Hey Careblazers! ? Coming to you from the vibrant city of Tokyo, Japan! In today’s must-listen to podcast, we're tackling a critical yet often overlooked aspect of dementia — proprioception. This is all about understanding your loved one’s ability to perceive where they are in space, which can drastically impact their safety and independence. ? What You'll Learn: -Proprioception Explained: Discover what proprioception is and why it's vital for those with dementia. -Signs of Decline: How to spot if your loved one is losing this crucial ability. -Safety Tips: Practical steps to enhance safety at home. -Therapy Insights: How occupational and physical therapy can make a huge difference. Whether you're caring for someone with dementia or just eager to learn more about how this condition affects spatial awareness, this podcast is packed with insights and actionable tips. ? Join Our Care Collective Program: Looking for more personalized support? Click the link below to join our exclusive program where you gain access to weekly support groups, expert Q&A sessions, and a community of caregivers just like you. https://careblazers.com/for-families If you'd like to see this episode on video, you can hop on over to my YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/dementiacareblazers We have lot's of free resources and trainings.  ?️ Subscribe to our weekly newsletter: https://careblazers.com/dementiadose ?️ Read our latest post: https://careblazers.com/blog -Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dementia_careblazers/ -Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DementiaCareblazers/ __ It’s our mission to make dementia caregiving easier for families caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease, frontotemporal dementia, lewy body dementia, vascular dementia, or any other type of dementia. We believe that in order to create a more dementia friendly world, we must first create a caregiver friendly world. That's why we create free educational training videos like this one so that anyone with an internet connection can get access to dementia care information. **This channel and any information by Dementia Careblazers is not a substitute for healthcare. This is not healthcare advice. Please talk to your healthcare providers for specific feedback on your situation.