Essential Strategies for Dementia Caregivers: Learning to P.A.C.E. Yourself with author Tami Anastasia

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In this conversation, Bob Mannor, an elder law attorney, interviews Tami Anastasia, a counselor with a dementia-focused counseling practice. They discuss the challenges faced by families dealing with dementia and how to navigate them.

Tami emphasizes the importance of educating families about dementia and its effects on the brain. She helps families understand that the behaviors exhibited by their loved ones with dementia are not intentional but a result of the disease. Tami also highlights the significance of identifying triggers for negative behaviors and finding ways to minimize them. Additionally, they discuss the difficulty of making decisions for parents with dementia and the need to involve them in the decision-making process.

The conversation focuses on the challenges faced by families dealing with dementia and the importance of effective communication and planning. The principal themes include decision-making, involving authority figures, understanding benefits, managing family dynamics, and the importance of self-care for caregivers. They also highlight the book 'Essential Strategies for the Dementia Caregiver: Learning to Pace Yourself' authored by guest, Tami Anastasia.

Takeaways

• Identifying triggers for negative behaviors can help families preemptively plan and minimize those behaviors.
• When making decisions for parents with dementia, it's important to involve them in the process and find ways to make them feel included and valued.
• Supporting caregivers and providing emotional guidance and care strategies are essential in helping them navigate the challenges of caring for a loved one with dementia. 
• Understanding and accessing benefits, such as veterans benefits, is an important part of legal planning for individuals with dementia.
• Family dynamics can become more pronounced when dealing with dementia. It is important to navigate these dynamics and focus on the best interests of the person with dementia.
• Caregivers should prioritize self-care and seek support to avoid burnout and maintain their physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

Host: Attorney Bob Mannor
Guest: Tami Anastasi

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Mannor Law Group helps clients in all matters of estate planning and elder law including special needs planning, veterans’ benefits, Medicaid planning, estate administration, and more. We offer guidance through all stages of life.

We also help families dealing with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and other illnesses that cause memory loss. We take a comprehensive, holistic approach, called Life Care Planning. LEARN MORE...