From miraculous brain supplements to artificial intelligence-generated health claims, today’s online world is full of noise—and care partners are often left trying to sort fact from fiction. In this episode, Teepa Snow and Greg Phelps unpack why misleading dementia headlines spread so quickly, how manipulative ads masquerade as science, and what red flags to look for before clicking add to cart.

Teepa also explains why personalized guidance matters far more than the latest trending cure, and how PAC™ offers real human support when you’re unsure what (or whom) to trust.

This episode exposes miraculous cures and misinformation, reinforcing that solid skills and personalized support outweigh sensational promises. To continue this theme, check out PAC Skills Make the Difference (DVD). In just under an hour, Teepa demonstrates how practical care techniques – like Positive Physical Approach™ and Hand-under-Hand® – truly improve life for people living with dementia. You’ll see the difference that compassionate, informed support makes, confirming that investing in real skills and human connection matters far more than any trending supplement or clickbait headline. It’s a perfect follow-up for care partners who want to replace hype with heartfelt, evidence-based strategies.

The holidays can bring joy—and overwhelm, especially when dementia is in the picture. In this episode, Teepa Snow walks through her 8 Ss for creating holiday moments that are meaningful, manageable, and matched to the person living with brain change. From keeping gatherings short and simple to understanding sensory and circadian needs, Teepa shares practical ways to prevent distress and build celebrations that truly satisfy everyone involved.

Whether you’re a family member, a friend, or a professional care partner, these insights will help you create connection—not chaos—this holiday season.

In this holiday-themed episode, Teepa emphasizes adapting celebrations to be meaningful and manageable for a person living with dementia. A great next step is the Seeing it From the Other Side: Part 1 – Caregiver Stress & Dementia Coping Strategies DVD, which provides care partners with practical ways to navigate stressful situations. It helps you distinguish what’s typical versus atypical in brain change and make respectful choices that set everyone up for a positive experience. By learning these coping strategies, you’ll be better prepared to keep gatherings short, simple, and sensitive to sensory and routine needs – just as Teepa advises in the podcast.

Does hearing loss cause dementia? Teepa explores what headlines often miss and why simple answers rarely illustrate the full picture of complex brain change. You’ll learn practical first questions—is it hearing, comprehension, or both?—as well as techniques that help keep people engaged. The takeaways: be skeptical of one-liners, stay curious, and choose practical strategies that help improve day-to-day interactions.

Improving Communications in Dementia Care offers deeper insight into how hearing and comprehension challenges can look alike—and what to do about it. Learn practical strategies for sensitive conversations and keeping connections strong, even when communication changes.