Navigating the World with Your Aging Loved One13 Syys 2023

How to Improve Your Memory: Tips for Enhanced Cognitive Wellness with Rena Yudkowsky, Founder of Memory Matters

"Where did I put my keys?" "Did I close the garage door?" How do we know which memory loss is normal? My guest is Rena Yudkowsky, the founder of Memory Matters. Rena is a professional memory coach and a geriatric social worker. From a young age, working with older adults, she became passionate about helping individuals improve their memory. She has always been fascinated by how memory functions or fails to, and has dedicated her life to empowering people to enhance their memory and confidence using proven techniques and strategies. For the past 20 years, Rena has worked in the field of aging. She has served as the Director of an Alzheimer's unit and as the Director of Development at a senior enrichment program in Israel. Additionally, she's been a trainer for dementia caregivers. Through Memory Matters, Rena facilitates support groups and delivers international lectures on aging topics. She offers online memory improvement courses, one-on-one memory coaching, and provides support for older adults and their caregivers. Today, we discuss how to improve our memory, common misconceptions about memory loss and cognitive decline, helpful memory techniques, understanding which memory loss is considered "normal", the effects of stress, anxiety, and lifestyle on memory, approaches to working with individuals resistant to memory improvement techniques, and strategies for continuously engaging our brains as we age. Improving memory with confidence is both doable and manageable. I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation and have learned tips that I'm going to implement right away. Thank you, Rena, for sharing your insights and expertise with us! Learn more at www.renayudkowsky.com *This episode is brought to you by Gigi Betty co. A boutique gift shop raising awareness and funds for caregivers and care partners. Show now at www.gigibettyco.com. Use the special code WILLGATHER20 for 20% off your order- Just for our podcast listeners! We are not medical professionals and are not providing any medical advice. If you have any medical questions, we recommend that you talk with a medical professional of your choice. willGather has taken care in selecting its speakers but the opinions of our speakers are theirs alone. Thank you for your continued interest in our podcasts. Please follow for updates, rate & review! For more information about our guest, podcast & sponsorship opportunities, visit www.willgatherpodcast.com

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A Daily Dose of Joy with Care at Home with Saudia Gajadhar, Vice President of Marketing & Communications at Comfort Keepers

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25 Helmi 34min

What Caregiving Asks of Us with Shauna Sweeney, Founder & CEO of tendercare

In this conversation, Nicole speaks with Shauna Sweeney, caregiver, founder and CEO of tendercare, about what caregiving asks of us when love reshapes our lives. Drawing from caring for her dad with e...

4 Helmi 47min

Inside U.S. News & World Report Nursing Home Ratings: What Families Need to Know with Ben Harder, Managing Editor and Chief of Health Analysis at U.S. News & World Report

How do we measure quality care in a way that truly supports families? In this episode, Nicole sits down with Ben Harder, Managing Editor and Chief of Health Analysis at U.S. News & World Report, to ex...

19 Marras 202549min

When Systems Fail, Caregivers Lead with Jessica C. Guthrie, M.Ed, Founder, Career & Caregiving Collide™, Caregiver Advocate and Educator

At 26, Jessica C. Guthrie, M.Ed became a full-time caregiver for her mom living with early-onset Alzheimer's. Now a leading advocate and educator, Jessica is reshaping how we understand the intersecti...

12 Marras 202549min

The Power of Early Diagnosis and Advocacy in Caregiving's Detective Work with Katie Brandt, Director of Caregiver Support Services and Public Relations at the Massachusetts General Hospital Frontotemporal Disorders Unit & Global Advocate

When her husband was diagnosed with frontotemporal degeneration at just 29, Katie Brandt's life changed overnight. What began as confusion and heartbreak became a lifelong calling to transform how we ...

8 Loka 20251h 2min

Comedy, Caregiving, and Courage with Kelsey Cook, Comedian, Caregiver & Advocate

Comedian Kelsey Cook, known for her specials on Hulu and YouTube, opens up about her personal journey as a caregiver for her mom with Frontotemporal Dementia. In this heartfelt conversation, Kelsey sh...

24 Syys 202538min

The Weight of Care & the Gift of Sleep with Andrea Suchin, Caregiver Advocate & Co-Founder of Wuggle

When caregiving became her world overnight, Andrea Suchin's life changed forever. Her husband was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia at 54, leaving Andrea to navigate full-time caregiving while ra...

17 Syys 202558min