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An integrative approach to dementia care
Our primary focus in our HABIT program is working with patients diagnosed with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI). HABIT is a multidisciplinary integrated approach to non-pharmacological strategies for manging with MCI.
Recently, I had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Alison Warren from George Washington University as a visitor to Mayo Clinic and the HABIT program. I learned of her similar work advocating for integrated, multidisciplinary care for those living with dementia. Because we know that, unfortunately, many of our patients living with MCI will progress to a diagnosis of dementia, I'm glad to see her work out there!
I want to share with you all here one of her review articles. From her introduction, "This narrative review aims to explore the efficacy and evidence-base of an integrative approach to dementia care in facilitating optimal cognition and quality of life outcomes. These approaches will be reviewed alongside person-centered care that is fundamental to integrative medicine, including exercise; music; art and creativity; nutrition; psychosocial engagement; memory training; and acupuncture."
I hope you'll take a look at her review. Just click here. Full disclosure: She does mention the HABIT program in her review!
Dr. Warren, thank you for sharing your work with us and those living with MCI!
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Yes thank you & thank you Mayo clinic for this ability to share here with others. I was diagnosed with MCI many moons ago in Canada at the Toronto memory clinic. As my doctor there was retiring, she asked if I’d like to participate in a Canada-China study to see if I had the APOE4 Gene.
I gratefully said yes, was paid $35C for my participation. Months later I was told by my then doctor that while I don’t have the APOE4 Gene combo, I could Gene activate (epigenetically speaking) APOE 4 by falling on my head, for example.
ALZ is NOT a death sentence. It has all to do with neuron firing & our sodium potassium pump & how these neurons ‘speak’ with one another.
More tomorrow. Gratefully Marianne
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3 ReactionsHABIT, what a brilliant name…requiring our brain to require means establishing new neuronic pathways so old ones can die off & new ones can ‘with neuroplasticity’ be created…thank you mayo clinic for this forum so we all share & help each other get better…
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3 Reactions@DrDonaLocke thanks for posting the HABIT video. I was diagnosed with MCI and would like to participate in the program. The problem for me is that I don’t have a partner. I live alone. My son lives nearby, however he works.
How can I do this?
I live in the Phoenix area and can drive to the Phoenix location.
Thank you.
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2 ReactionsHi @SusanEllen66 -- I think my coordinator may have already replied to your email. We do require a partner. I have in the past completed FMLA paperwork for adult children to be able to participate in the program with a parent. We are also location on the Scottsdale campus. If you think your son could participate with FMLA please let me coordinator know.
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1 ReactionThank you, yes I did hear from her.
A ten day commitment from anyone other than a spouse or other retired family member is a very large commitment.
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1 ReactionI'm grateful to you and all of the HABIT participants for having me!
Can’t it all happen via zoom? I live in Canada…nothing up here except wait in line 2 years for an MRI. ..
Where can I find the habit video, here? My phone is a .ca so can’t access all things American, as I am in Canada. 🙏🙏gratefully, Marianne ps can I receive it as an email, perhaps??
Hi @irinig
Thank you for your comments. We ran HABIT over zoom throughout the pandemic and hope to utilize what we learned there to develop a hybrid (in person or zoom) model here in Arizona. Unfortunately, we are also challenged by licensure laws. I can only see patients in the US, where I am licensened, and then only in certain states. But, itis helpful to know of interest from our international patients so we can continue the discussion of our reach.
To see the video, please find the "program overview" tab on the main page for Living with Mild Cognitive Impairment. I've tried to put the link below but I'm not sure if it will come through as clickable.
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/living-with-mild-cognitive-impairment-mci/tab/resource-5394/#ch-tab-navigation-
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1 ReactionAmazing comprehensive article based on solid studies!! We are doing much of it but prompted me to look at acupuncture, and doing art with my husband. We do love music and dancing.