Abstract
A Conversation with Persons with Dementia and their Families Navigating the Maze of Services
Greg Kyrouac, MSEd
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, IL
2015 APHA Annual Meeting & Expo (Oct. 31 - Nov. 4, 2015)
Persons living with dementia and their family members often report feeling that they are dealing with the situation on their own. Barriers to service awareness and utilization must be removed in a dementia capable state. The Illinois Cognitive Resources Network presents an interactive session where persons with dementia and their families candidly share how they have tried to navigate the maze of services offered by various providers.
Discussion Questions include but are not limited to:
When did persons with cognitive problems and their families recognize they needed help from others?
What were the unmet needs of persons with cognitive problems and their families?
Who was consulted when unmet needs associated with cognitive issues were noted?
Where did persons and families have to go to get services in their communities?
How helpful were the available services in addressing the identified needs of persons with cognitive problems and their families?
Administer health education strategies, interventions and programs Assessment of individual and community needs for health education Conduct evaluation related to programs, research, and other areas of practice Implementation of health education strategies, interventions and programs Planning of health education strategies, interventions, and programs Provision of health care to the public
Abstract
Dementia Education in Illinois: A State-Wide Community / Academic Approach
Darby Morhardt, PhD, LCSW
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL
2015 APHA Annual Meeting & Expo (Oct. 31 - Nov. 4, 2015)
There is much variability in the way dementia symptoms are expressed and much goes unrecognized and undiagnosed. Although aging is the leading risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease, it is estimated that at least 200,000 people under age 65 have what is commonly known as young-onset dementia. Based on epidemiological prevalence data the number of individuals with dementia in Illinois served by the aging, disability and public health networks, volunteer advocacy groups, and Alzheimer’s disease assistance centers is significant. A state-wide network formed to enhance collaboration among these groups was tasked with assisting in the development of education and training for front line community workers identifying, assessing and serving the needs of persons with dementia and their families. A community / academic collaborative approach was used to develop practical and user friendly training materials to enhance the skills of the state-wide workforce. Preliminary results will detail the current impact on service delivery and future directions.
Implementation of health education strategies, interventions and programs Public health or related education Public health or related research
Abstract
Person-Centered Approaches to Assisting People with Dementia due to Alzheimer’s Disease
Raj C Shah, MD
Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL
2015 APHA Annual Meeting & Expo (Oct. 31 - Nov. 4, 2015)
Person-centered public health approaches are required to address the needs of persons living with dementia and their caregivers as they navigate the complex system of care and service options. The principles of person-centered care and services in dementia will be reviewed. Then, current state-wide models of multi-stakeholder collaborations to advance person-centered dementia care and services will be described. Finally, lessons learned while nurturing the growth and development of the Illinois Cognitive Resources Network will be provided.
Implementation of health education strategies, interventions and programs Program planning Provision of health care to the public Public health or related education