Debra Kostiw regularly goes viral, not with trendy TikTok dances or podcast hot takes, but with videos on how to navigate life with a loved one with dementia.
The videos depict real-life and often challenging situations that caregivers may face when caring for someone with dementia. These scenarios range from how to prevent a loved one from attempting to walk to a different state, to what to do when a loved one repeatedly asks for someone who has passed away. The videos conclude with Kostiw offering guidance on better ways to handle each situation.
The Certified Master Dementia Strategist has over 300,000 followers on Instagram and a sizable Facebook following. She is also the author of “
“Debra has dedicated her life to learning and teaching others about the care of Alzheimer’s & Dementia patients, spreading awareness about elder abuse and providing resources for others,” her bio on AnswersAboutAlz.com says. “Debra Kostiw gets fired up about advocating for seniors. Her passion ignited over a decade ago with the simultaneous opening of her home care business and her mother’s diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease.”
Below are six of her most interesting videos, compiled by The Dallas Express.
- How To Stop Your Loved One From Walking to Tennessee From New York
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- Should I Freak Out? My Loved One Is Doing Laundry In The Toilet.
- My Loved One Is Telling Rude Stories. What Do I Do?
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- My Loved One Won’t Take Their Medication, How Do I Avoid Arguing With Them?
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- Do I Need To Tell My Loved One That The Person They Keep Asking For Is Dead?
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- Is It Okay To Lie To Your Loved One About Moving Them Into Memory Care?
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