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Caregivers who feel confident and informed can work collaboratively with healthcare professionals to ensure their loved one’s needs and wishes are understood and honored. Being an empowered caregiver has many benefits. It helps you communicate better with healthcare providers, enhances the care your loved one receives, and reduces caregiver stress. Watch this video to learn how you can become an empowered caregiver.
As a family caregiver, you are an essential partner in care. You know your loved one best and can help guide decisions that reflect their values, preferences, and unique needs.
Collaborating with healthcare providers ensures that care is personalized, respectful, and aligned with what matters most to your loved one. A team-based approach leads to better outcomes and greater comfort.
Speaking up about your loved one’s needs ensures they receive the care and support they deserve. Advocacy helps bridge the gap between medical care and personal preferences.
Clear, open discussions with healthcare providers help reduce stress, prevent misunderstandings, and lead to better decision-making for your loved one’s well-being.
The ADVANCED-Comfort 6M Care Plan is a tool designed to help organize important details about your loved one’s care. Filling it out can guide conversations with providers, ensuring a more structured and personalized approach to their comfort and quality of life.
Discover how you can be an active member of the care team and create comfort and quality of life for a loved one with advanced dementia.
