061 Using Technology to Balance Safety & Autonomy in Dementia
Better Health While Aging
English - March 22, 2018 13:00 - 34 minutes - 35.1 MB - ★★★★★ - 109 ratingsMedicine Health & Fitness Science Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Dr. K talks with Mary Hulme, a geriatric social worker specialized in dementia. They discuss how new technologies can help families address safety issues while encouraging autonomy and otherwise respecting an older person's goals.
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In This Episode:
Dr. K talks with Mary Hulme, geriatric social worker specialized in dementia and the co-author of “Caring from Afar: A Guide to Home Sensor Systems for Aging Parents.” They discuss:
How geriatric social workers help older adults and families
Why safety is no longer the automatic top priority in social work
How to use an older person’s goals when weighing safety versus autonomy
What is positive risk-taking in dementia
Why Mary likes home sensor systems
Features and options to consider when selecting a PERS system
GPS-enabled devices and options for tracking people with Alzheimer’s or a related dementia
Tips on discussing safety and location tracking with an older relative
Related episodes:
010 Interview: Choosing a Wearable Medical Alert System for Older Adults
054 How to Make Difficult Decisions Easier: Using Goals of Care & Weighing Benefits vs Burdens
Related Resources:
Mary Hulme’s website: Moonstone Geriatrics
How can ‘positive risk-taking’ help build dementia-friendly communities?
Alzheimer’s Association: Ethical and Care Issues
Statement on Electronic Tracking
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