Caregiver and Patient Health in Alzheimer’s Disease Policy and Systems Change

Overview

The population of people identified with Alzheimer’s disease, or another dementia is rapidly growing, as is the need for caregivers to support them. The burden of caregiving can exacerbate health challenges caregivers will normally face, particularly as the disease in those they care for decline and needs increase.

In this webcast, viewers will receive information on maintaining the health of those with dementia and their caregivers and on the policies and systems that necessary to support this care, including the value of early diagnosis, activities for maintaining good health, and supports for caregivers.

In order to ensure that providers in clinical, community and religious institutions understand the needs in this burgeoning epidemic of Alzheimer's Disease, the discussion will focus on the imperative to “create policies and systems that enable caregivers to perform their duties without compromising their own health and economic well-being” (Hoffman, Aging Science & Mental Health Studies, Aug 2019).

Target Audience

Physicians, physician assistants, nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, social workers, care coordinators, community health workers and certified public health workers.