From Preventative to Palliative Care – Keeping an Eye on the Prize (for Family Care Partners) 

As dementia progresses from early symptoms to late state multi-system involvement there is a real need to re-visit the range of medical care management options that are available to determine what is the best fit at various points in time. This session will lay out the five primary alternatives that should be considered and offer suggestions for making better choices based on the current status and probable outcomes.

Objectives:

1. Review the five options for medical support
2. Discuss the pros and cons of each as they relate to symptoms of dementia and progression of change over time
3. Compare outcomes and experiences when following one model versus another as the condition changes.