Dementia Caregiver Support for Christians: Tips for Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregivers to Manage Stress, Prevent Burnout & Handle Difficult Behaviors

81. How To Confidently Make Medical Decisions For A Person With Dementia - Brittany Lamb


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Are you feeling overwhelmed with the responsibility of making medical decisions for a loved one with dementia? This episode sheds light on this challenging aspect of caregiving, offering insights and guidance to navigate these waters with confidence.

As an Emergency Room physician, Dr. Lamb witnesses firsthand the overwhelm and stress that comes with being thrust into a sudden need to make medical decisions for someone you care about.  

Recognizing the unique challenges that come with decisions in people living with dementia, Dr. Lamb felt compelled to extend her expertise beyond the walls of the hospital.

To bridge the gap Dr. Lamb works online to empower medical decision makers with the knowledge and tools they need to make informed choices. 

Through her free audio training, blog, and her comprehensive online program “Make Your Plan with Dr. Lamb,” she aims to alleviate the stress and uncertainty that comes with decision makers’ desire to choose medical care that is both what the person living with dementia would want and is the best option for them.

0:07:07 Understanding capacity vs. competency in medical decision-making

0:12:26 Understanding the Medical Risks of Dementia
0:13:40 Frustrations with Doctors not Recognizing Lack of Capacity
0:18:15 Importance of Choosing the Right Doctor for Dementia Care
0:23:37 Medical Decision-Making and Surrogate Responsibilities
0:31:41 The Misconceptions of DNR and Active Dying
0:40:32 Course Overview: Flexibility and Reference Value
0:43:01 Accessing the Course and Limited-Time Discount Offer

 

Receive Brittany Lamb's weekly emails, and visit blambmd.com for full length videos and resources.

Learn more and enroll in Make Your Plan with Dr. Lamb - An Online Self Paced Comprehensive Program to Create a Medical Decision Plan with an analysis of the person living with dementia’s medical history from Dr. Lamb: https://blambmd.com/plan/ Add additional family members for $97 each. Use code  "Lizette" to take $100 off

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