What are some functional medicine practices that could be promoted to improve this situation or patient circumstances? What role can a nurse play in this change?

Dementia

Mental health and brain health are huge national topics in the media today. As nurses, we are often on the sidelines for national, state, and local policy change, but at our patients’ side (or bedside) during their times of suffering. Dementia comes to mind when I think of our changing healthcare landscape. What are some functional medicine practices that could be promoted to improve this situation or patient circumstances? What role can a nurse play in this change? Research your chosen topic(Dementia) and associated functional medicine interventions. Next, find out who your local or state representative might be that could benefit from this information. Write a letter educating your chosen policy maker on this topic. Reference at least two studies or respected resources that can validate your thoughts on the topic. You can copy and paste a link.