EPISODE 23- Dementia: When is it time for Memory Care?

Show notes- Mourning Dove Medical Presents Dr. G at the Heart of Healthcare  Special Guest-Jason McDonald Executive Director of ActivCare Bressi Ranch https://activcareliving.com/activcare-locations/bressi-ranch-carlsbad-ca/ - Specifically memory care only - Community structured with consideration for continuum of care as disease progresses - Respite stays available for 30 days Podcast Mission-Educate & Empower in three parts, helping listeners ‘SEE’ what’s needed to navigate the healthcare system. 1. Story (theme) What if you made a promise to never move your husband, wife, mother, father, sister, brother to a “facility” HOWEVER they’ve been diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment MCI or a form of dementia AND their current home is not serving them anymore? Caregivers are faced with making a challenging decision for their loved one. 2. Educate -(Teaching point) A Memory care provides a safe environment for continued socialization and enjoyment of the late stages of life by individuals suffering from MCI or dementia. It is BEST to make the decision in a timely manner. Hints that it may be time to move home to a memory care: disease progression to symptoms affecting activities of daily living ADLs, severe sundowning, wandering, falls, forgetfulness, etc. 3. Empower -Valuable a resources: Mild Cognitive Impairment defined https://www.alzheimers.gov/alzheimers-dementias/mild-cognitive-impairment# UCSF https://memory.ucsf.edu/dementia/mild-cognitive-impairment PHYSICIANS Dementia Care Aware CME will help you complete an important CHA~Cognitive Health Assessment so patients can take advantage of resources due advance care planning https://www.dementiacareaware.org Website info https://mourningdovemedical.com VIDEO podcast https://youtu.be/3CuIbOfhNSY?si=pYLJAFiTCSHU4JtK #hapc #EducateAndEmpower #PeaceOfMind #Dementia #MemoryCare #SeniorLiving #SeniorCare #Caregiver #Caregiving #Alzheimers #MildCognitiveImpairment