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🔍 Want a sneak peek inside the membership? Here's a clip from my Q&A session with Dr. Bertelson, a neurologist who specializes in dementia care. ❓We answered questions like: 🧠 What questions should we ask at the first appointment with the neurologist? 🧠 How do you know when it's time to take away driving privileges? 🧠 How do I know when it's time to consider an assisted living or memory care facility? 🧠 What do you do about accusations? Is there something you recommend from a medication standpoint? 🧠 Does it matter to know the type of dementia? 🧠 What can we do to help slow the progression? 🧠 My person wanders and I’m worried about their safety. What have you seen helpful from your experience? 🌱 This Q&A session is just one of many resources available within our membership, designed to empower you with knowledge and practical tips for navigating the healthcare system. 🔗 Click the link in my bio to join the waitlist for our membership community. Entering your email will secure your spot once I open up the membership doors March 17th. 👏 Arm yourself with the information needed to help you as you and your loved one navigate care together! #dementia #dementiacaregiver #alzheimers #alz #dementiaawareness #ot #occupationaltherapy #caregiver #alzheimersawareness #neurologist

Please join Dementia Care Aware during brain health awareness month at our next Zoom webinar, “Spotting Subtle Symptoms: Early Dementia Detection for Families and Clinicians” on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, from 12 to 1 p.m. Please register for the webinar at https://lnkd.in/gjGRY_B3 In this webinar, Dr. Wagahta Semere, MD, MHS, of the University of California, San Francisco, and Ty Lewis, CDP, CADDCT, a caregiver of a person living with dementia, will share their insights and experiences related to dementia detection and the dementia care journey. The discussion will address the identification of early symptoms, the importance of screenings and clinical care, and the realities of caring for someone with dementia from both the caregiver and clinician perspectives. Participants of the live webinar are eligible to receive 1 Continuing Medical Education (CME), California Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT), American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), and Maintenance of Certification (MOC) credit. You may also sign up to take the cognitive health assessment training (1.5 CE and CME/MOC credit) at www.dementiacareaware.org. #dementia #primarycare #caregiver #geriatrics #cognitivedecline #implementationstrategies #primarycareproviders #dementiaawareness #neurocognitivedisorder #earlydetection #screeningtools #SF #education #California #FREECE #CE #clinician

Want an example of how to administer the cognitive health assessment? Take a look at this example of a primary care clinician administering a cognitive health assessment.   Also, watch how the clinician addresses the patient’s brain health care plan.    These examples can help you learn how to incorporate these tools into your practice! With earlier detection, we can provide better care. Check out all our trainings with FREE CE and CME/MOC at: www.DementiaCareAware.org #dementia #dementiaawareness #earlydetection #primarycareproviders #clinicans #primarycareclinican #implementationstrategies with UCSF Division of Geriatrics Dementia Care Aware California Department of Health Care Services #brainhealth #brainhealthmatters

Are you interested in learning more about dementia? Session 2 of our online, Mastering Dementia program is on again this Wednesday 28th February 2-330pm. This time we are focusing on the different types of dementia. Don't worry... there is still time! Registration is STILL OPEN for participants who may want to join in this, or another single online session in this program. Our webinars are facilitated by experienced clinicians and specifically focus on the key requirements related to dementia care in the new proposed aged care standards arriving in 2024. In session 2, you will: 🧠 Understand brain changes 🧠Learn more about the common types of dementia and know the signs and symptoms of different types of dementia 🧠Be able to implement practical and proactive care strategies for common types of dementia To register for this session, click on the link in the comments. For more information about this session, or to register multiple participants email kathy@thriveaged.com.au

On my way to the Texas Neurological Society annual winter conference in Austin to speak about caregivers of people living with dementia this weekend, I received news that a family member who is themselves a caregiver of a person living with dementia ended up in the hospital with stroke-like symptoms. More than a little bit distracted, I sped through my talk and turned right back around for Houston. The family member is back home and recovering. But the confluence of events conjured many questions for me. 1. Who takes care of the caregiver? 2. How can we better support caregivers to care for themselves when they are so busy caring for others? 3. When the person making the diagnosis of dementia hardly has the time to diagnose and treat, how can we support them to support caregivers? 4. How do we empower patients and their caregivers to advocate for themselves in health systems and manage their symptoms at home? 5. How can we build better for comprehensive dementia care? I don't have all the answers, but I am also certain we can find them together. I stand by what I highlighted in my talk - that the best way to support caregivers is to connect them to other caregivers (minimally of shared geography but ideally also of shared language preference and cultural heritage) and to place-based resources. Similarly, those of us in this work should be connected to tackle systemic barriers to diagnosis, counsel, care, and cure-finding. Who's seeing dementia patients in Houston/Harris County or Seattle/King County? Let's talk. #dementia #caregivers [photo: snowshoeing in Snoqualmie with my radical traveling nurse cousin and reflecting on the radical work we do at prognosUs]

Studies have shown that targeted dementia training for caregivers can improve care quality, reducing hospitalisations and improving client satisfaction. Early intervention can significantly enhance the quality of life for individuals with dementia. By addressing cognitive and behavioural symptoms early, homecare providers can help clients maintain independence for longer and engage in meaningful activities. Emphasising early detection and proactive management can lead to better outcomes and a higher standard of care for individuals living with dementia. (DEMENTIA ACTION WEEK 2024)

Have you heard of young onset dementia? 🤔 Dementia is considered ‘young onset’ when symptoms develop before the age of 65. Our new animation explains what young onset dementia is, so have a watch if you'd like to find out more! 📽️ Which fact surprised you the most? Share your thoughts in the comments. If you need advice or support from a dementia specialist Admiral Nurse, you can call our free Helpline on 0800 888 6678 or email helpline@dementiauk.org. #YoungOnsetDementia #Dementia #AdmiralNurse

Cognitive assessment is so important for older people who are in hospital and aged care When know the impact that the environment and interventions can have on someone's cognition. How confident are you at screening for changes and interpreting and communicating these results. This webinar is a must for clinicians working in health and aged care https://lnkd.in/eVg-gu4T

In "Disrupting the Norm," read tomorrow about Dr. Ethelle Lord, M.Ed., DM, a visionary in dementia care. Discover how she created the International Caregivers Association (ICA) and the innovative Dementia Transactional Intelligence (TDI) model, with the aim of bringing Alzheimer's care into the 21st century. Don't miss "From Heartache to Breakthrough: How One Woman's Love Revolutionized Dementia Care" to learn more about her inspiring journey and groundbreaking contributions. #MentalCare #innovation #innovator #storytelling #dementia #alzheimers #DisruptingTheNorm

The Practical Dementia Caregiver Guide: A Doctor’s View on How to Overcome Behavioral Challenges, Enhance Communication, and Access Support While Ensuring Self-Care. Daily Blueprint for Busy Families. https://lnkd.in/gCc22ueT