To commemorate our reaching the 5th episode, Anne and I went on a little journey back in time.  We visited the 1960’s when Anne worked and played hard in NYC. It was a time of intense learning, folk music, rebellions big and small, and changes experienced with cherished friends.

Across These Worlds

Anne's adventures in NYC in 1960's

In this episode, Anne and I discussed ways to connect with elders who wander due to dementia. A caring person, either a caregiver or a community member, can be a therapeutic tool to help the elder return to a safe, warm and comfortable place. Detecting their physical needs and their feelings could complement technological solutions in preventing wandering.

Understand and prevent wandering

In this episode, Anne shares her insights on practical ways that turn meals into powerful prevention tools to help elders eat well, sleep well and stay strong longer.  She reminds us that food is not only a source of nutrition but a source of joy and fun of our life, as the stories about the peanut brittle and mealtime songs demonstrate.

Prevention through Meals

Hear Anne's beautiful childhood memories of butter fishes and potato  "planting" AND tips to turn the sundowning experience into calm and  comfortable moments shared by the caregiver and the person living with dementia.

Potato planting and sundowning

In today’s conversation,  Anne shared stories from her nursing career and her adventure in the NYC in the 1960’s.  Our conversation also touched upon compression stockings, what they are, how to care for oneself when using them; and how to be a good host when someone comes to help with the on and off of the stockings.

The nursing graduate from the 60's

This podcast is where Anne and Jie have conversations about our life stories, some practical knowledge about aging, and some thoughts on caregiving relationships.

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Across These Worlds

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