A Balancing Act: Navigating A Loved One's Memory Loss

As you come together with family in the days ahead, it’s important to recognize that situations can become overwhelming for someone experiencing memory loss. In this episode, we discuss methods to alleviate stress for everyone involved, as well as strategies to maintain calmness and connection with your loved one. Our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559433999543 Resources:...

Recognizing what to avoid can be an essential skill when communicating with a loved one experiencing memory loss. In this episode, we explore typical pitfalls and suggest alternatives to foster harmony and strengthen the bond between you and your loved one. Our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559433999543 https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/blog/language-dementia-what-not-to-say...

Sometimes it can be a real struggle to get a loved one with memory loss to wear their hearing aids and glasses. But there are real risks associated with not wearing them. In this episode, we talk about the relationship between hearing aids, glasses and dementia, as well as ways to ease the struggle between you and your loved one. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559433999543 https://www.h...

As your loved one’s memory loss advances, they may find it increasingly difficult to keep track of appointments, events, or even the current date and time. This is when you might notice your phone ringing more and more often. In this episode, we explore the reasons behind their confusion. And we’ll share effective tools and communication strategies to help you make this challenging situation a lit...

Family members may frequently find themselves locking horns with a loved one affected by cognitive decline. Arguments arise from even the simplest of things. Our loved one seems unable to see reason or another way of doing things. We offer listeners a way to understand what is happening, why it is happening, and how they can lower a loved one’s temperature, as well as your own. For more about toda...

As our loved ones age, we may observe perplexing behaviors. While forgetfulness is common, discovering unpaid bills, getting repeated phone calls or learning your loved one is getting lost on familiar routes can be worrisome. These signs may indicate underlying issues affecting your loved one. In this segment, we will discuss the red flags to watch for and the next steps to take for a diagnosis. R...