Episode

076 - They're Not Being Difficult… Here's How to Respond to Dementia in the Moment with Meghan Earle

Podcast: The Dementia Dialogues
Published: May 17, 2026
Duration seconds: 3175
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Summary

What if the answer is not doing more, but responding differently? Meghan Earle from Able Training shares how the Adaptive Caregiver Model can help carers understand what someone with dementia needs in the moment, with practical tools to reduce distress and support with more confidence.