Designing for Dementia: Integrating Care into MPAs

About this episode

This episode discusses how states are integrating dementia care into their MPAs, focusing on early diagnosis and caregiver support.

In this episode, we delve into how states are weaving dementia care into their MPAs. With a focus on early diagnosis, caregiver support, and cross-sector collaboration, this episode highlights innovative strategies that are helping states better support individuals living with dementia and their families.

Topics covered

• dementia care
• early diagnosis
• caregiver support
• cross-sector collaboration
• innovative strategies

Keywords

• dementia
• MPAs
• caregiver support
• early diagnosis
• cross-sector collaboration
• innovative strategies

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: American Society on Aging

Books & works: MPAs

Places: states

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