Living with Dementia: “You live for many, many, many years often with dementia, and can live pretty well. But once you get to the point where you begin to either die from dementia or there are side effects from the medications, the medications for dementia at this time are just band-aids.”— Anne Kenny MD
In this episode of “Life Happens with Kim Hegwood,” we are joined by Dr. Anne Kenny, a geriatrician and palliative care physician who shares her unique perspective on caring for a loved one with dementia. Dr. Kenny reflects on her experience caring for her own mother and offers valuable insights and practical advice for caregivers, especially when making tough decisions about end-of-life care.
We delve into the challenges of caregiving, the importance of self-care, the role of medications in dementia care, and the decision to avoid hospitalization near the end of life.
Dr. Kenny also shares how her book, “Making Tough Decisions About End of Life Care and Dementia,” and her coaching services aim to support families facing similar situations. Join us as we gain a deeper understanding of navigating the complexities of dementia care with compassion and wisdom.
How to Contact Dr. Kenny
www.togetherindementia.com
dranne@togetherindementia.com
Facebook business page https://www.facebook.com/TogetherInDementia/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnneKennyMD
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-kenny-b1809b19a/
Bio:
Anne Kenny, MD is a geriatrician and palliative care physician, author of Making Tough Decisions about End-of-Life Care in Dementia, and Founder of Together in Dementia – an educational/informational blog/coaching/course platform with a mission to provide a physician-informed approach to care from someone who has also traveled the dementia journey.
Dr Kenny has a new book co-authored with Teresa Webb, woman living with and advocate for Fronto-temporal Dementia. The book, Your True North: A Guided Journal for Those Living with Cognitive Loss or Dementia about Legacy, Love and Wishes for the End of a Life Well-lived, published in January 2024.
Author Bio
Kim Hegwood
Managing Attorney
Kim Hegwood is the Founder and Managing Attorney of Your Legacy Legal Care®, a Houston-based estate planning and elder law firm she established in 1998. A graduate of South Texas College of Law, Kim was inspired to focus her practice on elder law and estate planning after watching her own grandparents struggle with the challenges of aging. With nearly 30 years of experience, she helps families with wills, trusts, powers of attorney, Medicaid planning, and asset protection.
Kim is a Certified Dementia Practitioner and a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, and her firm has been named Best Trust & Estate Law Firm by the Houston Chronicle. A mother of three, she spends her free time with her children and grandchildren and volunteers with several local charities.
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