A Balancing Act: Helping Families Navigate Memory Loss

著者： Kelly A Bertenshaw MA CCC SLP ECDCS
無料で聴く

  • サマリー

  • When a loved one is diagnosed with Memory Loss or Dementia, family members can feel completely unprepared and overwhelmed. After all, no one hands you a guidebook explaining what it all means and what to expect. On top of that, you're now trying to juggle managing your loved one's increasing need for care while also tending to your own family, career and life. It can truly feel like a balancing act.

    I'm Kelly Bertenshaw, a licensed Speech Language Pathologist and certified Dementia Care Specialist. I have worked with those affected by memory loss and their families for more than 20 years. I started this podcast to help you, the family members, as you navigate this journey. Your questions, comments and experiences will drive all our content.

    My goal each week is to provide you with proven strategies, relevant information and research, as well as actionable steps you can take today .

    Together, we'll find the answers. Because no one should walk this journey alone.

    RSSVERIFY
    Kelly Bertenshaw 2024
    続きを読む 一部表示

あらすじ・解説

When a loved one is diagnosed with Memory Loss or Dementia, family members can feel completely unprepared and overwhelmed. After all, no one hands you a guidebook explaining what it all means and what to expect. On top of that, you're now trying to juggle managing your loved one's increasing need for care while also tending to your own family, career and life. It can truly feel like a balancing act.

I'm Kelly Bertenshaw, a licensed Speech Language Pathologist and certified Dementia Care Specialist. I have worked with those affected by memory loss and their families for more than 20 years. I started this podcast to help you, the family members, as you navigate this journey. Your questions, comments and experiences will drive all our content.

My goal each week is to provide you with proven strategies, relevant information and research, as well as actionable steps you can take today .

Together, we'll find the answers. Because no one should walk this journey alone.

RSSVERIFY
Kelly Bertenshaw 2024
人間関係 心理学 心理学・心の健康 社会科学 衛生・健康的な生活
続きを読む 一部表示
エピソード
  • Episode 15: When Things Aren't Real

    Episode 15: When Things Aren't Real
    2025/04/02

    Hallucinations can often be terrifying, eliciting strong feelings of fear. For individuals experiencing them, these perceptions feel extremely real. Not only can hallucinations be distressing for the person affected, but they can also impact those who care for them. Understanding how to respond can help make a hallucinatory episode less overwhelming for both you and your loved one.

    Our Facebook Page:

    https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573800764103

    Our You Tube Channel:

    https://www.youtube.com/@ABalancingActNavigatingMem-d9h

    Resources:

    https://www.verywellhealth.com/responding-to-and-treating-hallucinations-in-dementia-98567

    https://www.dementiauk.org/news/coping-with-hallucinations-in-a-person-with-dementia/

    https://www.alz.org/help-support/caregiving/stages-behaviors/hallucinations

    The information shared in this podcast is for EDUCATIONAL AND INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES only, and should not be considered a substitute for medical advice. By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others, This entire disclaimer also applies to any guests or contributors to the podcast. Under no circumstances shall Kelly A. Bertenshaw, any guests or contributors to the podcast, or any employees, associates, or affiliates of A Balancing Act: Helping Families Navigate Memory Loss be responsible for damages arising from the use of this podcast.
    続きを読む 一部表示
    12 分
  • Episode 14: When Is It Time to Move?

    Episode 14: When Is It Time to Move?
    2025/03/19

    Deciding when to transition a loved one into an assisted living facility is a deeply personal choice that demands thoughtful reflection. By identifying the signs, assembling a team of supportive professionals, and beginning your preparations now, you can make certain that your loved one receives the care and assistance they deserve.

    Our Facebook Page:

    https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573800764103

    Our YouTube Channel:

    https://www.youtube.com/@ABalancingActNavigatingMem-d9h

    Resources:

    https://seniorservicesofamerica.com/blog/how-to-move-a-parent-to-assisted-living/

    https://www.aplaceformom.com/caregiver-resources/articles/signs-its-time-for-assisted-living

    The information shared in this podcast is for EDUCATIONAL AND INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES only, and should not be considered a substitute for medical advice. By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others, This entire disclaimer also applies to any guests or contributors to the podcast. Under no circumstances shall Kelly A. Bertenshaw, any guests or contributors to the podcast, or any employees, associates, or affiliates of A Balancing Act: Helping Families Navigate Memory Loss be responsible for damages arising from the use of this podcast.
    続きを読む 一部表示
    13 分
  • Episode 13: If you could ask one question...

    Episode 13: If you could ask one question...
    2025/03/18

    Welcome back, listeners! Thank you for your patience while I have been away. It's good to be back at the microphone, and with a new Facebook page! And, I have an important question for you: If you could ask one question about Memory Loss or Dementia, what would it be? Let's get the conversations started!

    NEW FACEBOOK PAGE:

    https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573800764103
    続きを読む 一部表示
    2 分

A Balancing Act: Helping Families Navigate Memory Lossに寄せられたリスナーの声

カスタマーレビュー：以下のタブを選択することで、他のサイトのレビューをご覧になれます。

Audible.co.jp

Amazon.co.jp
レビューはまだありません。