Doctor Visits and Medication Management with Kim Bailey

05/07/21 • 29 min

Spotlight on Care: Alzheimer's Caregiving

In this episode, Virginia Naeve and Steve O'Leary interview Kim Bailey, MS, Gerontology who is the Education and Programs Specialist at Alzheimer's Orange County. She provides tips for getting the most out of doctor visits for loved ones with dementia. Kim also discusses her person-centered approach to medication management. For more information about the resources at Alzheimer's Orange County, visit: www.alzoc.org or call the help line at 844-373-4400. What would like to hear about next? Email us at [email protected].

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Spotlight on Care: Alzheimer's Caregiving - Doctor Visits and Medication Management with Kim Bailey

Transcript

Steve O'Leary 0:06
From the University of California, Irvine, this is UCI MIND’s, spotlight on care, the podcast where we share stories, experiences, tips, and advice on caring for loved ones affected by Alzheimer's and other dementias.

Virginia Naeve 0:23

Hello, and welcome to Spotlight on Care. I'm Virginia Naeve. And I'm here with my co-host, Steve O'Leary. Today, our special guest is going to talk about some helpful information regarding doctor visits and medication man