Season 5 Episode 3
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Treating Dementia with Dignity
As Utah’s population ages, dementia diagnoses increase. Familial caregivers take on a financial and emotional burden, with a stigma of shame surrounding the diagnosis and a lack of facilities that provide memory care in rural areas. How can we help our elders get the care they need with dignity and grace? Learn about the steps being taken that could bring positive change in Utah.
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Utah Mentes Activas (Active Minds Utah)
Research suggests those in the Latino community face higher risks of dementia compared to other groups. That's part of the reason a volunteer organization is focused on helping Utahns of latin descent navigate life after their diagnoses. Watch the video to learn how the group Mentes Activas is taking its name very literally.
Resources
Adult Protective Services - Utah Department of Health and Human Services
Alzheimer’s Association - Utah Chapter
Medicaid Aging Waiver General Information - Utah Department of Health and Human Services
Medicare Annual Wellness Visits
Mentes Activas (Active Minds) Utah Website
Mentes Activas (Active Minds) Utah Facebook Page
The 36-Hour Day: A Family Guide to Caring for People Who Have Alzheimer Disease and Other Dementias
University of Utah Health - Geriatric Care Services
Utah Commission on Aging - Area Agencies on Aging
Utah State University - Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Research Center