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The Journey with Dementia: Understanding Behavior Changes and Challenges

Dementia has a deep impact not only on those who are diagnosed but also on the people who are closest to them. Family members have to take on different responsibilities when a relative is diagnosed with dementia. As the disease progresses, you or others in your family may find the changing roles tough to accept. It may become harder when roles change in some ways, but not in others. When this happens, it can lead to some confusion about how to act. It sometimes takes a while to figure out just who will do what. Perry interviews Jessica Whittemore, a social worker with Hospice of the Chesapeake. She discusses the necessity of advance care planning, the procedure, and the problems that families may experience when discussing the subject. She also discusses the difficulties that families face when a family member has dementia. She also mentions the signs and behaviors of individuals with dementia, as well as how to deal with them. She went on to explain what a social worker does and why it's crucial when dealing with individuals with dementia and their loved ones. Key Takeaways Importance of Advance Care Planning especially with Dementia Patients The Process of Having an Advance Care Planning Process The Challenges Faced By Families when Discussing Advance Care Planning Knowing the Legal Aspects of Advance Care Planning for Patients Unique Behavioral Challenges to Persons with Dementia The Challenges and The Change of Family Dynamics Having a Family Member going through Dementia Symptoms and Behaviors of Dementia Patients based on Jessica's Experience Differences between a Home Care and a Health Care Provider Facility For the Patient and the Family Some Advice and Recommendations to Family Members with Dementia Patients The Important Role of Social Workers in regards To handling Dementia Patients Quotes Nobody wants to talk about death. But, you know, it's something that happens. - Jessica It's hard having a dementia family member since many people don't recognize that they're going through all those grief phases at different times while their loved ones are still alive. - Jessica You're going to see disagreements with family members because they all want to handle it differently, we all have instincts to handle it differently. - Jessica Social workers working with patients with dementia, they're key in education, helping families understand what's going on. - Jessica Featured in this Episode Jessica Whittemore LCSW-C, APHSW-C Clinical Practice Specialist Social Work Hospice of the Chesapeake Profile: https://education.hospicechesapeake.o... Linkedin:   / jessica-whittemore-bb49a3b8   Website: https://www.hospicechesapeake.org/ Contact Details: 443 - 837 - 3376 Perry Limes Director, Strategic Partnerships Hospice of the Chesapeake Profile: https://www.hospicechesapeake.org/per... Linkedin:   / perrylimes   Resources https://theconversationproject.org/ https://chesapeakesupportivecare.org/ Thanks and Appreciations We'd like to thank the John & Cathy Belcher Institute for their generous support of our community outreach and education programs. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:55 Jessica's Background and her Profession as a Social Work 03:46 How does Advance Care Planning Work With Dementia Patients? 05:52 The Advance Care Planning Process 06:05 The Challenges when Discussing Advance Care Planning 10:45 The Legal Side of Advance Care Planning 13:37 Unique Behavioral Challenges to Persons with Dementia 15:56 Challenges of Families having a Family member with Dementia 20:18 Symptoms and Behaviors of Dementia Patients based on Jessica's Experience 22:16 Home Care vs Health Care Provider Facility 25:13 Advice and Recommendations to Families with Dementia Patients 34:00 The Important Role of Social Workers in regards To handling Dementia Patients 37:29 How To Reach Jessica 37:54 Thanks and Appreciation