Episode 2: The Power of Friendship in Dementia Care - Featuring David Troxel, Founder of The Best Friends Approach to Dementia Care
Episode 2: David Troxel
In 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 Care
03:59 David Troxel's Journey into Dementia Care
06:31 Understanding Alzheimer's Disease and Its History
09:26 The Best Friends Approach to Dementia Care
12:02 Creating Therapeutic Environments for Dementia Patients
14:51 The Importance of Social Engagement in Dementia Care
17:35 The Art of Caregiving: Strategies and Tricks
23:29 Recasting Relationships in Dementia Care
24:55 The Importance of Life Story Work
27:30 Communicating with Individuals with Dementia
29:37 Understanding Caregiver Guilt
31:42 The Institutional Model of Nursing Homes
34:46 Non-Pharmaceutical Approaches to Dementia Care
35:53 The Future of Alzheimer's Treatment
40:36 Improving Education and Training in Dementia Care
42:49 Enhancing Quality of Life for Dementia Patients
45:10 NEWCHAPTER
In 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 Care
03:59 David Troxel's Journey into Dementia Care
06:31 Understanding Alzheimer's Disease and Its History
09:26 The Best Friends Approach to Dementia Care
12:02 Creating Therapeutic Environments for Dementia Patients
14:51 The Importance of Social Engagement in Dementia Care
17:35 The Art of Caregiving: Strategies and Tricks
23:29 Recasting Relationships in Dementia Care
24:55 The Importance of Life Story Work
27:30 Communicating with Individuals with Dementia
29:37 Understanding Caregiver Guilt
31:42 The Institutional Model of Nursing Homes
34:46 Non-Pharmaceutical Approaches to Dementia Care
35:53 The Future of Alzheimer's Treatment
40:36 Improving Education and Training in Dementia Care
42:49 Enhancing Quality of Life for Dementia Patients
45:10 NEWCHAPTER
