Hello Care Partners,
Let me introduce my wonderful guest, Brenda Gurung!
Summary
In this enlightening conversation, Teresa Youngstrom and Brenda Gurung discuss the complexities of Caregiving, particularly in the context of dementia care. They explore various methods, including the Montessori approach, to empower caregivers and enhance the quality of life for those with dementia.
Brenda shares her personal journey into dementia care, practical strategies for caregivers, and the importance of understanding the emotional needs of both caregivers and those they care for.
The discussion emphasizes the significance of support systems, coping strategies, and finding joy in caregiving, while also addressing the challenges faced by caregivers.
About Brenda Gurung:
Brenda Gurung (she hers) is a credentialed dementia specialist. She specializes in behavioral expressions, communication and direct-caregiving methods. She serves as the National Director of Memory Care Services for Kisco Senior Living. And in her free time, she leads Be Growth Dementia Education – providing educational content for caregivers. She serves on the National Association of Activities Professionals Education Council, has previously served 2 years on the Forbes Health Advisory Board and is a long-time volunteer community educator for the Alzheimer’s Association. She is a Denver 7 ABC Everyday Hero, an organic gardener and beekeeper.
ALSO:
About Be Growth Dementia Education
Be Growth provides original, practical, educational content for caregivers – both personal and professional. They focus on proactive interventions for behavioral expressions, communication strategies and empowering direct-caregiving methods.
At present, Be Growth is primarily an
education platform with the purpose to create and share original content.
How to reach or follow: Be Growth Dementia:
www.begrowthdementia.com
www.linkedin.com/company/be-growth-dementia-education
https://www.instagram.com/begrowthdementia/
https://www.facebook.com/Be-Growth-Dementia-Education-109809164987251
https://www.youtube.com/@BrendaGurung
You Got This,
Teresa
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Who am I?
Teresa is a seasoned Registered Nurse with almost 40 years of clinical and leadership experience. She is the founder and owner of A Better Approach to Memory Care and brings personal experience to her wealth of knowledge after spending a decade caring for her own Mom with Dementia. She has experience in many medical areas, including Emergency and Trauma, Labor and Delivery, OR, ICU, Medical Surgical, Rehab, Hospice, Home Care, IV Specialist, Private Duty Care, Caregiver Trainer, and Assisted Living and Memory Care Director. Once her Mom was showing symptoms she became a Certified Dementia Practitioner then went to North Carolina to train under Teepa Snow with Positive Approach to Care (PAC). She is still a Certified Independent Trainer with PAC. At A Better Approach to Memory Care, Teresa can be hired as a Speaker, Staff Trainer and Family Consultant. She also trains first responders like Fire and Emergency Medical Service providers.
DISCLAIMER
This video is for general informational purposes only. You should not make any change in your health regimen or Diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Thanks for watching! Remember to bring them joy in the moment! I’ll see you in the next video.
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