{"id":2111,"date":"2026-07-01T19:21:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-01T19:21:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/askneurology.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/01\/the-hidden-heatwave-loneliness-dementia-and-senior-mental-health\/"},"modified":"2026-07-01T19:21:00","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T19:21:00","slug":"the-hidden-heatwave-loneliness-dementia-and-senior-mental-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/askneurology.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/01\/the-hidden-heatwave-loneliness-dementia-and-senior-mental-health\/","title":{"rendered":"The Hidden Heatwave: Loneliness, Dementia, and Senior Mental Health"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Listen or Subscribe to Alzheimer\u2019s Speaks Podcast on Apple <\/em><\/p>\n

#SummerCaregivers #SurvivingTheHeat #CaringForElders<\/strong> #SeniorHelpers<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lori La Bey talks with Christina Chartrand, the Executive Vice President of Training and Programs at Senior Helpers; Tehjan Prendiville,<\/strong> Local Senior Helpers Owner, Tucson; and Garret Medeiros, Tucson Lead Caregiver and Trainer, Tucson.<\/p>\n

Christina Chartrand is the Senior VP of Training and Staff Development for Senior Helpers Franchising and has created numerous training programs for families and businesses, including Senior Helpers\u2019 award-winning Senior Gems\u00ae and Parkinson\u2019s Care programs.<\/p>\n

Tehjan Prendiville is a Registered Nurse with a 30-plus-year history in Healthcare. She has owned and operated healthcare businesses in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Florida, and now owns Senior Helpers franchises in Arizona.<\/p>\n

Garret Medeiros is the lead caregiver and trainer at Senior Helpers of Tucson. He is a dedicated caregiver with years of experience.<\/p>\n

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Subscribe, Watch, or Listen to Alzheimer\u2019s Speaks on YouTube above<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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  1. Senior Helpers Parkinson\u2019s program and their \u201cSenior Gems\u00ae\u201d approach<\/li>\n
  2. The Four M\u2019S and the impact of each<\/li>\n
  3. What Matters Most?<\/li>\n
  4. Medication Management<\/li>\n
  5. Mentation<\/li>\n
  6. Mobility<\/li>\n
  7. Age-Friendly Care<\/li>\n
  8. How emotional well-being and loneliness evolved in healthcare<\/li>\n
  9. How loneliness impacts\u00a0older adults differently than other age groups<\/li>\n
  10. How extreme heat can actually affect loneliness among seniors<\/li>\n
  11. Tips for families caring for a senior who are thinking of traveling during the summer<\/li>\n
  12. \u00a0Simple everyday actions that can make\u00a0a big difference\u00a0in reducing loneliness and supporting healthy aging<\/li>\n
  13. How to build trust and meaningful\u00a0connections\u00a0with seniors living with dementia.<\/li>\n
  14. Creative ways families can keep seniors engaged<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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