In this AlzAuthors Live! Virtual Q&A we explore the similarities and differences caregivers and those living with dementia encounter as they seek care and search for solutions to the many questions and problems a dementia diagnosis brings. The speakers featured in this event represent the United States, Canada, and Argentina. We hope their stories will inspire and empower you on your own dementia journey.
Topics included:
• obtaining a diagnosis
• accessing care
• community resources
• financial concerns
• insurance considerations
• home care, assisted living, long-term care
• stigma surrounding a dementia diagnosis
This discussion was recorded on September 13th, 2022.
Note: This event was originally scheduled with three of our authors - Cindy Weinstein (US), Donna Thomson (Canada), and Katya De Luisa (Costa Rica) - but heavy rainstorms prevented Donna and Katya from participating, although we did get to hear from Donna briefly. Both Donna and Katya have been on the podcast in the past. You can find their episodes here: alzauthors.com/podcast .
The speakers:
Marianne Sciucco, New York, US: alzauthors.com/2018/05/02/mee...
Cindy Weinstein, California, US:
alzauthors.com/2022/01/18/cin...
Donna Thomson, Canada: alzauthors.com/2020/02/04/une...
Ethelle Lord, Canada:
innocareofdementia.com/news/e...
Virginia Naeve, California, US: anewpathformom.com/
Dennis Dulniak, Florida, US: www.nanasbooks.org/
Luis Cordero, Argentina and Chicago: www.davidson.edu/news/2022/04...
Vicki Tapia, Montana, US: alzauthors.com/2018/05/15/mee...
We hope to revisit this subject with authors from other countries in the future, so please keep in touch with us at alzauthors.com.
Our next virtual Q&A will be in November, 2022, during Caregiver Appreciation Month. We will discuss Dementia with Difficult People. This will feature authors who have cared for parents with whom they've had an embattled relationship or have encountered siblings who were less than helpful when caring for their parents.
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Remember: You are not alone. One can sing a lonely song, but we chose to form a choir, and create harmony.
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