Rachael Wonderlin tackles common challenges in dementia caregiving and seeks to make everyone a better care partner and professional by promoting education and empathy. Rachael has a Master’s in Gerontology and owns Dementia By Day, a dementia care consulting firm. She is the author of 3 books with Johns Hopkins University Press. You can find her on Instagram @dementiabyday and download her “16 Things I’d Want If I Got Dementia” list from rachaelwonderlin.com
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Frontotemporal Podcasts
The Dementia Podcasts provides the latest research, expertise and currency of knowledge from the HammondCare Dementia Centre and our guests. In our new season, Colm is joined by author Ailsa Wild as they showcase conversations with people living with dementia on a personal journey from diagnosis. Joined by experts in community health and dementia care the podcasts addresses the latest in thinking and practice issues that need to be considered in advanced dementia.
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A Daily High-Yield review podcast for USMLE Step 2 and Step 3 by Medbullets—the Free Learning & Collaboration Community for Medical Education.
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This is Caregiver's Compass. An uplifting, inspirational podcast talking about all things caregiving. Therapist and caregiver Stephanie Muskat takes you through real-life caregiving stories from her own therapeutic experience and gives you the raw and personal on her own caregiving experiences as a young caregiver. Plus hear from tons of incredible experts and caregivers who are living through their day-to-day journeys. It's all here at Caregiver's Compass.
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Editors at The Lancet Neurology, in conversation with the journal’s authors, explore their latest research and its impact on people’s health, healthcare, and health policy. A monthly audio companion to the journal, this podcast covers a broad range of topics, from sleep habits to amyloid biomarkers in Alzheimer’s, the diagnosis and classification of optic neuritis to treatment of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, and more.
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Clinical Pearls is a bi-weekly podcast from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Nursing. Faculty and other health care leaders share their expertise and educational resources while discussing current topics.
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Join host Kenny Cullens on a heartfelt exploration of the challenges, triumphs, and profound moments encountered along the journey of dementia caregiving. In "My Wife's Dementia Journey," Kenny shares his deeply personal experience as a husband navigating the complexities of his wife's dementia diagnosis. Through candid conversations, emotional reflections, and expert insights, Kenny invites listeners into his world, offering a raw and honest portrayal of life as a caregiver. From the initia ...
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Neurology | Frontotemporal Dementia (Pick Disease)
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In this episode, we review the high-yield topic Frontotemporal Dementia (Pick Disease) from t…
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From caring for her mom with frontotemporal dementia, to creating a film and advocating to normalize the caregiving experience, with Katie Prentiss (Episode 121)
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After being thrust into the world of caregiving and caring for her mom with frontotemporal dementia (FTD), Katie Prentiss saw the need to share the caregiver experience with others, both those who could relate or those who did not understand and could learn. With her upcoming feature film, Wake up Maggie, Katie has made it her mission to bring care…
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The gaps in dementia and aging care in Canada, a defined dementia pathway and the path forward, with Dr. Saskia Sivananthan (Episode 125)
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If you have ever faced navigating the healthcare system through a dementia diagnosis, you know the difficulties that can be faced. A confusing path to navigate, difficulties receiving diagnoses, often not knowing what comes next and staying up-to-date and confident in the way forward. In today’s episode, we are pleased to welcome Dr. Saskia Sivanan…
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In this episode, we review the high-yield topic Huntington Disease from the Neurology section …
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We aren't big fans of "sensory" items/boxes/walls in dementia care. Even though the intention behind these programming items is great, they are often difficult to introduce and residents aren't sure how to interact with them. Listen to find out what we suggest to replace these types of activities!By Rachael Wonderlin
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In this episode, we review the high-yield topic Parkinson Disease Drugs from the Neurology se…
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In this episode, we review the high-yield topic Alzheimer Disease Drugs from the Neurology sect…
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In this episode, we review the high-yield topic Opiates from the Neurology section at Medbullets.com Foll…
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In this episode, we review the high-yield topic Anti-Epileptic Drugs from the Neurology section at Medbullets.com Follow…
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Infectious Diseases | Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Infection
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In this episode, we review the high-yield topic Dengue Fever from the Infectious Diseases section at Medbullets.com Follow…
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Strain and conflict we can experience in a romantic relationship while also caregiving for a parent, child, sibling or other family member, with Barry Jacobs and Julie Mayer (Episode 124)
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Caring for someone can add complexity and conflict in a romantic relationship. Whether your partner disagrees with your decisions and beliefs regarding caregiving or whether they feel you are not present for them the way you once were, this is for any caregiver experiencing changes in a romantic relationship. Barry Jacobs and his wife Julie Mayer a…
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In this episode, we review the high-yield topic Malaria from the Infectious Diseases section at Medbullets.com Follow…
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Infectious Diseases | Legionnaires Disease
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Amit Bar-Or on fenebrutinib for relapsing multiple sclerosis
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In this episode, host Laura Hart chats with Professor Amit Bar-Or (University of Pennsylvania) about the potential of the BTK inhibitor fenebrutinib in treating relapsing multiple sclerosis, highlighting future challenges in MS research. Read the full article: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/laneur/article/PIIS1474-4422(25)00174-7/fulltext?dgcid…
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In this episode, we review the high-yield topic Candida albicans from the Infectious Diseases section at Medbullets.com Follow…
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In this episode, we review the high-yield topic Rabies from the Infectious Diseases section at Medbullets.com Follow…
