Dementia & Families: A Balancing Act

Dementia & Family Reunions: When Remembering Becomes A Test

July 22, 2026·12 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Family reunions can be overwhelming for a loved one with dementia. The noise, the chaos, and everpresent fear of the question: "Do you remember?'. In this episode, Kelly explains why this can happen, ways to lower your loved one's stress and simple conversational techniques that meet your loved one at a level they can succeed. Success isn't about what they remember. It's about feeling included and loved. FACEBOOK PAGE: Please leave questions for Kelly, or set up a chat!https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573800764103Please consider donating to support A BALANCING ACT!https://buymeacoffee.com/navigatingmemorylossResources:"6 Tips For Dementia-FriendlyFamily Gatherings"https://www.amica.ca/conversations/six-expert-tips-for-dementia-friendly-family-gatherings"How to Successfully Include Loved Ones with Dementia in Family Gatherings"https://familymattershc.com/including-loved-ones-with-dementia/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.

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