Untangling the P.A.C.E Model with Tami Anastasia

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Join hosts Marianne Sciucco and Christy Byrne Yates on the Untangling Alzheimer's & Dementia podcast as they dive into a lively conversation with AlzAuthor Tami Anastasia about the challenges caregivers face in supporting individuals with dementia. Tami's book, Essential Strategies for Dementia Care: Learning to P.A.C.E. Yourself, offers guidance for caregivers on various topics, from communication techniques to managing emotions like anger and grief. The conversation begins with Tami providing insights on motivating individuals with dementia to engage in activities. She emphasizes the importance of understanding that all behavior is a form of communication and highlights the need to truly listen to the person with dementia. Tami also explores the concept of grief and loss in dementia care, emphasizing the need to connect with the person rather than correcting them. In this episode, you will be able to: Gain enlightenment on the unvoiced hurdles that caregivers of dementia patients face.Kickstart your efficient caregiving journey with the assistance of the P.A.C.E. model.Determine how to strike the delicate balance between personal self-care and caretaking for your loved ones with dementia.Learn techniques to reinforce your confidence and self-esteem in your role as a caregiver.Develop a deeper understanding of the emotional intricacies involved in dementia care and how to manage them. More about Tami Tami Anastasia is a reliable confidante to countless family caregivers, guiding them through the complexities of dementia care. Drawing strength from her personal experiences—especially her encounters with her grandmother's dementia diagnosis—she's dedicated to easing the journey for caregivers. Besides running a bustling private practice in the greater Bay Area of California, she inked her experiences and wisdom in the form of her practical book, Dementia Caregiver: Learning to P.A.C.E. Yourself.  Connect with Tami Website LinkedIn Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram TikTok About the Podcast AlzAuthors is the global community of authors writing about Alzheimer’s and dementia from personal experience to light the way for others. Our podcast introduces you to our authors who share their stories and insights to provide knowledge, comfort, and support. Please subscribe so you don’t miss a word. If our authors’ stories move you, please leave a review. And don’t forget to share our podcast with family and friends on their own dementia journeys. We are a 501(c)(3) charitable organization totally reliant on donations to do what we do. Your generosity will help cover our many operating costs, which include website hosting and maintenance fees, service charges to keep things running smoothly, and marketing expenses to promote our authors, expand our content, improve our reach, and more. Our ongoing work supports our mission to lift the silence and stigma of Alzheimer’s and other dementias. To sustain our efforts please visit https://alzauthors.com/donate/ . Thank you for listening. We are a WCN Featured Podcast. Proud to be on The Health Podcast Network. Want to be on the podcast? Here’s what you need to know. AlzAuthors.com Shop our Store

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