Dementia Care Around The World, Part One

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In this AlzAuthors Live Virtual Q amp 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 authors 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 https alzauthors com podcast Thankfully many of our participants shared their experiences and we had a well-rounded discussion The speakers Marianne Sciucco New York US https alzauthors com 2018 05 02 meet-marianne-sciucco-alzauthors-admin-and-author-of-blue-hydrangeas-an-alzheimers-love-story Cindy Weinstein California US https alzauthors com 2022 01 18 cindy-weinstein-finding-right-words Donna Thomson Canada https alzauthors com 2020 02 04 unexpected-journey-caring-thomson-white Ethelle Lord Canada https innocareofdementia com news ethelle-lord-the-warrior-of-dementia-who-is-she Virginia Naeve California US https anewpathformom com Dennis Dulniak Florida US https www nanasbooks org Luis Cordero Argentina and Chicago https www davidson edu news 2022 04 19 watson-fellows-ready-tackle-questions-health-and-well-being-around-world Vicki Tapia Montana US https alzauthors com 2018 05 15 meet-vicki-tapia-alzauthors-admin-and-author-of-somebody-stole-my-iron We hope to revisit this subject with authors from other countries in the future so please keep in touch with us at https alzauthors com You can follow us on social media – Facebook Twitter Instagram and LinkedIn – to stay updated on events new authors books and resources Remember You are not alone One can sing a lonely song but we chose to form a choir and create harmony About the Podcast Our podcast features authors who share their dementia journeys talk about what led them to tell their stories in whatever medium they ve chosen and offer unique and painfully earned insights into life with dementia Please subscribe so you don t miss a word If our authors stories move you please leave a review And don t forget to share our podcast with family and friends in need of knowledge comfort and support on their own dementia journeys AlzAuthors is a 501 c 3 charitable organization totally reliant on donations to do what we do Your generosity will help cover our many operating costs which include website hosting and maintenance fees service charges to keep things running smoothly and marketing expenses to promote our authors expand our content improve our reach and more Our ongoing work supports our mission to lift the silence and stigma of Alzheimer s and other dementias To sustain our efforts please visit https alzauthors com donate Thank you for listening AlzAuthors com Want to be on the podcast Here s what you need to know Click here to visit this podcast episode