Dementia Society of America Speaks Out on Care
Kevin Jameson, president and founder of the nonprofit organization Dementia Society of America (DSA), was a keynote speaker at the first dementia care conference held on the West Coast by the Global Healthcare Professional Network.
Los Angeles, CA, July 21, 2015 --(PR.com)-- Kevin Jameson, president and founder of the nonprofit organization Dementia Society of America (DSA), was a keynote speaker at the first dementia-only conference held on the West Coast by the Global Healthcare Professional Network.
The GHP Network provides learning opportunities for senior hospital and healthcare service providers worldwide. The conference on person-centered care – putting the focus on the patient instead of the disease – was held at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Los Angeles.
Research studies have shown that the more holistic approach of person-centered care has been effective in reducing challenging behaviors in those with dementia-related illnesses.
Jameson, of Doylestown, spoke about his own experiences with the disease that is the sixth-leading cause of death in the United States and the focus of billions of dollars of healthcare costs.
He founded DSA in recognition of Ginny, his wife, and her decade-long decline in battling a progressive dementia that claimed her life in 2014. Their journey together involved years of trying to get a proper diagnosis, advice from professionals on legal and financial matters, finding quality long-term care and eventually, a quest for loving and supportive end-of-life care.
“Most people are overwhelmed,” he said. “In essence, I needed to learn what was coming next, how to keep her safe, how to keep her happy and ultimately, how to give her the best possible death.”
One of the credos of the DSA is a firm belief in person-centered care, Jameson told the group, treating individuals uniquely, and always with respect and dignity, to the end of their lives.
Jameson shared his “O-P-C” method for teaching others the way to create the most meaningful person-centered relationships. "The first aspect helps to fine tune our skills of observation. The second “shape-shifts” our perspectives by digging deeper to better understand another person’s life story. The third combines the two teachings in such a way that we massively increase our connections to the person living with dementia. The ultimate goal is to provide an optimal quality of life today and the best possible tomorrows," he said.
Attendees, from across the country commented on his message: "A powerful voice for dementia care."; "Very moving speaker."; “Spoke to what I see every day and wish to change.”
The Dementia Society of America is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit dedicated to raising awareness and educating the public on a wide spectrum of dementia-related conditions. For more information: 1-844-DEMENTIA or www.dementiasociety.org.
The GHP Network provides learning opportunities for senior hospital and healthcare service providers worldwide. The conference on person-centered care – putting the focus on the patient instead of the disease – was held at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Los Angeles.
Research studies have shown that the more holistic approach of person-centered care has been effective in reducing challenging behaviors in those with dementia-related illnesses.
Jameson, of Doylestown, spoke about his own experiences with the disease that is the sixth-leading cause of death in the United States and the focus of billions of dollars of healthcare costs.
He founded DSA in recognition of Ginny, his wife, and her decade-long decline in battling a progressive dementia that claimed her life in 2014. Their journey together involved years of trying to get a proper diagnosis, advice from professionals on legal and financial matters, finding quality long-term care and eventually, a quest for loving and supportive end-of-life care.
“Most people are overwhelmed,” he said. “In essence, I needed to learn what was coming next, how to keep her safe, how to keep her happy and ultimately, how to give her the best possible death.”
One of the credos of the DSA is a firm belief in person-centered care, Jameson told the group, treating individuals uniquely, and always with respect and dignity, to the end of their lives.
Jameson shared his “O-P-C” method for teaching others the way to create the most meaningful person-centered relationships. "The first aspect helps to fine tune our skills of observation. The second “shape-shifts” our perspectives by digging deeper to better understand another person’s life story. The third combines the two teachings in such a way that we massively increase our connections to the person living with dementia. The ultimate goal is to provide an optimal quality of life today and the best possible tomorrows," he said.
Attendees, from across the country commented on his message: "A powerful voice for dementia care."; "Very moving speaker."; “Spoke to what I see every day and wish to change.”
The Dementia Society of America is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit dedicated to raising awareness and educating the public on a wide spectrum of dementia-related conditions. For more information: 1-844-DEMENTIA or www.dementiasociety.org.
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Sandra Moyer Dehaven
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www.dementiasociety.org
Sandra Moyer Dehaven
844-336-3684
www.dementiasociety.org
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