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Use Cognitive Simulation Therapy at Home: Three Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias

4/21/202627 min

"While we can't reverse aging, regular mental activity — these exercises, regular cognitive engagement — helps keep cognitive skills stronger for longer. It's like exercising your body." — Dr. Daniel Fenton

What if you could make small changes and have more intentional conversations with your loved one that actively stimulate their brain? You're not doing one more thing — you're simply being more deliberate about conversations you're already having and sneaking in more benefits along the way.

We are Sue Ryan and Nancy Treaster. As caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer's and other types of dementia, we understand how meaningful it is to find ways to help our loved ones function at their best for longer. We're sharing insights about cognitive stimulation therapy (CST) from Dr. Daniel Fenton, head of neuropsychological services at New Days, a virtual clinic specializing in care for people with mild cognitive impairment and early-stage dementia.

Let's explore three essential tips for bringing cognitive stimulation therapy into your everyday conversations at home.

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Full Show Notes

https://thecaregiversjourney.org/60-use-cognitive-simulation-therapy-at-home-three-essential-tips-alzheimers-and-other-dementias/

Additional Resources Mentioned

Takeaways

We shared 3 tips:

Tip 1: Create A Simple Structure

Tip 2: Leverage These Types Of Activities

Tip 3: Don’t Forget To Wrap Up And Reflect

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Transcript preview

First 90 seconds

  1. Speaker 00:00

    This is the Whole Care Network. [upbeat music] Helping you tell your story one podcast at a time. [upbeat music] Content presented in the following podcast is for information purposes only. Views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and guests, and may not represent the views and opinions of the Whole Care Network. Always consult with your physician for any medical advice. And always consult with your attorney for any legal advice. And thank you for listening to the Whole Care Network.

  2. Nancy Treaster· Host0:43

    What if you could make small changes and intentionally have conversations with your loved one that stimulates their brain? In this episode, Sue and I are talking with Dr. Daniel Fenton, head of neuropsychological services at New Days, about how we can structure conversations we have with our loved one to keep their brains active, socially engaged, and mentally challenged. We're sharing three tips.

  3. Sue Ryan· Host1:20

    [upbeat music] Welcome. We're Sue Ryan.

  4. Nancy Treaster· Host1:24

    And Nancy Treaster.

  5. Sue Ryan· Host1:25

    This podcast brings our years of experience in a variety of family caregiving roles

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