In this episode of the Listen for Life Aphasia podcast, we talk about empowering families with resources for aphasia and dementia. Genevieve Richardson, a speech-language pathologist, engages with Julie Latson from Care For and Mary Osborne from Your Dementia Therapist. They explore how their organizations assist individuals with these conditions, offering essential insights and resources for families.

Julie shares her journey in healthcare, emphasizing the importance of care management, which she likens to having a project manager in healthcare. Mary introduces Your Dementia Therapist, focusing on digital education and resources for caregivers, aiming to enhance the quality of life for both caregivers and individuals with dementia.

Julie stresses the importance of pre-planning and proactive care management to reduce stress and confusion during crises. Mary and Julie provide practical examples of how their services can be utilized, such as developing care plans for individuals with dementia or aphasia.

Financial considerations are also discussed, with an emphasis on viewing these services as an investment in peace of mind and quality of life. Julie recommends family meetings to align on care needs and suggests involving a neutral third party to facilitate discussions.

Top Takeaways:

• Care management acts as a project manager in healthcare, coordinating all aspects of a person's care.

• Pre-planning and proactive care management can reduce stress during health crises.

• Digital resources and education empower caregivers to improve the quality of life for themselves and those they care for.

• Viewing care services as an investment rather than a burden can provide peace of mind.

• Family meetings and involving a neutral third party can help align understanding and reduce tensions.

Check out Care For: - Website: www.carefor.com - Phone: 512-338-4533 - Email: hello@carefor.com Check out Your Dementia Therapist: - Website: www.yourdementiatherapist.com - Email: mary@yourdementiatherapist.com

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