Delivering the Best in Dementia Care

Submitted by:

Kristin Daugherty, Long-Term Care Planner, Certified Medicaid Planner™,

Certified Dementia Practitioner and recognized as a NCCDP Certified Alzheimer’s Disease & Dementia Care Trainer.

Let’s take a minute and think about the dollar value on peace of mind. Life is busy and we are constantly being pulled in different directions. Personally, I need to be able to trust the professionals in my life – my children’s teachers and coaches, my husband’s and my employers, financial professionals, and doctors – just to name a few. To me, peace of mind is priceless.

Now, imagine that your dad has been diagnosed with dementia. This mind-erasing disease has progressed to the point that your mom can no longer care for him at home, so she has been forced to make the difficult decision to place him into a nursing home. They have been married for 50 years and this is the first time they will be sleeping under a different roof. This is such an emotional transition not only for mom and dad, but also for the entire family. If you can have peace of mind knowing that the frontline workers caring for dad are specifically trained to deal with dementia, would that make you feel more secure? If this was my dad, then the answer would be a resounding, “YES!”. Knowing that he is going to receive the best care and compassion possible will help me sleep better at night.

For the last four years, I have been designated as a Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) through the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners (NCCDP), and for the last three years I have been recognized as a NCCDP Certified Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Trainer.

To become a Certified Dementia Practitioner, an individual must go through an intensive training that is specifically designed for frontline health care workers such as home health aides, personal care home staff, nursing home staff, hospital staff, clergy, first responders, and anyone else who is looking to enhance their dementia education. The purpose and importance of the training is to promote, encourage, and enhance the knowledge and skills of all individuals who provide care to a person living with dementia. At Steinbacher, Goodall & Yurchak, we want to assist these frontline workers in setting the bar even higher in hopes of providing their patients with an exceptional delivery of services.

Most team members at Steinbacher, Goodall & Yurchak are Certified Dementia Practitioners. From the receptionist who answers the phone when you first call into our office, to the attorneys, planners, and care coordinators who help you navigate through the many steps of this difficult journey, we all strive to provide our clients with the very best in dementia knowledge, communication, and professionalism.

If you or your loved one have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, Dementia, or a related cognitive impairment, do not wait to get help – now is the time to get the best team on your side. Contact Steinbacher, Goodall &Yurchak today so we can help you legally navigate through the twisted road that is long-term care. We have a team of attorneys, certified Medicaid planners, social workers, care coordinators, and support staff who are ready to respond to your Alzhei- mer’s and Dementia planning needs. Learn more or schedule a FREE dementia care strategy session, call Steinbacher, Goodall & Yurchak at 800.351.8334, email info@paeldercounsel.com or visit PAElderCounsel.com.