In this episode, we embrace the gray areas of dementia care with help from Dr. Catherine Madison, author of Navigating Memory Loss: Essential Questions And Answers On Alzheimer's And Dementia. Dr Madison introduces us to anosognosia - when we don't remember what we don't remember - and how to cope with it. We discuss the challenge and necessity of unlearning things we were taught as children, and how Hogeweyk - an innovative dementia village in the Netherlands is letting things happen. There’s a bittersweet update on Mom’s new penchant for solo musical numbers and tips for the tough work of crafting end of life instructions while you still can.

Links:

https://www.amazon.com/Navigating-Memory-Loss-Essential-Alzheimers/dp/B0FMGR232F

https://www.mdmemorycare.com/

https://hogeweyk.dementiavillage.com/

• (00:00:00) - Interview
• (00:02:58) - Dementia Care: Unreasonably Irrational Events
• (00:04:27) - Mom's Singing Ditties
• (00:06:16) - Dr. Katherine Madison on Alzheimer's and Dementia
• (00:07:40) - Dr. Remington Dolby on Alzheimer's and dementia
• (00:09:58) - Dementia and the Alzheimer's Association
• (00:12:39) - Anosognosia and the evaluation of it
• (00:15:02) - Dementia: Different Realities
• (00:21:18) - How to Deal with Behavioural Dementia
• (00:27:13) - Is There a Premonition of Death in the Final Months of
• (00:30:41) - Decisions about end of life for people with dementia
• (00:39:00) - Talking About Death and Dying
• (00:39:58) - The social model for dementia care
• (00:48:50) - Dr. Catherine Madison on Alzheimer's and Dementia
• (00:50:10) - A caregiver's concerns about her dementia village
• (00:53:56) - How to Care for a Parent With Dementia
• (00:58:09) - Joanna: Thanks for listening to our podcast. You're already listening, so we appreciate you

Closing our series on Senior Tech, we are joined by Juliet Holt Klinger, a gerontologist and dementia care expert with 40 years of experience, including leadership at the nation's largest senior care network. Juliet brings a wealth of knowledge from her successful career and pivot to emerging technologies. In this fascinating discussion, we explore how AI and other tech tools are shaping the future of dementia care and aging in place. She shares insights on practical tech applications, privacy considerations and retrofitting tips to improve safety and quality of life for seniors. We also dive into the larger questions about what impact this tech may have on the healthcare system and how we can shape it for the better.

Resources Mentioned:

Ask Elbi – Ai-powered guidance app for dementia caregivers.

SafelyYou – AI-enabled fall detection for senior care.

Brookdale – Senior living and memory care solutions.

• (00:00:00) - In the Elevator With Talking Heads
• (00:02:05) - Jill Schumacher's Mother Passes Away
• (00:04:17) - This Week's Guest: Juliet Holt Klinger on Technology for Sen
• (00:07:10) - Juliet Holker on Tech and Dementia
• (00:10:30) - The Future of AI in dementia Caregiving
• (00:18:34) - Seniors and the AI of their care
• (00:26:23) - Questions about the Training of the AI in dementia care
• (00:32:14) - How to Get in the Bathroom With a Paralyzed Mom
• (00:33:45) - How to help someone with dementia cross a threshold
• (00:38:35) - How to Prepare a Mother's Bathroom for Alzheimer's
• (00:42:16) - Gardent Living: The Future of Senior Living
• (00:50:26) - Should Seniors Buy an ADU?
• (00:54:26) - Seniors and the Tech of Caregiving
• (00:59:11) - 3 Takeaways From Juliet's Conversation About AI in Senior Care
• (01:06:17) - Oh, My Pretty Face

How much tech is too much tech when monitoring a senior? After the siblings share how they navigated this balance with Joanna, they are joined by the team at Nomo Smart Care—an innovative monitoring system designed to help seniors maintain independence while giving caregivers much-needed peace of mind. President David Baer and Vice President of Marketing Lindsay Park stop by to discuss their unique approach to safety, which utilizes physical tags, motion detection, and proprietary software to ensure a safety net that respects privacy. Tune in to learn about Nomo’s features and how this technology is fundamentally transforming the caregiving experience. AND...use code Joanna10 for $10 off the Nomo Smart Care Essential Care Kit at nomosmartcare.com.

• (00:00:10) - Keeping the Home Safe for My Daughter
• (00:04:25) - Do Caregiving Cameras Hurt Your Mom's Privacy?
• (00:08:25) - Nomo Smart Care: Opening a Package
• (00:08:55) - Where Nomo Smart Care Goes From Here
• (00:12:48) - How To Protect Your Home
• (00:14:11) - Anomal Home Safety System: Essential Care Kit
• (00:18:55) - Nomo for Alzheimer's: The Home Companion
• (00:24:07) - Nomo Alert for Fall Detection
• (00:30:59) - The Caregiving App for the elderly
• (00:33:58) - Personal Data and Security
• (00:40:44) - Three Takeaways From Nomo Smart Care
• (00:46:52) - HSA/FSA and Flexible Savings Account
• (00:47:42) - PODCAST wrap up