Dementia and Broken Filters: "How Can They Say That?"

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.FACEBOOK PAGE: Please message questions for Kelly, or to set up a chat!https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573800764103Please consider donating to support A BALANCING ACT!https://buymeacoffee.com/navigatingmemoryloss ☕ResourcesDISINHIBITIONhttps://www.dementia.org.au/living-dementia/mood-and-behaviour-changes/disinhibitionTIPS FOR MANAGING DISINHIBITIONhttps://www.dementiahub.sg/living-well-with-dementia/tips-for-managing-disinhibited-behaviours/ALZHEIMER’S CARE TIPS: MANAGING DISINHIBITING BEHAVIORShttps://www.continuumcare.com/managing-disinhibiting-behaviors/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.