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Revolutionizing Dementia Care with Mac McDermott
Revolutionizing Dementia Care with Mac McDermott
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Length:
26 minutes
Released:
Nov 2, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
It’s our mission to make dementia caregiving easier for families caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease, frontotemporal dementia, lewy body dementia, vascular dementia, or any other type of dementia. We believe that in order to create a more dementia-friendly world, we must first create a caregiver friendly world. That's why we create free educational training videos like this one so that anyone with an internet connection can get access to dementia care information. ? Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Mac McDermott, a leading expert at the Milken Institute, as he shares groundbreaking insights into dementia care navigation. ? ? In this interview, Mac delves into the crucial role of dementia care navigators, who serve as a vital link between medical and social services, providing invaluable support for both individuals with dementia and their dedicated caregivers. ? Learn about the game-changing GUIDE model announced by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Innovation Center, set to transform dementia care delivery, and discover how it aims to enhance the quality of life for all involved. ? Don't miss this insightful discussion that sheds light on the steps we can all take to destigmatize dementia and create a more caregiver-friendly world. Dive into this informative session now and be part of the movement to revolutionize dementia care! ? #DementiaCare #CaregiverSupport #MilkenInstitute #GUIDEModel #AgingPopulation #HealthcareInnovation #DementiaFriendlyWorld #PublicHealth #AlzheimersSupport #SubscribeNow If you'd like to see this episode on video, you can hop on over to my YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/dementiacareblazers You can also sign up for a free training class and learn more about the Care Course at https://www.dementiacareclass.com/website **This channel and any information by Dementia Careblazers is not a substitute for healthcare. This is not healthcare advice. Please talk to your healthcare providers for specific feedback on your situation.
Released:
Nov 2, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (82)
BONUS: What Kind of Caregiver Do You Want to Be?: Most people who care for someone with dementia like Alzheimer’s disease never think about this when they think about dementia care planning- how do YOU want to show up in caregiving. We sometimes just wait to see what the person with dementia does,... by Dementia Careblazers