Support That Independence": Unlocking Dignity & Joy for Your Loved One with Dementia

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In this conversation, Elder Law Attorney Bob Mannor and Carrie Aalberts, founder of DementiaDarling.com, discuss tips and strategies for supporting individuals with dementia and their caregivers. They emphasize the importance of supporting independence and understanding the changes happening in the brain of someone with dementia.
Bob and Carrie discuss the challenges faced by family caregivers and the need for dementia-focused care. They both highlight the importance of effective communication and understanding the emotions of individuals with dementia.
Carrie shares her personal experience with her grandmother's dementia and her journey in the field of gerontology. They also discuss the concept of dementia villages, such as Hagevik in the Netherlands, where individuals with dementia can live independently with the support of professional caregivers.
They also discuss the challenges of making decisions for a loved one with dementia and offer suggestions for addressing these challenges. They highlight the need for education, resources, and support for caregivers and individuals with dementia. The conversation concludes with a reminder to meet individuals with dementia where they are and to practice self-care as a caregiver.

Episode Highlights

• Dementia caregivers often feel isolated and need a safe place for support and resources.
• Effective communication with individuals with dementia involves using concise and clear language and focusing on emotions.
• Preparing for the last stage of life, including dementia care, is essential but often overlooked.
• Dementia villages, like Hagevik in the Netherlands, provide a community for individuals with dementia to live independently with professional caregiver support. Supporting independence is crucial for individuals with dementia.
• Understanding the changes happening in the brain of someone with dementia can help caregivers provide better care.
• Accessing education, resources, and support is essential for both caregivers and individuals with dementia.
• Meeting individuals with dementia where they are and practicing self-care are important aspects of caregiving.

Host: Attorney Bob Mannor
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ABOUT US:
Mannor Law Group helps clients in all matters of estate planning and elder law including special needs planning, veterans’ benefits, Medicaid planning, estate administration, and more. We offer guidance through all stages of life.
We also help families dealing with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and other illnesses that cause memory loss. We take a comprehensive, holistic approach, called Life Care Planning. LEARN MORE...

Chapters

1. Navigating Dementia Care and Advocacy (00:00:00)

2. Supporting Independence in Dementia Care (00:13:41)

3. Difficult Decisions in Dementia Care (00:22:09)

4. Caregiver Self-Care and Perspective in Dementia (00:33:41)