Denise Dupree

Title : Aging in place with dementia: Strategies for successfully aging in place

Abstract:

Aging in place is the term used to describe seniors who are able to live independently in their own homes for as long as possible. The reasons for aging in place vary from individual to individual. Some seniors want to remain active and independent in their own home for as long as possible. Others may want to stay close to their family and friends or are worried about losing their identity if they move into a retirement community. The objective of this presentation is to help family members and caregivers who support older adults understand the complexities of dementia and aging in place. It will provide an overview of the unique challenges of dementia, as well as helpful suggestions for working with people who have dementia in their homes. It will share practical strategies for making an aging in place plan for older adults with memory loss. What you should expect as dementia progresses in terms of memory, emotion, and behaviour along with suggestions for interacting with older adults residing with dementia in their homes will also be shared. Dr. DuPree will share strategies for successful aging in place and practical tips to help older adults with memory loss live independently. She will introduce the complexities of dementia and aging in place, providing an overview of the challenges that come with each stage of dementia and outlining solutions to address them. These solutions will cover a range of essential topics, such as safety concerns, home modifications, environment management, communication issues, behavioral episodes, and tools for maintaining independence.

Audience take away:

• Presentation will help family members and caregivers who support older adults understand the complexities of dementia and aging in place.
• Will share practical strategies for making an aging in place plan for older adults with memory loss.
• Strategies for successful aging in place and practical tips to help older adults with memory loss live independently.
• Introduce the complexities of dementia and aging in place, providing an overview of the challenges that come with each stage of dementia and outlining solutions to address them L

Biography:

Denise DuPree, DOA, AP, is the co-owner and Administrator of Homewatch CareGivers of St Pete Beach. She has been in the health field as an Acupuncture physician for over 21 years. Denise is a natural caretaker and loves helping clients and families “age in place” and navigate the health journey they may be on. She has extensive experience in elder care, oncology, women’s health, and postpartum care. Dr. DuPree received he undergraduate Degree from California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt (Cal Poly Humboldt), her masters from Northwest Institute of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NIAOM) NIAOM and received her Doctorate of Acupuncture from Pacific College of Health and Science. She has worked in hospitals pre and post-surgery and attended labor and delivery using Acupuncture for pain management. Lived in Siem Reap Cambodia volunteering at the maternity and children’s hospital and educated many women about their health and their children’s health. She also lived in Tianjin China were she volunteered at the Heping YiYuan Hospital and the Tianjin TCM hospital in the brain clinic.