Dementia Care Partner Podcast with Teepa Snow

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  367: What's So Special About Music in Dementia Care? 31.07.2026 6min

  If you have been following Teepa for any amount of time, you're familiar with how much she incorporates music and rhythm when supporting people living with dementia. This episode, Teepa and Greg discuss the reasons why music and rhythm is so effective at getting folks up and moving. You don't have to be a music therapist to incorporate these strategies!Want to go deeper?You don't need to stop there. Positive Approach to Care® (PAC™) offers learning experiences that help care partners at every level put Teepa's approach into everyday practice.🔹 Start with the basics: Accepting the Challenge introduces you to Teepa's foundational approach to dementia care — including the role that connection, movement, and rhythm play in supporting people living with brain change.→ Streaming version: Link→ Course version: Link🔹 Go hands-on: Champion Courses build the practical skills to put what you've learned — including techniques like music and rhythmic engagement — into confident, consistent action.→ Link🔹 Connect regularly: The Care Partner Support Series is a space to keep learning, keep practicing, and stay connected with a community who truly understands.→ Link
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  366: Can Over-the-Counter Meds Cause Dementia? 25.07.2026 5min

  According to one recent study, there are two specific over-the-counter medications that can cause a 44% increase in the risk for developing dementia. Does this mean I have to throw out everything I have in my medicine cabinet? Join us this week as Teepa discusses why medications and dementia are a tricky correlation, and why medical providers' familiarity with the Beers List can be very helpful.Want to go deeper?The more you understand about brain change and the factors that affect it, the better equipped you are to ask the right questions — and to support the people around you. Positive Approach to Care® (PAC™) offers learning experiences for care partners and professionals alike.🔹 For families and care partners: Champion Courses give you a deeper understanding of how the brain changes in dementia — and what that means for everyday decisions, including conversations with medical providers.→ Link🔹 For healthcare professionals and educators: The Dementia Educator Certification (Tier 2) is designed for those who want to go beyond personal care knowledge and equip others with evidence-informed approaches to dementia.→ Link🔹 Not sure where to start? Accepting the Challenge is an accessible introduction to Teepa's approach — a strong first step before diving into the clinical side of things.→ Streaming version: Link→ Course version: Link
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  365: Questions from Our Audience 17.07.2026 7min

  This week, Teepa addresses two questions that were submitted by our listeners. The first question relates to getting curious if we notice a sudden change in a person living with dementia. The second question was related to alcohol consumption and if there is a connection to an increased risk of developing dementia. If you have asked yourself either of these questions recently, you'll be interested in learning Teepa's insights.Want to go deeper?Questions like these deserve more than a quick answer. If you're finding yourself curious — and wanting to learn more — Positive Approach to Care® (PAC™) has resources that can help you keep building your knowledge and confidence.🔹 Start exploring: Accepting the Challenge is a great first step if you're new to Teepa's approach and want a solid foundation to build from.→ Streaming version: Link→ Course version: Link🔹 Keep the questions coming: The Care Partner Support Series is a recurring opportunity to bring your real questions directly to Teepa and learn alongside a community of care partners.→ Link
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  364: You Gotta Have a Plan! 10.07.2026 7min

  Reach, throw, go. If you see someone showing signs of distress while in the water, those three options could help potentially save a person's life. The same concept applies in dementia care, as Teepa and Greg discuss in this week's episode. If a person living with dementia is showing you signs of distress through their words or actions, having a plan in place could make a radical difference in how a situation plays out.Want to go deeper?A plan only works if you have the skills to back it up. Positive Approach to Care® (PAC™) offers structured learning experiences that help care partners and professionals build ready-to-use strategies — so when a moment arises, you're not starting from scratch.🔹 Build your skills: Champion Courses equip you with a practical, step-by-step approach to dementia care — including how to recognize and respond when someone is showing signs of distress.→ Link🔹 Get ongoing support: The Care Partner Support Series gives you a regular space to learn, ask questions, and plan alongside other care partners.→ Link🔹 Bring this training experience to your team: If you're a professional or work within an organization, the Dementia Educator Certification (Tier 2) prepares you to teach and support others in building their own plans.→ Link
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  363: What Type of Hydration is Most Effective? 03.07.2026 8min

  As those of us in the northern hemisphere head into summer, with record high temperatures forecasted for many, Teepa and Greg address a question that was submitted by our audience: is water sufficient at hydrating a person living with dementia or are electrolyte-focused drinks better? As with most things related to dementia care, the answer is not simple and straightforward. One of the considerations discussed is the importance of how water is offered, as well as the necessity of understanding an individual’s preferences for different types of liquids.Want to go deeper?Knowing what to do is one thing — having the skills to carry it out with confidence is another. If you're ready to build a stronger foundation in dementia care, Positive Approach to Care® (PAC™) offers a range of learning options designed to meet you at any stage of the journey.🔹 New to PAC? Start with Accepting the Challenge — an accessible introduction to Teepa's approach to dementia care.→ Streaming version→ Course version🔹 Ready to go further? Champion Courses give you practical, hands-on skills you can use right away.🔹 Looking for ongoing support? The Care Partner Support Series connects you with a community of care partners on a regular basis.