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

The Built-In Caregiver: Home

February 18, 2026·12 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Today's focus is on ways to capitalize on and modify the home environment to support a loved one with memory loss. Kelly walks listeners through thoughtful home modifications that can act as an additional caregiver by reducing cognitive demands on people living with dementia. The results show respect for the person with dementia while reducing frustration for both caregivers and their loved ones. By designing around dementia-related brain changes, homes can help preserve independence and safety while reducing caregiver burden.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:Room-by-Room Guide for Caregivershttps://alzfdn.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/The-Apartment-Guide-web.pdf10 Ways to Home Safetyhttps://www.alzheimers.org.uk/blog/10-ways-make-your-home-dementia-friendlyThe 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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