On episode number 3 of Next Steps 4 Seniors: Conversations on Aging, host Wendy Jones dives deep into a dementia diagnosis with expert guests Joanna LaFleur from Memory Lane Foundation and Erica Ancel Bu Next Steps 4 Seniors. There is so much information in this episode you do not want to miss a second if you have someone in your life experiencing symptoms of dementia. I would definitely make sure you have a pen and paper handy as there is an amazing amount of dementia information. In fact, subscribe to this show, and check out the resources below to reach Next Steps 4 Seniors and Memory Lane Foundation.

Each segment is packed with great information. Did you know there are 6 different types of dementia? And, you have to treat them all a little bit differently? Two vocabulary words you will want to add to your repertoire are sundowning and masking. You will learn this jargon and what you need to know about it. You will also learn about doctors and medication options. The conversation switches gears to the caregiver and provides much-needed resources and processes. You will even learn how to approach your loved one with a dementia diagnosis. Make sure you listen until the end and Wendy will give her biggest tip on how to really love and care for your loved one with dementia.

Joanna has created a fantastic online course for anyone who would like to get certified. Sign up for this course which was 10 years in the making! The Memory Lane Foundation website may be under construction (www.mlfnd.org). If you don’t reach Joanna through her website, you can call her at 734.709.9960 to get more information. Additionally, you can find Joanna on her social media sites:

TikTok and Instagram: Joanna Dementia Expert
FaceBook and LinkedIn: Joanna LaFleur

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