{"id":112390,"date":"2020-07-13T15:32:00","date_gmt":"2020-07-13T19:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/madisoncountycourier.com\/?p=112390"},"modified":"2020-07-13T12:18:36","modified_gmt":"2020-07-13T16:18:36","slug":"alzheimers-association-offers-free-care-planning-meetings-in-your-community","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/madisoncountycourier.com\/?p=112390","title":{"rendered":"Alzheimer\u2019s Association offers free care planning meetings in your community"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Caring for a person living with Alzheimer\u2019s disease or other dementia is a life-encompassing experience that spans generations. Everyone has a role: spouses, siblings, children of all ages and friends each play a part in the care team. It requires thought, strategy and, most importantly, a plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThere is no one-size-fits-all formula when it comes to Alzheimer\u2019s and dementia care,\u201d said Katrina VanFleet, LMSW, chief program officer for the Alzheimer\u2019s Association, Central New York Chapter. \u201cNeeds change at different stages of the disease, and each situation is unique. People living with the disease, their families and care partners often need assistance in planning for and managing all aspects of the disease. The Alzheimer\u2019s Association is here to help.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Care consultations are a free service that offers in-depth, personalized care planning, education and support. A consultation is more than just a meeting with a dementia expert. Highly trained staff help to develop a road map to navigate through the thoughts, emotions and questions that family members, care partners and the diagnosed person may have, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Assessment of the current needs and abilities of the person living with dementia<\/li><li>Navigating difficult caregiving decisions and role changes in the family<\/li><li>Information and resources to assist with legal and financial matters<\/li><li>Available community resources<\/li><li>Partnering with the physician or health care provider<\/li><li>Safety concerns<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cCare consultations are available at any time during the disease journey \u2013 from a new diagnosis to end-of-life,\u201d VanFleet said. \u201cAs the disease progresses, many people schedule follow-up consultations to address new concerns. We are here with them along the way.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alzheimer\u2019s Association staff conduct care consultations at community locations throughout Central New York, including libraries and senior centers, as well as the Chapter\u2019s office in Syracuse. To schedule a care consultation or learn more about how your care team can benefit, call 315.472.4201 or email cny-programs@alz.org.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Caring for a person living with Alzheimer\u2019s disease or other dementia is a life-encompassing experience that spans generations. Everyone has a role: spouses, siblings, children of all ages and friends each play a part in the care team. 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