Caring For Dementia Until the End- Advice from A Physician

Living with Dementia: "You live for many, many, many years often with dementia, and can live pretty well. But once you get to the point where you begin to either die from dementia or there are side effects from the medications, the medications for dementia at this time are just band-aids."— Anne Kenny MD In this episode of "Life Happens with Kim Hegwood," we are joined by Dr. Anne Kenny, a geriatrician and palliative care physician who shares her unique perspective on caring for a loved one with dementia. Dr. Kenny reflects on her experience caring for her own mother and offers valuable insights and practical advice for caregivers, especially when making tough decisions about end-of-life care. We delve into the challenges of caregiving, the importance of self-care, the role of medications in dementia care, and the decision to avoid hospitalization near the end of life. Dr. Kenny also shares how her book, "Making Tough Decisions About End of Life Care and Dementia," and her coaching services aim to support families facing similar situations. Join us as we gain a deeper understanding of navigating the complexities of dementia care with compassion and wisdom. How to Contact Dr. Kenny www.togetherindementia.com [email protected] Facebook business page https://www.facebook.com/TogetherInDementia/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnneKennyMD LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-kenny-b1809b19a/ Bio: Anne Kenny, MD is a geriatrician and palliative care physician, author of Making Tough Decisions about End-of-Life Care in Dementia, and Founder of Together in Dementia - an educational/informational blog/coaching/course platform with a mission to provide a physician-informed approach to care from someone who has also traveled the dementia journey. Dr Kenny has a new book co-authored with Teresa Webb, woman living with and advocate for Fronto-temporal Dementia. The book, Your True North: A Guided Journal for Those Living with Cognitive Loss or Dementia about Legacy, Love and Wishes for the End of a Life Well-lived, published in January 2024. __________________________________________________ Contact Kim Hegwood- Elder Law Attorney Website: https://yourlegacylegalcare.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourlegacylegalcare/ Facebook –https://www.facebook.com/YourLegacyLegalCare LinkedIn-https://www.linkedin.com/company/yourlegacylegalcare/ YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@yourlegacylegalcare Your Legacy Legal Care 1150 Clear Lake City Blvd., Suite 100 Houston, TX 77062 (281) 218-0880