Late Stage Dementia

with Kimberly Harp,

NaviGuide, United Church Homes

This week on Ask a NaviGuide, host Mike Hughes chats with Kimberly Harp, one of our NaviGuides at United Church Homes. During the episode, Mike and Kimberly talk about late-stage dementia. Topics include behaviors of those with late-stage dementia, the importance of your presence for a patient, how the disease impacts the brain, music therapy programs, resources for caregivers, and more.
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Notes:

Highlights from this week’s conversation include:

  • Kimberly’s background in healthcare in working with patients with dementia (1:26)
  • Typical behaviors of those with late-stage dementia (3:20)
  • The breakdown of the disease and its impact on the brain (5:17)
  • Music therapy programs (6:29)
  • The importance of your presence (8:23)
  • Practical tips to help someone with eating and drinking with dementia (11:33)
  • Resources and help for caregivers (16:27)

 

Abundant Aging is a podcast series presented by United Church Homes. These shows offer ideas, information, and inspiration on how to improve our lives as we grow older. To learn more and to subscribe to the show, visit abundantagingpodcast.com. 

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