In this episode, Angie Graham sits down with Teepa Snow, OT and dementia care leader, to talk about what actually helps people living with dementia. They cover why arguing reality backfires, how to build cooperation in the moment, when psych meds become dangerous, and why "Hand-under-Hand" can change care fast. You will also hear practical strategies for families, staff, and leaders who want safer, kinder dementia support.

•Relationship comes before tasks, especially with dementia.
•Arguing reality rarely helps, it usually escalates stress.
•Many “behaviors” are unmet needs or poor caregiver approach.
•Psych meds can create serious risks, use as last resort.
•Hand-under-Hand reduces threat and increases participation fast.
•Sexual actions may be confusion, not intent, adjust positioning first.

Teepa Snow
Occupational therapist and dementia care specialist with 45 years of experience.
Founder of Positive Approach to Care and the Snow Approach Foundation.

Host: Angie Graham
Healthcare advocate & podcast host focused on nursing leadership, caregiving, and dementia topics.

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Menopause care has been shaped by fear for decades. In this episode, Angie Graham sits down with Stacey, VP of Nursing, to talk about hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and what’s changing in the conversation.

They cover why many women were scared away from estrogen, how perimenopause symptoms can start earlier than people think, and why “treat the symptom” often leads to a long medication list. They also discuss vaginal estrogen for recurrent UTIs in older women, bone health, brain fog, mood changes, and why self-advocacy matters.

In this episode

• Why the 2003 black box era changed care
• Perimenopause symptoms (including brain fog and sleep issues)
• Vaginal estrogen and recurrent UTIs in older adults
• Polypharmacy, side effects, and treating the root cause
• HRT, bone density, and hip fracture risk
• How to find a provider who will actually talk through options

Medical note
This video is for general education. It is not medical advice. Talk with a qualified clinician about your personal risks and options.

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The Angie Graham Podcast
https://theangiegrahampodcast.buzzsprout.com

Apple podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-angie-graham-podcast/id1807196572

Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/535Ygb21IEkk7DZL385xs7

iHeart Radio:
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-angie-graham-podcast-231896434/

If you are struggling to afford insurance, this is a MUST watch!

Healthcare feels broken for a reason. Insurance often decides what care you can access and when.

In this episode, Angie Graham talks with Dr. Amy Doherty of KlarCare in Portage, Wisconsin. They unpack why private-pay and membership-based clinics are growing, and what patients can do to get better care with clearer pricing.

You’ll hear real examples of pricing gaps, like imaging that dropped from thousands to a few hundred dollars. They also cover why “insurance-only thinking” can trap patients, and how to do the math on premiums and deductibles.

Medical note: This is general education, not personal medical advice.

https://www.klarcaredpc.com/

The Angie Graham Podcast
https://theangiegrahampodcast.buzzsprout.com

Apple podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-angie-graham-podcast/id1807196572

Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/535Ygb21IEkk7DZL385xs7

iHeart Radio:
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-angie-graham-podcast-231896434/