Dec. 14, 2022

115: Impact of Dementia to Patients and Caregivers with Riza Carlton

Riza Carlton, PT experienced a reversible type of dementia in 2019. Today, she speaks about her experience and how it made an impact on her life. In this episode, she described her ordeal in going through early signs of dementia without any clue of what was happening. She also shared how she and her son dealt with the changes she was experiencing. And after discovering the cause of her dementia and finding out it was reversible, Riza decided to advocate for the appropriate and effective care of people with dementia. She shared common questions family members and primary caregivers ask and advice on how to better take care of people with dementia.

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0:00 Introduction
4:03 Riza's PT story
4:57 Riza's experience with a reversible type of dementia
11:11 Impact of the experience on her behavior and her life, as well as her son's
18:15 Advocating for educating patients and caregivers on the impact of dementia
20:18 Early signs of dementia - changes in emotions and behavior
27:49 Common challenges caregivers face in dealing with their loved ones with dementia
35:05 Johann shares his first patient with dementia
39:20 What PTs and family members can do
47:55 Providing care and safe space by the caregivers
50:18 Living in the reality of people with dementia
52:15 Other common mistakes caregivers make - dealing with combative and argumentative patients
54:45 What can be done to help patients with dementia - understanding the changes going on
59:07 Caregiver burnout
01:04:27 Riza Carlton's book
01:08:00 Last bites and Takeaway

Riza's book available on Amazon: Alzheimer's and Dementia Caregiving Simplified: Effective and positive approaches in caring for your loved one

Riza B. Carlton

Physical Therapist, Dementia Coach

Physical Therapist with 17 years of clinical practice specializing in Geriatric Rehab, Alzheimer’s and dementia.