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An estimated 34K of Alzheimer’s patients wander each year. In honor of Alzheimer’s and Dementia Staff Education Week, here’s a preview of our training course designed to help caregivers prevent & respond to elopement: https://hubs.ly/Q02l15F50 #dementiacare #dementiatraining #alzheimerscare #alzheimerstraining #memorycare

The latest Alzheimer’s Association report highlights critical gaps in dementia care navigation and an alarming shortage of direct care workers. 70% of caregivers struggle with coordinating care, while 66% find it hard to access necessary resources. Additionally, the demand for direct care workers is set to increase, requiring innovative solutions to bridge this gap. As the number of people living with Alzheimer’s continues to rise, enhancing support systems is essential to improving care and reducing caregiver stress. https://ow.ly/SShy50RHvLh

Caregivers are the backbone of dementia care, yet their invaluable work often comes with immense emotional, physical, and financial burdens. From managing daily routines to navigating complex emotions, their dedication is unwavering. It's time we recognize their sacrifices and create support systems that truly empower them. Together, we can ease the load and provide the care our caregivers deserve. 💙 #CaregiverSupport #DementiaAwareness #CompassionateCare

🎥 Today, we're shining a spotlight on a crucial aspect of Alzheimer's care: supporting and educating caregivers. Empower caregivers by directing them to Alzheimer's organizations, support groups, and online resources for valuable information and community. Provide practical strategies, including personalized education, effective communication techniques, and respite care planning. Encourage caregivers to stay connected with friends, family, and healthcare providers for essential emotional support. By empowering caregivers, we improve the lives of Alzheimer’s patients and their families. Together, we can make a profound impact. The Alzheimer's Association (@alzheimer%27s-association) website offers a wealth of information, support, and resources for caregivers. Ready to dive deeper? Enroll in our FREE CE course "Allies in the Race Against Time" for comprehensive strategies in Alzheimer’s care. With support from @eisaiglobal. 🔗https://lnkd.in/dZhJTf2Y #AlzheimersCare #Caregivers #Support #Healthcare #AlzheimersAssociation #Community

The Role of Technology in Supporting Dementia Caregivers Caregivers for those with dementia face unique challenges. Learn how patient portals offer vital support, enabling better management of care tasks and fostering stronger connections between care teams. https://lnkd.in/eR9cji4H #AccessibleCare #CaregiverSupport #TechForGood

📢 Exciting update! Our latest blog post explores the impact of different prompts on the quality of GPT-4 responses to dementia care questions. In this exploratory study, we investigate the effects of various prompts on response quality in the healthcare domain, specifically focusing on dementia caregiving. Our innovative prompt template, featuring system prompts, an initialization prompt, and task prompts, yielded 12 prompt combinations. Through our study, we generated 36 responses to real-world questions about challenges faced by dementia caregivers, and compared their quality using a rating scale. Check out the full study here: https://bit.ly/4aBzEwv #SocialMediaMarketing #Healthcare #GPT4 #DementiaCare #LanguageModels

An interesting new Medicare pilot program that’s beginning to look at the essential role of caregiving in successful home healthcare models. Here’s the rub for me though… These programs rely upon family caregivers - for elders and people with disabilities. Absent a family caregiver, the patient doesn’t qualify. We need programs that are patient centered - designed to uphold the civil rights of people with disabilities or seniors who wish to remain in their homes. If the govt will pay an able bodied family caregiver, or offer respite, why won’t comparable services be provided to the disabled/elder person? In the absence of a family caregiver, comparable services might mean that a patient can hire a caregiver - with the govt subsidizing the cost. Note that this is relevant in cases of family dysfunction and where there isn’t a caregiver.

📚 Looking for guidance in dementia care? "Unlocking the Doors of Dementia" by Lauren Mahakian offers invaluable insights for families and caregivers. Gain a deeper understanding of dementia-related behaviors and learn practical strategies for providing compassionate care. Scan the QR code and get your copy today! #DementiaAwareness #CaregiverSupport #ElderlyCare #SeniorHealth #HealthcareProfessionals #EldercareServices #CommunitySupport #CaregivingNetwork #FamilyConnectMemoryCare

Three in 5 dementia caregivers say less stress and more peace of mind would be valuable outcomes of having a care navigator. More than half say having a care navigator could help them be better caregivers. Share the facts. alz.org/facts

Three in 5 dementia caregivers say less stress and more peace of mind would be valuable outcomes of having a care navigator. More than half say having a care navigator could help them be better caregivers. Share the facts. alz.org/facts