisis to start getting help.  The Dementia Care Toolkit is officially
Stop Trying to Make Someone With Dementia Happy All the Time
Stop Trying to Make Someone With Dementia Happy All the Time Aug 13, 2026 10:32 If you have taken the car keys, stepped in on the checkbook, or said no to something your loved one with dementia badly wanted, you already know what comes next. They are hurt. They are angry. And they are angry at you. I want you to hear this first. Their unhappiness is not a report card on your caregiving. This is one of the hardest parts of dementia caregiving, because it does not just feel har
3 Things Dementia Care Gets Completely Backwards
3 Things Dementia Care Gets Completely Backwards Aug 7, 2026 08:28 If you've ever felt like every appointment, every follow-up, and every ounce of attention goes to your loved one with dementia while nobody ever asks how you're doing, you're not imagining it. Dementia care as a system was built around the person with the diagnosis, not the person keeping them alive day after day. And it's not just that you get overlooked. Most of what we call dementia care is rea
Memory Care Doesn't Make Dementia Caregiving Easier
Memory Care Doesn't Make Dementia Caregiving Easier Jul 30, 2026 13:33 You made the hardest decision of your life and moved your loved one with dementia into memory care. Then you waited for the relief you were promised. It never fully came. You still feel completely wiped out after visits, even good ones, and no one has explained why. Placement changes the physical work of caregiving, but it does not turn off your nervous system, your grief, or the recovery your bod

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