Memory care is crucial to maintaining cognitive health and effective communication in daily life. In this episode of the Senior Reset podcast, speech-language therapist Michelle Mince discusses memory care strategies and resources for improving memory, particularly in seniors. Michelle likens memory to a mental file cabinet and suggests that memory loss is a normal part of aging but becomes problematic when it affects everyday communication and functioning.

The episode also covers memory improvement techniques and resources, such as professionals like speech-language pathologists and occupational therapists, brain games, cognitive training websites, and the "TalkPath Therapy" program. Michelle also introduces her company, Baby Blooming Moments, which focuses on early childhood development.

Highlights:

{00:50 } Introduction to Michelle Mince

{02:00 } Understanding Memory as a File Cabinet

{07:25 } Tips for Keeping Memory Sharp: Repeating Names

{11:50 } Counting Items

{14:00 } Chunking Information

{18:40 } Applying Memory Strategies

{23:50 } When to Seek Specialized Care

{27:20 } Memory Improvement Resources

Michelle Mintz Bio:

Michelle Mintz, M.S., CCC-SLP is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist and Early Development Expert. She started her private practice in Santa Monica, California in 2003.

Michelle earned her B.A. in Speech and Hearing Sciences from U.C. Santa Barbara and in 1995, received her M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology from Boston University and has worked at Cedars-Sinai Hospital, Daniel Freeman Memorial Hospital and Providence St. John’s Health Center.

She maintains her continuing education in child development, as she strongly believes in stimulating and enriching children’s minds beginning at birth.

Links:

Lumonsity: https://www.lumosity.com/en

BrainHQ: https://www.brainhq.com 

Baby Blooming Moments: https://babybloomingmoments.com 

Website: https://signalhg.com