Dementia Matters

COVID-19 Special Series The pandemic has placed a significant strain on the mental, social, and physical wellbeing of many caregivers, as well as individuals with cognitive decline. Our guest discusses COVID-19’s impact on underserved communities, offers communication tips, and reminds people to practice self-care. Guest: Andrea Gilmore-Bykovskyi, PhD, RN, University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Nursing  Episode Topics:  Caregiver considerations for a pandemic. 2:31 Self Care for caregivers. 6:05 How the pandemic is affecting caregivers from underserved communities. 10:55 Recommendations for caregivers when planning a trip to a medical facility. 13:51 Advice for families trying to communicate with loved ones who are hospitalized. 15:36 Tips for communicating with loved ones in a care facility. 17:43 What caregivers should know for the future. 21:05  Show Notes: All of the important issues happening right now cannot be fully covered, so we strongly encourage you to go to trusted sources for specific informa