{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Memories Podcast","title":"Episode 2: The Power of Friendship in Dementia Care - Featuring David Troxel, Founder of The Best Friends Approach to Dementia Care","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/4d38f8d7\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2715,"description":"Episode 2: David TroxelIn today's episode, I sit down with David Troxel, a nationally and internationally known expert in Alzheimer’s and dementia care. Twenty years ago, he served as the executive director of the Alzheimer’s Association chapter in Santa Barbara, California. As of currently, he is a renowned book author, trainer, and long-term care consultant – best known for his Best Friends Approach to Dementia Care. Through his work, he has taught numerous families and professionals how to understand and ultimately fulfill this “Best Friends” role in caring for those living with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Alzheimer's and Dementia Care03:59 David Troxel's Journey into Dementia Care06:31 Understanding Alzheimer's Disease and Its History09:26 The Best Friends Approach to Dementia Care12:02 Creating Therapeutic Environments for Dementia Patients14:51 The Importance of Social Engagement in Dementia Care17:35 The Art of Caregiving: Strategies and Tricks23:29 Recasting Relationships in Dementia Care24:55 The Importance of Life Story Work27:30 Communicating with Individuals with Dementia29:37 Understanding Caregiver Guilt31:42 The Institutional Model of Nursing Homes34:46 Non-Pharmaceutical Approaches to Dementia Care35:53 The Future of Alzheimer's Treatment40:36 Improving Education and Training in Dementia Care42:49 Enhancing Quality of Life for Dementia Patients45:10 NEWCHAPTER","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/Z5LsP6LrXDFK3em8puwMfxA3mb24jsjyVH83PrlB04o/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9mYTIx/ZjdmYTg0OGM2YjVk/MmIzMGZlNzg4ZTNh/MmQwNS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}