# Use Cognitive Simulation Therapy at Home: Three Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-caregiver-s-journey-6975604/use-cognitive-simulation-therapy-at-home-three-essential-tips-alzheimer-s-and-other-dementias Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-caregiver-s-journey-6975604/use-cognitive-simulation-therapy-at-home-three-essential-tips-alzheimer-s-and-other-dementias.md Podcast: [The Caregiver's Journey](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-caregiver-s-journey-6975604) Published: 2026-04-21T04:00:30+00:00 Episode link: https://thecaregiversjourney.org/ Audio file: https://downloads.pod.co/5f57e78c-c2ed-44fc-9d37-4eaff2da5b33/03118d84-2e01-45ec-a3ee-52d7780533e9.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-caregiver-s-journey-6975604/episodes/use-cognitive-simulation-therapy-at-home-three-essential-tips-alzheimer-s-and-other-dementias Duration seconds: 1631 ## Resource "While we can't reverse aging, regular mental activity — these exercises, regular cognitive engagement — helps keep cognitive skills stronger for longer. It's like exercising your body." — Dr. Daniel Fenton What if you could make small changes and have more intentional conversations with your loved one that actively stimulate their brain? You're not doing one more thing — you're simply being more deliberate about conversations you're already having and sneaking in more benefits along the way. We are Sue Ryan and Nancy Treaster. As caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer's and other types of dementia, we understand how meaningful it is to find ways to help our loved ones function at their best for longer. We're sharing insights about cognitive stimulation therapy (CST) from Dr. Daniel Fenton, head of neuropsychological services at New Days, a virtual clinic specializing in care for people with mild cognitive impairment and early-stage dementia. Let's explore three essential tips for bringing cognitive stimulation therapy into your everyday conversations at home. Connect with us and share your tips: Website: https://thecaregiversjourney.org/ Donate: https://give.cornerstone.cc/thecaregiversjourney Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecaregiversjourney/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecaregiversjourneys/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suearmstrongryan/ , https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancytreaster/ Email: sue@thecaregiversjourney.org , nancy@thecaregiversjourney.org Full Show Notes https://thecaregiversjourney.org/60-use-cognitive-simulation-therapy-at-home-three-essential-tips-alzheimers-and-other-dementias/ Additional Resources Mentioned Support the nonprofit The Caregiver's Journey: https://give.cornerstone.cc/thecaregiversjourney https://www.newdays… ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-caregiver-s-journey-6975604/episodes/use-cognitive-simulation-therapy-at-home-three-essential-tips-alzheimer-s-and-other-dementias/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-caregiver-s-journey-6975604/use-cognitive-simulation-therapy-at-home-three-essential-tips-alzheimer-s-and-other-dementias.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.