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Dementia Capable

At least 1 in 10 people age 65 and older, and 1 in 3 age 85 and older, are living with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD). This fact often elicits a variety of difficult emotions but what if we choose instead to be proactive? What would it look like to focus on what we can do to be proactive instead of choosing denial?

Learn what each person can do to limit the negative impact of ADRD including education, healthy lifestyle choices, resources and planning for the future.

One new tool is the Dementia -specific Advanced Directive.
Presenters:
Joyce Nussbaum, VPAS
* Discuss why a dementia specific advanced directive is needed
* When it should be completed,
* What the options and processes are

Sherill and Darrel Hostetter 
* Sharing their personal process of exploring and making an official dementia advanced directive to include with legal medical documents on file at Sentera Hospital.
*What information prompted their decision?
* Share the Dementia -specific Advanced Directive.
When:
Thursday, August 1, 2024, 3:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) (UTC-05:00)
Where:
Park View Fireplace Room
Additional Info:
Event Contact(s):
Jane Ellen Reid
Category:
Educational Program
Registration is not Required
Payment In Full In Advance Only