GUT PUNCHED: ALZHEIMER’S & CAREGIVERS
Gut Punched: EP 32 No Tropical Hurricanes This Week, The Countdown Continues
This week, join Host Jeff Edwards First up, he’s tackling a hot-button issue with an eye-opening article about the dangers of “Too Many Meds for Alzheimer’s patients—turns out, less is sometimes more.
Then, we’re joined by Dr. Adam Perry from HealthSpan Partners, who’s going to clear up all the mystery around a new government program called THE GUIDE—no, it’s not your GPS for getting around dementia care (though we wish it were that simple!). This is the Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience Model—a mouthful, we know—but a crucial lifeline for caregivers and families dealing with dementia. Dr. Perry in Part 1 of the interview, will dive into how this program is improving care for people living with dementia and offering much-needed support for caregivers who often feel like they’re in this alone. Take Note: Next Week Part 2 will air.
Plus, we’ve got updates on Walk for Alzheimer’s locations, so you can lace up your shoes and join the fight for a brighter future!
Tune in—because if you’re a caregiver, or know someone who is, this episode is your roadmap to better care and support.
GUTPUNCHED: ALZHEIMER’S AND CAREGIVERS, with Host, Jeff Edwards. GUTPUNCHED.COM
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We’ll cover an article about “Too Many Meds Can Harm Alzheimer’s Patients”
We have a fascinating interview with Dr Adam Perry, from HealthSpan Partners, and he’ll explain in depth, something we’ve been touching on the last couple of episodes. It’s a new Government program from Medicare & Medicare called: THE GUIDE.
If you haven’t heard about it yet… give this a listen, especially if you are a caregiver and you need some help. This might be for you.
The Guide: Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience Model.
This program offers enhanced services for dementia care and support for caregivers (a relative or unpaid nonrelative who helps with activities of daily living).
Improve the quality of life for people living with dementia
Enhance support for caregivers of people living with dementia
Help people living with dementia stay in their homes and communities longer.
And we’ll update you on some of the Walk for Alzheimer’s locations in the next few weeks.
GUTPUNCHED: ALZHEIMER’S AND CAREGIVERS, with Jeff Edwards. GUTPUNCHED.COM
Available on The Podcast Playground, and all the major platforms like Spotify, Pandora, Google, I-Heart, Apple, and more. Please hit like and subscribe.
#caregivers #alzheimer’s #gutpunched #alzheimer’s caregiving
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