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Podcast: ComForConnections: Aging and Home Care Podcast
Episode: Professional Caregivers Insight: What is Alzheimer's disease
Description: Approximately 6.5 million individuals in the U.S. are living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. As the population ages, the prevalence of these conditions continues to rise. For professional caregivers and aging services professionals, understanding Alzheimer’s and implementing best practices for person-centered care is crucial.
In today’s ComForConnections episode, we are joined by Dr. Heather McKay, Occupational Therapist and Dementia Care Specialist at Partnerships for Health. She will share her insights on Alzheimer’s disease and its progression alongside best practice strategies to support individuals diagnosed with the disease. Learn more about:Â
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