Description:
Dementia Care Specialist
The Dementia Care Specialist (DCS) provides education and awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. This includes: providing options to caregivers and individuals affected by memory loss regarding community resources and services, assisting with future planning, and implementing evidence-based programs to help individuals affected by dementia to live independently in their communities. The goal of the Dementia Care Specialist is to utilize resources readily available in the community to delay or prevent institutionalization or publically funded long term care services.
If you or someone you know is experiencing these symptoms, it might be time to consider a free memory screening from the ADRC. A memory screening gives you a clearer understanding of whether or not it’s time to talk to your doctor about your concerns. Early referral to your physician is important to determine whether these changes are normal, if they can be treated, and if they are reversible.