I’m Fine Or Am I?
To the easily asked question, offered without much thought or anticipation of the response, “How are you?” One’s response could just as easily roll off the tongue, “I’m just fine…” And it often does. [more]
Ask Dr. B: How To Find a Mentor
This week while Dr. Bengtson is continuing to recover from a several week-long bout with pneumonia, her friend and author Jayme Hull, will be answering a question based on her newly released book, “Face To Face Discover How Mentoring Can Change Your Life.”
Dear Jayme,
I know your book is about mentoring but how did your passion for mentoring begin?
Great question. When I arrived in NYC to become a Broadway star, I often felt about two inches tall and totally lost. Just a number in a huge crowd, surrounded by highly competitive people. Sure, I attended classes and knew a few people but I was not connected and certainly not plugged into a close community. [more]
Ask DrB: Lessons From a Dementia Caregiver-Part 4 Respite Care
In my private practice, I evaluate and treat patients with a variety of conditions ranging from ADHD to depression to dementia, and I find that there are so many un-asked questions, primarily because until you’ve been through a situation, you don’t know what to ask. So I usually try to anticipate some of those questions ahead of time and answer them.
Dementia is a cruel disease that doesn’t just impact the one diagnosed—it impacts the whole family. When a loved one is diagnosed with dementia, caregivers are often filled with fear, concern, and dread. In today’s post, I’m continuing an interview with a caregiver whose wife was diagnosed with dementia, about the importance of respite care for both the dementia patient as well as the caregiver because support prevents burnout.
Ask DrB: Lessons From a Dementia Caregiver-Part 3 Support Groups
In today’s post, I’m interviewing the husband caregiver of a wife with dementia. He shares about getting additional support.
Ask Dr B: Lessons From a Dementia Caregiver (Part 2)
In today’s post, I’m interviewing the husband caregiver whose wife has dementia. He shares the most difficult aspect of dealing with his wife’s dementia.
Ask Dr B: Lessons From a Dementia Caregiver -Part 1 (Signs and Symptoms, Diagnosis)
In today’s post, I’m interviewing the husband caregiver whose wife has dementia. He shares signs and symptoms that led them to seek medical attention.
Dr. Michelle Bengtson
Order Hope Prevails!
Free Resource!
Free Study Guide!
Webinar Replay!
