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P2‐531: INTEGRATION OF A MEMORY ASSESSMENT CLINIC AND MEMORY COUNSELING PROGRAM
Author(s) -
Yang Mia,
Cleveland MaryJo,
Caulder Erin,
Botte Alyssa,
Culler Samantha Lynn,
Johanson Kathryn,
Rogers Samantha D.,
Wilson Cathy C.,
Shaw Edward G.
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
alzheimer's and dementia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 6.713
H-Index - 118
eISSN - 1552-5279
pISSN - 1552-5260
DOI - 10.1016/j.jalz.2018.06.1225
Subject(s) - dementia , memory clinic , biopsychosocial model , medicine , montreal cognitive assessment , geriatric depression scale , clinical dementia rating , referral , anxiety , cognition , psychiatry , family medicine , disease , depressive symptoms , pathology
recognizing cognitive impairment and improved communication with PWD, 3) implementing Dementia Friendly environmental design features across the medical center, 4) identifying Dementia Friendly Champions among facility employees, 5) securing support frommanagement, and 6) collaboration between healthcare facility and the local community. The model is based in the theory of personhood and other inclusive, socially-based models. We describe process, facilitators and barriers to implementation of this model in a largeVeterans Affairs medical center, with 2000 employees serving 43,000 primarily older patients. Staff training has been well-received by clinical and non-clinical staff, and dementia knowledge increased following the training by almost 30%. Major way-finding improvements guided by research-based design principles have been completed, and Dementia Friendly environmental features are being incorporated in ongoing construction projects. This holistic model has promise for transforming healthcare culture and improving the care experience of PWD and their caregivers.