Ep 87: Agitation and Alzheimer’s with Nancy Treaster

BrainStorm wants to hear from you! Send us a text. In this episode of BrainStorm Nancy Treaster, a certified caregiving advocate and co-host of The Caregiver"s Journey podcast, shares her professional and personal experiences with host Meryl Comer. Their conversation focuses on agitation, one of the most challenging aspects of dementia care, affecting more than half of all Alzheimer’s patients in terms of quality of life while increasing caregiver burden. Treaster emphasizes the importance of being a "detective" when agitation occurs and identifying potential medical triggers before exploring other causes. They also share practical coping strategies while emphasizing the critical need for caregiver self-care. Don’t miss out on the caregiving advice they share from their own lived experiences. In addition, learn how you can share your personal story at stories@usagainstalzheimers.org.  BrainStorm by UsAgainstAlzheimer"s is sponsored by Lundbeck.  Support the show