Advances in Long Term Care Medicine   /     Focusing on Comfort in Caring for Patients with Dementia and Alzheimer's

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Host: Eric Tangalos, MD Guest: Tena Alonzo, MA How can creating a more positive emotional experience for patients with dementia or Alzheimer's diminish behavior issues and improve quality of life? Tena Alonzo, director of research and co-director of the Palliative Care for Advanced Dementia program at Beatitudes Campus in Phoenix, discusses a common-sense approach to creating a comforting environment for those with dementia and Alzheimer's, which focuses on meeting each patient's unique needs. What simple steps can long-term care facilities and caregivers take to enhance the lives of patients with cognitive disorders? Dr. Eric Tangalos hosts.

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00:00:00
Publishing date
2011-04-12 16:55
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https://reachmd.com/programs/advances-in-long-term-care-medicine/focusing-on-comfort-in-caring-for-patients-with-dementia-and-alzheimers/6395/
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http://reachmd.com/programs/advances-in-long-term-care-medicine/focusing-on-comfort-in-caring-for-patients-with-dementia-and-alzheimers/6395/podcast/2189.mp3?partner=itunes
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