Month: May 2021

social worker in dementia care

Connecting to Care: Brandi Hackett on the role of a social worker in dementia care

When a loved one is diagnosed with dementia, it affects the whole family. Beyond visits to the doctor, the guidance and expertise of a social worker in dementia care can help people living with dementia and their families navigate its challenges and maintain quality of life post-diagnosis. “Social workers who specialize in care for older …

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New Technology for Seniors: A Look Into the Future of Dementia Care

Having worked in tech for 20 years, I noticed that the industry doesn’t think a lot about technology for seniors. They tend to forget that older people exist and that they are people with real needs. The design of new technologies often overlooks the elder population. Digital natives, the generation born into technology, design most …

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