Dementia and Broken Filters: "How...
Dementia and Broken Filters: "How Can They Say That?"
Dementia & Families: A Balancing Act by Kelly A Bertenshaw, MA CCC SLP ECDCS
S2 · E23
Sep 16, 2026
12:48
Episode notes

Why can dementia cause someone to suddenly say things that seem rude, offensive or completely out of character? In this episode, Kelly discusses how dementia can affect the brain’s social filter, why these behaviors may be worse at certain times, and how understanding what’s happening can help families respond with less conflict.

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Keywords
dementia
Alzheimer's
caregiving
Agitation