Season 1 Episode 28 Dementia and Refusing Help
A Balancing Act: Navigating A Loved One's Memory Loss by Kelly A Bertenshaw, MA CCC SLP ECDCS
Episode notes
One of the hardest challenges in caregiving is when a loved one with dementia refuses help. You see the risks — missed meals, cluttered spaces, unpaid bills — but every offer is met with “I don’t need help” or “I can do it myself.” It’s frustrating, even heartbreaking. In this episode, Kelly unpacks the reasons behind refusals — from changes in the brain to pride and fear — and explore the most common areas of conflict. Most importantly, you’ll learn practical strategies to shift your approach so that you can reduce conflict, preserve dignity, and find those small but powerful wins in your caregiving journey.
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Keywords
dementiaAlzheimer's caregiving