Goals of Care – Brittany Lamb

4 Steps for a Successful Dementia Goals of Care Talk

Goals of Care, Power of Attorney / Brittany Lamb, MD

Determining goals of care is a foundational step in making a medical care plan for your person. It is work that can not be avoided if you want to have a plan because every decision will be based on the person’s overall goals. If you haven’t already, I recommend you read my first goals of […]

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How to Become a Confident Medical Decision Maker for Someone Living with Dementia – 5 Steps

Goals of Care, Planning Tips / Brittany Lamb, MD

Before we get started with the 5 Steps, I want to share a strong value I hold as a physician, but also as a human being. I believe when someone is sick, they should be given the information they need in order to understand the treatment options available to them. With this information they can

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ER physician’s opinion: How to think about anesthesia and dementia.

Goals of Care, Planning Tips / Brittany Lamb, MD

I often hear caregivers saying their persons’ dementia worsened after anesthesia. It is a common topic discussed inside support groups. Just like in text messages, online posts can leave a lot out. I have found myself wondering if the caregiver holds the belief that it was the anesthesia alone that made their person’s dementia worse.

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Person Living with Dementia Values Quality of Life? Do they always need the hospital?

Advance Directives, Goals of Care, Planning Tips, Power of Attorney / Brittany Lamb, MD

The answer is no. Absolutely not. Let’s talk about the concept of “hospital transfers.” I want to give you some things to think about and consider for your person. First, what does hospital transfer mean? When I use this term I am referring to your person physically leaving where they live and being brought to

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Is it Time to Move Your Person Living with Dementia?

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If you are wondering when is the right time, you are in good company. I want you to know there is no “right” time or reason to move your person. It is going to depend on the person and your unique situation. Some common reasons for a move are concern for the person’s safety, need

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Going to the ER with Someone Living with Dementia? – Here are 10 Tips to Make it Less Stressful

Goals of Care, Planning Tips / Brittany Lamb, MD

Tip #1 – Have a goal or reason for coming to the ER When you come to the ER please tell us the reason you are there. It is that simple. We need to understand the goal you have in mind for coming to see us. This applies to you yourself and when you bring

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