What is a Dementia Guide and do I need one?
Sometimes you need a doctor, a therapist or a good librarian. Other times, you’re facing some pretty big unknowns, and what you really need is a guide to help you navigate your way. Memory issues, especially related to dementia are often overlooked or misunderstood in the general population, and even among the medical community. Finding a support provider that specializes in dementia can be a game changer in successfully navigating the course of this difficult disease.
What is a dementia guide?
A Dementia Guide is a professional advisor, trained especially in supporting families and individuals living with dementia or mild cognitive impairment. It’s important to note that Dementia Guides are not medical professionals; rather they help with the everyday aspects of living with dementia.
Dementia Guides can help with:
Creating a support plan
Identifying a care team
Finding respite and living resources
Identifying and applying for community or VA benefits
Hosting a family meeting
Finding solutions to issues or behaviors that arise
and many more issues specific to each person or family
How do I know if I need a dementia guide?
If you can answer yes to any of these questions, you could benefit from meeting with a Dementia Guide.
Are you considering whether your should be tested for memory issues but aren’t sure if it’s normal aging or might be something more?
Have you recently been diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer’s, or dementia and you’re not sure what to do first?
Are you a family member of someone living with memory issues and want to know how to best support them?
Is your family worried about how to support your parents through a life with dementia and want help to make a plan?
Are you or your loved one living in denial and worried about how to get through?
How do I find a dementia guide?
If you’re on this blog, you’re in the right place! Dementia Down the Hall has Dementia Guides standing by to help you develop a plan, connect with resources and get the answers you need to navigate this journey with dementia. Click here to schedule a Meet & Greet today!