Medical Decisions & Dementia

Watch Lesson # 1

Getting your person to the doctor.

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What you’ll takeaway:

What to consider if your person has not been diagnosed with a disease causing dementia.

Why “anosognosia” could make this more challenging.
The types of doctors who are most likely to help you in navigating dementia.
Some benefits of neuropsychological testing.
An approach to getting someone with a diagnosis of a disease causing dementia to go to the doctor.

If getting your person to the doctor has been a struggle, keep in mind how common this is and do not beat yourself up. 

YOU CAN

MAKE MEDICAL DECISIONS WITH CONFIDENCE &

Avoid STRESS, OVERWHELM & UNCERTAINTY

With a roadmap to follow as an advocate for your person living with dementia.

INTRODUCING

Make your Plan with Dr. Lamb Course Pack 1

Make Your Plan with Dr. Lamb

Through this 8-week, physician-taught program you’ll be guided through a step-by-step process for creating a plan of action, so you can offload uncertainty and focus your energy on what matters most; advocating for your person while maintaining your own well-being and happiness.

Course Testimonial

I am more confident about making medical decisions on my husband’s behalf; decisions that I believe he would have made for himself.

I have a treatment plan that can be modified as my husband’s illness progresses and needs change.

I feel prepared with customized tools to advocate for my husband with his values and preferences in mind.

Course Testimonial

Do it! Just do it! If you put your plan off until your LOWD is taken to the ER or hospitalized it will be way more stressful having to make medical decisions that may or may not be in the best interest, or according to the wishes of your LOWD having a plan in place will help you make those decisions.