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Our panel of experts discuss home care and placement. Get advice and learn about options.

Listen in to our local experts Sue Doyle, PhD, OTR/L, Home Modifications for the Occupational Therapist and Sam Lewis, MSW, Clark/Cowlitz County Fire talk about Fall Prevention and Home Safety. They educate and offer tips about falls and more.

"Falls Among Older Adults with Dementia: Nearly half (45.5%) of older adults with dementia experience one or more falls annually, compared to about 30.9% of older people without dementia. Additionally, the fall rate for people with Alzheimer's disease or mild cognitive impairment is about 1.12 falls per person per year, which is roughly three times higher than the rate for the general older population."

Listen In: A glimpse into the hearts and minds of those navigating the journey of dementia. In this video, our group members bravely share their thoughts and experiences, offering insights into their world.

Learn about local and regional resources from the Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington. Gather some information about the disease process, caring for a person living with dementia, managing difficult behaviors, and help for the care partner.

Willa Evans, MS is our guest speaker. Thank you, Willa!

Lynda Tang, D.O., Palliative Care Physician with The Vancouver Clinic joins us to talk about Hospice and Palliative Care. A more in-depth talk about the nuances around this topic and things to consider.

* Palliative Care Principles
* Decision Making
* Caregiver Support
* Hospice Considerations
* Advance Care Planning

Our guest speaker, Melanie Goff, of The Goff Team at Keller Williams will discuss important aspects of downsizing, including the pitfalls and challenges that can occur when you are also caring for a loved one who is living with dementia.

Recognize the progression from “caregiver stress” to “caregiver strain” to “caregiver burnout” and how to recognize each in themselves. Understand ways to identify and advocate for their needs as their loved one’s dementia progresses. Learn how to better take care of themselves as a care
partner.

* Discover the importance of brain health across the life span
* Recognize the impact of caregiving on brain health
* Understand the 6 key areas of brain health
* Learn the signs of cognitive decline and next steps

Presented by Joshua Pops, PLLC, an Elder Law Attorney.

Learn about how it's financed, what it provides, who is eligible, and more. Many questions answered in this presentation.

Thank you, Joshua!

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