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Length:
50 minutes
Released:
Feb 8, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Are you feeling overwhelmed with the responsibility of making medical decisions for a loved one with dementia? This episode sheds light on this challenging aspect of caregiving, offering insights and guidance to navigate these waters with confidence.
As an Emergency Room physician, Dr. Lamb witnesses firsthand the overwhelm and stress that comes with being thrust into a sudden need to make medical decisions for someone you care about.  
Recognizing the unique challenges that come with decisions in people living with dementia, Dr. Lamb felt compelled to extend her expertise beyond the walls of the hospital.
To bridge the gap Dr. Lamb works online to empower medical decision makers with the knowledge and tools they need to make informed choices. 
Through her free audio training, blog, and her comprehensive online program “Make Your Plan with Dr. Lamb,” she aims to alleviate the stress and uncertainty that comes with decision makers’ desire to choose medical care that is both what the person living with dementia would want and is the best option for them.
0:07:07 Understanding capacity vs. competency in medical decision-making
0:12:26 Understanding the Medical Risks of Dementia
0:13:40 Frustrations with Doctors not Recognizing Lack of Capacity
0:18:15 Importance of Choosing the Right Doctor for Dementia Care
0:23:37 Medical Decision-Making and Surrogate Responsibilities
0:31:41 The Misconceptions of DNR and Active Dying
0:40:32 Course Overview: Flexibility and Reference Value
0:43:01 Accessing the Course and Limited-Time Discount Offer
 
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Learn more and enroll in Make Your Plan with Dr. Lamb - An Online Self Paced Comprehensive Program to Create a Medical Decision Plan with an analysis of the person living with dementia’s medical history from Dr. Lamb: https://blambmd.com/plan/ Add additional family members for $97 each. Use code  "Lizette" to take $100 off
Released:
Feb 8, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (66)

Are you a family caregiver who is dealing with Alzheimer’s or dementia in your life and you feel overwhelmed with the never-ending challenges you face, and don’t know where to turn for help? Are you searching for answers to your questions about dementia, joining countless Facebook groups but find them toxic and a waste of your precious time? Do you want to face your dementia caregiving journey in a proactive way, but feel confused about where to even start? Are you juggling your marriage, your kids, your work, your faith and your loved one’s life and still feel like you are letting everyone down? Learning the skills you need to simplify your dementia caregiving may seem hard. But not learning the skills you need to simplify your dementia caregiving journey will be even harder. It is time to choose your “hard”. The choice is 100% yours. I know what I chose: I chose to increase my ease in my dementia caregiving journey. Hey, Dementia Success Seeker! I’m Lizette Cloete. 30 + year veteran occupational therapist turned into a dementia educator, coach and consultant and I am a daughter of dementia. In this podcast you will learn the truth that the only way to increase the ease of your dementia caregiving journey rests squarely in YOUR hands. The way you actively prepare and what you believe about dementia caregiving makes all the difference. >>>You will gain the practical skills you need to simplify caregiving. >>>You will be challenged by what it means to be a successful caregiver, teaching you to harness the power of the most powerful caregiving tool that you have: your mindset. >>>And you will learn exactly what Alzheimer’s and dementia is (and is not), how this changes the brain and what you can expect next in your dementia caregiving journey. You will find a community of like minded family caregivers, helping someone with dementia and you will not be alone anymore. My mission is to help the unsung heroes who are in the midst of dementia caregiving, with the skills to simplify your dementia care journey so that you don’t feel overwhelmed and burn out. I help you find clarity and certainty using the latest evidence based research, so you have perseverance for this marathon. I approach dementia caregiving using faith informed principles that allow you to navigate this journey with peace of mind. So, buckle up your coffee, grab a notebook and pen and be ready to be a Courageous Caregiver. It’s time to choose your easy.