How to Connect with Someone Living with Alzheimer’s with Johnathon Gersen - Ep 40

from Desperately Seeking Senior Living · host Valerie Borgman

That moment you realize you can no longer communicate with your loved one the way you used to can be the most difficult part of the Alzheimer's journey. Today we’re talking with licensed mental health counselor and Alzheimer’s specialist Jonathon Gerson. Jonathon works not only with family’s but with those suffering from Alzheimer’s and dementia. Celebrating the memories they still have. We’re talking about the brain and some strategies to connect. CLICK HERE for our DOABLE DOWNLOAD with FULL SHOW NOTES Follow us on INSTAGRAM for more doable tips! Would you like to share your story and be a guest on our show? Email us at [email protected] www.desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com ✅ Don't forget to subscribe ✅ and spread the word! 📣 Listen wherever you listen to podcasts! Don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! THANK YOU for listening in 🎧commenting, liking 👍, telling others 📣about the show!! @desperatetodoable #desperatetodoable Has our show been helpful? Consider making a donation to help us stay on the air. Click here to donate & Thank you!

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That moment you realize you can no longer communicate with your loved one the way you used to can be the most difficult part of the Alzheimer's journey. Today we’re talking with licensed mental health counselor and Alzheimer’s specialist Jonathon Gerson. Jonathon works not only with family’s but with those suffering from Alzheimer’s and dementia. Celebrating the memories they still have. We’re talking about the brain and some strategies to connect. CLICK HERE for our DOABLE DOWNLOAD with FULL SHOW NOTES Follow us on INSTAGRAM for more doable tips! Would you like to share your story and be a guest on our show? Email us at [email protected] www.desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com ✅ Don't forget to subscribe ✅ and spread the word! 📣 Listen wherever you listen to podcasts! Don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! THANK YOU for listening in 🎧commenting, liking 👍, telling others 📣about the show!! @desperatetodoable#desperatetodoable Has our show been helpful? Consider making a donation to help us stay on the air. Click here to donate & Thank you!

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