Ep. 71 — Teresa Youngstrom on Dementia Care, Memory Loss, Caregiver Stress, and A Better Approach to Memory Care
We start this week with news from around Clermont County, including the former Beckjord coal plant site being listed for sale amid coal ash concerns, Clermont County’s 2027 tax budget hearing, Loveland’s zoning code rewrite, Milford Schools’ latest financial update, Bethel’s possible beekeeping zoning changes, and New Richmond’s Liberty Landing construction update.
Interview — Teresa Youngstrom, Registered Nurse, Dementia Specialist, and Founder of A Better Approach to Memory Care
Teresa Youngstrom joins the show to talk about caring for people living with dementia, Alzheimer’s, and other forms of memory loss. Teresa is a seasoned registered nurse and dementia specialist whose work was shaped by her own experience caring for her mother during a decade of decline.
The conversation covers how families can better understand dementia, why dementia is not one single diagnosis, and how symptoms can vary from person to person. Teresa explains why caregivers often need to change their approach instead of trying to argue, correct, or force someone with memory loss into compliance.
We also talk about practical caregiving tools, including validating emotions, de-escalating tense moments, redirecting with compassion, building routines, identifying “happy places,” avoiding yes-or-no questions, and looking for pain or discomfort when a loved one becomes agitated.
Teresa also shares advice for families planning long-term care, bringing in outside help, preparing a “Plan B,” evaluating memory care options, and protecting caregivers from burnout. It is a thoughtful conversation about dignity, patience, flexibility, and how families can better care for loved ones during a difficult season of life.
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We start this week with news from around Clermont County, including the former Beckjord coal plant site being listed for sale amid coal ash concerns, Clermont County’s 2027 tax budget hearing, Loveland’s zoning code rewrite, Milford Schools’ latest financial update, Bethel’s possible beekeeping zoning changes, and New Richmond’s Liberty Landing construction update.
Interview — Teresa Youngstrom, Registered Nurse, Dementia Specialist, and Founder of A Better Approach to Memory Care
Teresa Youngstrom joins the show to talk about caring for people living with dementia, Alzheimer’s, and other forms of memory loss. Teresa is a seasoned registered nurse and dementia specialist whose work was shaped by her own experience caring for her mother during a decade of decline.
The conversation covers how families can better understand dementia, why dementia is not one single diagnosis, and how symptoms can vary from person to person. Teresa explains why caregivers often need to change their approach instead of trying to argue, correct, or force someone with memory loss into compliance.
We also talk about practical caregiving tools, including validating emotions, de-escalating tense moments, redirecting with compassion, building routines, identifying “happy places,” avoiding yes-or-no questions, and looking for pain or discomfort when a loved one becomes agitated.
Teresa also shares advice for families planning long-term care, bringing in outside help, preparing a “Plan B,” evaluating memory care options, and protecting caregivers from burnout. It is a thoughtful conversation about dignity, patience, flexibility, and how families can better care for loved ones during a difficult season of life.
News
- Former Beckjord coal plant site near New Richmond listed for $13.5 million amid ongoing coal ash concerns
- Clermont County officials continue warning about possible risks to public water infrastructure near the Ohio River
- Clermont County holds its 2027 tax budget hearing
- County officials flag rising costs, capital needs, Child Protective Services funding pressure, and mental health funding concerns
- Loveland Parks and Recreation updates several capital projects, including Nisbeth Park, Phillips Park, Shoemaker property planning, and pickleball court resurfacing
- Loveland City Council moves forward with a broad zoning code rewrite and sets a public hearing for July 28
- Milford Schools reports a stronger-than-expected financial position
- Milford School Board approves policy, budget, transportation, textbook, HVAC, and online learning plan items
- Bethel considers zoning changes that could make it easier for residents to keep bees inside village limits
- New Richmond seeks seasonal summer help
- Liberty Landing construction begins near River Hills Bank, with riverfront access restrictions during construction
- New Richmond Tavern Grand Opening
- Union Township Farmers Market
- America 250 Flag Dedication Ceremony in Batavia Township
- Front Street Flea Pop-Up Flea Market
- River Sweep 2026 in New Richmond
- Madcap Puppets: Monkey See, Monkey Do
- New Richmond Farmers Market
- Concert in the Park: Steve Free
- Batavia America 250 Celebration
- Miami Township America 250 Opening Ceremony
- New Richmond Freedom Fest
- Milford Sparks in the Park
- Pierce Township Fourth of July Bike Parade
- New Richmond Cardboard Boat Regatta
- Goshen Fourth of July Parade
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