Elder Law Matters | Christine Brown

Diagnosis Dementia, Now What? | Dr. Karen Josephson 3 of 3

As a board-certified internal and geriatric medicine doctor, Dr. Karen Josephson works with older adults and their families. In this episode Dr. Josephson offers practical guidance on being with someone with dementia or Alzheimer's. When the changes in their brain call upon you to change your behavior. Using these tips will decrease your stress, and allow you to provide compassionate care. 

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Is it Dementia or Something Else? | Dr. Karen Josephson 2 of 3

As a board-certified internal and geriatric medicine doctor, Dr. Karen Josephson works with older adults and their families. In this episode Dr. Josephson explains dementia, and what other medical conditions might be causing memory and decision making impairment besides Alzheimer's. If you've noticed someone is more forgetful, this is your go-to list to figure out what might be going on. 

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Alzheimer's, From Fear to Understanding | Dr. Karen Josephson 1 of 3

As a board-certified internal and geriatric medicine doctor, Dr. Karen Josephson works with older adults and their families. Dr. Josephson’s practice involves more than a technical approach with tests and studies. In this episode, she acknowledges the fear so many of us have associated with an Alzheimer’s diagnosis and walks us through the practical steps from fear to greater understanding of the disease, including techniques for our own physical and mental fitness.

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Connecting Heart to Heart With Older Adults | Naomi Feil

Naomi Feil is a pioneer in the aging field. She grew up in a home for the aged in Cleveland, Ohio, where her father was the administrator and her mother was the head of social services. This unique background gave her insight into the world of the elderly. They were her neighbors and her friends growing up. From this intimate, personal experience Naomi grew dissatisfied with the traditional methods of working with people with dementia. This drove her to develop the Validation Theory; an approach that, rather than trying to bring the person with dementia back to our reality, it is more positive to enter their reality. This approach emphasizes empathy and listening to assist people who are in the final stage of life in completing unresolved issues so they can find peace. Validation restores dignity and self-worth for people with dementia, and decreases stress and brings joy to caregivers. 

I’m really happy you are joining us; I think you'll find Naomi's historical perspective on aging illuminating. But even more than that, her validation techniques offer an approach that can lead to less stress and frustration, while providing an opportunity for interactions that are more rewarding so the everyday becomes easier. 

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Elder Law Matters | Christine Brown

As an elder law and estate planning attorney for over 25 years, and the author of the book, 7 Steps to Handling Your Loved One’s Estate, Christine Brown brings a wealth of knowledge and important information that can guide you as you plan and prepare for your most important elder care needs.

Christine clearly explains the ins and outs of the legal system as it relates to estate planning, Medical/Medicaid and covering the cost of long term care. The information she shares in this podcast can help you protect your family and your assets.

I’m really happy you are joining us; I believe you will find this time well spent!

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