#218 Dementia: Dispelling Myths and Gaining Information – Jessica Empeño, National Director of Clinical Engagement and Education for Compassion and Choices

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Best Life Best Death

Diane Hullet

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Conversations about mortality -- life, death and what matters most.

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Conversations about mortality -- life, death and what matters most.

Education

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#218 Dementia: Dispelling Myths and Gaining Information – Jessica Empeño, National Director of Clinical Engagement and Education for Compassion and Choices

Best Life Best Death

32 minutes 58 seconds

1 week ago

#218 Dementia: Dispelling Myths and Gaining Information – Jessica Empeño, National Director of Clinical Engagement and Education for Compassion and Choices

This episode is chock-full of important information about a topic that affects so many. What is dementia? What symptoms might it include? Why does it matter to test for dementia? What is a “dementia advance directive”? What are the needs of caregivers? How can support groups help? Jessica Empeño is the National Director of Clinical Engagement & Education for the nonprofit organization called Compassion and Choices.

If you aren’t familiar with this key organization, search them up today. Their indispensable and free downloadable workbook on this subject is called the “Dementia Values and Priorities Tool.” Books we mention include: The 36 Hour Day; Care Boss; and The Best Friends Approach to Dementia Care.

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