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The Interdisciplinary Team in Dementia
An overview of the healthcare professionals involved in dementia care and how they work together to support patients and families.

Dementia care requires a team approach. You are familiar with your loved one’s doctor and nurse, but do you know about the rest of the team that can offer care and holistic treatment? This guide introduces the healthcare professionals involved in dementia care—such as geriatric psychiatrists, social workers, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and child life therapists—and explains their roles in supporting patients and families.
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