The Living Wisdom Podcast by Hubbard Hill
We’re excited to launch Living Wisdom, a groundbreaking weekly video and podcast series for caregivers, hosted by Emmy Award-winning journalist Christine Karsten and our Executive Director of Dementia Care Services, Debbie Carriveau. This first-of-its-kind series offers practical advice for caregivers of loved ones with dementia, covering essential topics like care techniques, managing behaviors, and creating safe environments.
The Living Wisdom Podcast by Hubbard Hill
Living Wisdom: Season 2 – Episode 9 – They Are Refusing to Take Their Medication. Now What?
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Episode Nine explores why a loved one living with dementia may resist taking medication and how caregivers can respond with patience and understanding. Christine Karsten and Debbie Carriveau discuss common reasons behind medication refusal, practical strategies to reduce stress around routines, and ways caregivers can work with healthcare providers to support safety and comfort during this stage of the journey.