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Aging in the Willamette Valley

Aging in the Willamette Valley

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  • 2/2523: Julie Mendez from Northwest Senior and Disability Services | Have you heard about the Family Caregiver Support Program at NWSDS? |

    2/2523: Julie Mendez from Northwest Senior and Disability Services | Have you heard about the Family Caregiver Support Program at NWSDS? |
    Feb 25 2023
    This week we talked with Julie Mendez, a Family Caregiver Support Specialist at NorthWest Senior and Disability Services. Julie discussed the Family Caregiver Support Program of NWSDS. Taking care of a family member or friend is an important job. It can also be a stressful, full-time job. The Family Caregiver Support Program is for unpaid caregivers & provides several services: caregiver training & support groups, individual counseling, access to respite care, help with finding services, and funds for minor home repairs or equipment. Julie is a wealth of information, so don’t miss this show to learn more about this great program!
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    29 mins
  • 2/18/23: Julie Mendez from Northwest Senior and Disability Services | Have you heard about the Family Caregiver Support Program at NWSDS? |

    2/18/23: Julie Mendez from Northwest Senior and Disability Services | Have you heard about the Family Caregiver Support Program at NWSDS? |
    Feb 18 2023
    This week we talked with Julie Mendez, a Family Caregiver Support Specialist at NorthWest Senior and Disability Services. Julie discussed the Family Caregiver Support Program of NWSDS. Taking care of a family member or friend is an important job. It can also be a stressful, full-time job. The Family Caregiver Support Program is for unpaid caregivers & provides several services: caregiver training & support groups, individual counseling, access to respite care, help with finding services, and funds for minor home repairs or equipment. Julie is a wealth of information, so don’t miss this show to learn more about this great program!
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    29 mins
  • 02/04/2: John Hughes and Presley Reader | A Discussion On Medications Used to Treat Alzheimer's & Other dementias. | Aging In The Willamette

    02/04/2: John Hughes and Presley Reader | A Discussion On Medications Used to Treat Alzheimer's & Other dementias. | Aging In The Willamette
    Feb 4 2023
    In this episode, Presley Reader talks with John Hughes, CSA, CAEd about medications used to treat Alzheimer’s Disease and other forms of dementia. John talks about the traditional treatments used for treating symptoms of dementia and how they don’t change the progression of the disease. He also spoke about the new medications that came to market in 2021 and early 2023. The new medications help with the severity or progression of the disease, preserving cognition for a longer period of time. Don’t miss this exciting show!
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    28 mins
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