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In this episode, we review the high-yield topic Actinomycosis from the Infectious Diseases section at Medbullets.com Follow…
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In this episode, we review the high-yield topic Acute Hemolytic Reaction from the Hematology section at Medbullets.com Follow…
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In this episode, we review the high-yield topic Polycythemia Rubra Vera from the Hematology section at Medbullets.com Follow…
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Talking all about ANGER and resentment in caregiving (Episode 123)
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What leads to anger and resentment in caregiving and is there anything you can do to help prevent or mitigate these very intense, and sometimes overpowering, emotions? Today Stephanie talks about what can commonly trigger feelings of anger and resentment in caregiving and provides some realistic strategies to help you through these emotions while c…
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In this episode, we review the high-yield topic Lead Poisoning from the Hematology section at Medbullets.com Follow…
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These are activities that Rachael Wonderlin, founder and CEO of Dementia By Day, recommends for anyone living with dementia, but they are particularly well-suited to people with low vision. Rachael encourages you to get creative engaging your other senses and offers a couple of concrete ideas to get you started in this niche of activities.…
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In this episode, we review the high-yield topic Autoimmune Hemolysis from the Hematology section at Medbullets.com Follow…
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Hematology| Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH)
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In this episode, we review the high-yield topic Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH) from the Hematology section at Medbullets.com Follow…
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In this episode, we review the high-yield topic Pathological RBC Forms from the Hematology section at Medbullets.com Follow…
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In this episode, we review the high-yield topic Diamond-Blackfan Anemia from the Hematology section at Medbullets.com Follow…
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In this episode, we review the high-yield topic Lower GI Bleed from the Gastrointestinal section at Medbullets.com Follow…
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Gastrointestinal | Primary Biliary Cholangitis
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Guilt for not being able to do ‘it all’ while caring for multiple people and balancing other responsibilities (Episode 122)
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Do you care for multiple family members or friends? Do you feel like you are not doing all you ultimately ‘should be’ doing given the limitations of caring for multiple people (plus potentially working and other responsibilities)? In today’s episode, Stephanie discusses this element of guilt and what happens & what you can do about being pulled in …
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In this episode, we review the high-yield topic Ischemic Colitis from the Gastrointestinal section at Medbullets.com Follow…
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In this episode, we review the high-yield topic Acute Hepatitis from the Gastrointestinal section at Medbullets.com Follow…
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In this episode, we review the high-yield topic Mesenteric Ischemia from the Gastrointestinal section at Medbullets.com Follow…
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Gastrointestinal | Fulminant Liver Failure
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In this episode, we review the high-yield topic Achalasia from the Gastrointestinal section at Medbullets.com Follow…
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This is what you’re going to do when you’re deciding to make— or not make— a change to your loved one’s care. Should you make this change, especially if it's drastic? The answer is ultimately, “It depends.” It depends on the person and how much their quality of life would improve (benefit) for the inconvenience, or even trauma, it would cause (cost…
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Guilt about moving someone to a facility when you promised them you would always keep them at ‘home’, with Susanne White (Episode 120)
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In today’s episode, Stephanie speaks to Susanne White (Caregiver Warrior) about the one thing that brought her tremendous guilt for many years after the passing of her parents: transferring them to a facility after promising she would keep them at home. Susanne discusses the situation that led to this change in her caregiving path, and how she now …
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Marte-Helene Bjørk on reproductive risks in people with epilepsy
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Sarah Passey is joined by Dr Marte-Helene Bjørk (Haukeland University Hospital, Norway) to discuss the latest evidence and practical guidance on managing reproductive risks in people with epilepsy, including medication safety, pregnancy planning, and global challenges in care. Read the full article: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/laneur/article…
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Being questioned about your involvement as a caregiver (Episode 119)
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Have you ever had your caregiving or involvement as a caregiver questioned? This can STING. You have spent so much time and energy providing care and suddenly someone is questioning what you have done or how you have done it. Or maybe you have finally implemented boundaries in your caregiving and people are pushing back and commenting on you and yo…
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Even if you move your loved one to a dementia care community, you are still their caregiver, the person who is responsible for them. Though the responsibilities may shift, the "buck stops with you," as the expression goes. Let's talk about it.By Rachael Wonderlin
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Welcome back to Caregiver’s Compass! We cannot believe we are already on season 5 and we have some incredible guests coming your way. In this episode Stephanie introduces this season and briefly discusses her mom’s recent passing after many years of caregiving. Visit us on our website to see all that we offer for caregiver support: www.compassionin…
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Mini Podcast: Should You Get a Sitter for Your Loved One with Dementia?
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What is a "sitter" and does your loved one living with dementia need one? Let's talk about it. In this episode, Rachael breaks down considerations you should make when weighing whether or not to hire a sitter for your loved one living with dementia. She discusses options that are worth trying first before resorting to hiring a sitter, and cases in …
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In this episode, we review the high-yield topic Thyroid Physiology from the Endocrine section at Medbullets.com Follow…
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In this episode, we review the high-yield topic Aromatase Deficiency from the Endocrine section at Medbullets.com Follow…
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