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Empower yourself and your loved ones after a dementia diagnosis with comprehensive planning. From long-term care to health and financial considerations, this NIH article offers valuable insights. Learn more: [https://lnkd.in/g8R5FEei] #DementiaCare #HealthPlanning #

Tackling dementia in seniors? Click below to discover strategies for early detection and intervention, tailored to each patient's needs. Learn how these steps can improve your patients health outcomes. 👇 https://ow.ly/tGuQ50Rvenq #PrimaryCare #SeniorHealth

IMPACT health equity team explores dementia care health inequities and new approaches to close gaps. Read the literature review from 2000-2022 to assess evidence of disparities in Alzheimer's disease and Alzheimer's disease related dementias https://bit.ly/49r6fE4 #healthinequalities #dementiacare #dementiaresearch #healthdisparities

📍 Your ZIP code could determine if you get diagnosed with dementia in time... 🔎 In our latest article, researchers pinpointed the areas in the U.S. where they’re least likely to receive a #dementia #diagnosis. Here's more: https://lnkd.in/gV8tnXeM

According to the Alzheimer’s Association 2024 Disease Facts and Figures (https://bit.ly/3WqNgWM) report, over 70% of Alzheimer's and dementia caregivers report that navigating healthcare and coordinating care is one of the key stressors. And many of them are going at it alone. At EmTech Care Labs, we understand how deeply personal and isolating these issues can be. That is why we have developed Care-Wallet to guide and support family caregivers on their journey. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3VcrlC6

Early detection of Alzheimer's disease and dementia is pivotal for effective management and planning. This insightful article from the Alzheimer's Association outlines the significant benefits of getting checked early. At Community Care Home Health Services, we emphasize the importance of early diagnosis in providing quality care and support. Explore the article to understand why timely detection can make a profound difference. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dJ_Y3w3 #Alzheimers #Dementia #Healthcare #EarlyDetection #CommunityCare #HomeHealthServices

World Alzheimer’s Day, observed today (Sep 21st), raises awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, which affect millions worldwide. The day emphasizes the need for understanding, early detection, and support for patients and caregivers. It promotes education, reduces stigma, and encourages global action to improve care and accelerate research. Key efforts focus on recognizing early symptoms, providing caregiver support, and advocating for better healthcare policies. #AlzheimersAwareness #DementiaCare #HealthcareAdvocacy

🧠 Did you know that neurodegenerative illness is now the most common reason for hospice referral in the US? Last week, Remo’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Meredith Bock presented at the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine conference, where she shared results from a first-of-its-kind study research that investigates hospice usage patterns among Medicare beneficiaries with Lewy body disease, a rapidly growing form of dementia. Dr. Bock talked about the challenges faced by individuals with neurodegenerative illnesses within the traditional hospice model that’s designed primarily for cancer patients. ➡ Why does this matter? ➡ It leads to high rates of dis-enrollment and complicated transitions of care, which created burdensome transitions of care for people with dementia and their families. She identified distinct hospice utilization patterns among different dementia subtypes, underscoring the need for tailored care approaches and more data from novel dementia care management models (such as Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’s #GUIDEmodel) to see if these better match the palliative needs of people with LBD and other neurodegenerative illnesses. #dementia #dementiaresearch #lewybodydisease #GUIDEmodel #CMS #hospice #palliativecare

𝗟𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗡𝗛𝗦 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗴𝗻𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮: 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 The NHS England has just released its Primary Care Dementia Data for July 2024, revealing a significant rise in dementia diagnoses. As of 31 July 2024, there are nearly 500,000 recorded cases, marking an increase of over 2,700 from the previous month. Key findings include: 🔺490,163 patients had a recorded dementia diagnosis as of July 31, 2024, marking an increase of 2,731 since June 30, 2024. 🔺The diagnosis rate for those aged 65 and over rose to 65.2% in July, up from 65.0% in June. 🔺Only 110,442 patients (22.5%) had their medication reviewed in the past 12 months. 🔺320,180 patients (65.3%) received a care plan or care plan review during the same period. 🔺34,078 patients (7.0%) were diagnosed with dementia before the age of 65. For a detailed look at these figures and what they mean for dementia care, read the full publication: https://lnkd.in/e6gxBJJN #DementiaCare #NHSData #HealthcareInsights #FulcrumCare

Tomorrow, October 9th, 2024, Dr. William Mansbach, will partner with LeadingAge PA to present, 'Reducing Late-Day Confusion in People with Dementia: An Innovative and Practical Approach'. This webinar is free to LeadingAge PA members. Non-member rate is $80. Behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) are very common in residents with dementia. Perhaps the most challenging types are those that occur as part of the sundowning (late-day confusion) syndrome. Currently, there are very few intervention models that demonstrate success in reducing symptom frequency and severity. Too often, the primary (and often only) intervention is medication-based. While medications are often necessary, they are generally not sufficient. This presentation will discuss the interprofessional model and present evidence of its effectiveness using a clinical case. Healthcare staff, clinicians, and leaders working with residents with dementia should find this presentation to be highly innovative and practical. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eVPcY6nF