Season 1 Episode 23 "Why Is He Isolating Himself?"
A Balancing Act: Navigating A Loved One's Memory Loss by Kelly A Bertenshaw, MA CCC SLP ECDCS
Episode notes
In this episode, Kelly shares personal experiences and discusses how communicative and cognitive changes due to dementia affect seniors' abilities to engage in activities they once enjoyed. Kelly emphasizes the importance of adapting social activities to match the abilities of those with dementia to keep them engaged and improve their quality of life. She offers practical advice on modifying environments, simplifying games, and using effective communication strategies to reduce frustration and promote enjoyable experiences.
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Memory LossdementiaAlzheimer's caregiving