Sarah Dulaney

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Sarah Dulaney is a Clinical Nurse Specialist based in San Francisco, CA. With over 11 years of experience, Sarah specializes in geriatric nursing and dementia caregiving. She is currently the clinical director of the Care Ecosystem at the UCSF Memory and Aging Center, innovating care for older adults and persons with dementia. With a focus on person-centered outcomes, she also helped develop Care Ecosystem, a collaborative care model for dementia. Sarah is passionate about helping health systems and community organizations learn to implement dementia care navigation programs. She enjoys collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop, implement, and evaluate programs that aim to improve outcomes for people living with dementia and their families. She provides training and education on non-pharmacological strategies for behavior symptom management and caregiver support.

Education

  • RN, MS, Nursing, University of California San Francisco
  • BA, Dance, University of Washington

Certifications & Organizations

  • ANCC Certified Gerontological Clinical Nurse Specialist

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Replace a Medicaid Card

Since Medicaid is a system handled by the states, each state's process for replacing a Medicaid card is going to differ slightly. If you'd like to get a replacement over the phone, you can call your state's health and hu...

How to

Use a Wheelchair

If you have acquired a disability or an injury that makes it difficult to walk and you have to use a wheelchair to help you move more easily, don’t be intimidated. It may take a little while to get comfortable in your ...

How to

Change a Disposable Adult Diaper While Lying Down

If you are a healthcare professional or in-home caregiver, then learning how to change an adult’s disposable diaper is essential. To perform a diaper change while someone is lying down, ensure that all of your supplies...

How to Avoid Falling Down Stairs

Keep yourself and your loved ones safe on indoor and outdoor staircases Stair-related accidents happen to millions of people a year, but most of these accidents can be easily prevented by following a few simple safety ti...

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Tie Surgical Knots

Tying surgical knots is an essential skill if you’ll be in an operating room. There are 3 basic methods. When learning how to tie a surgical knot, begin by trying the two-handed method. This is the simplest and quickes...

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Start a Nursing Agency

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Remove Ear Wax from a Hearing Aid

The human ear canal naturally produces wax that can clog the ventilation or sound output of hearing aids. Hearing aids are typically cleaned by a healthcare professional every 3-6 months or each time you visit. Despite t...

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Fold a Wheelchair

Foldable wheelchairs are a great investment, but folding and unfolding them can be tricky if you don't have any experience. If you have a manual wheelchair or are planning to purchase one, it's important to understand th...

How to

Wake a Deaf Person

Waking up in the morning is challenging for most people. The alarm clock rings, hit snooze a few times, and finally crawl out of bed to start your day. The hard of hearing have their own set of challenges of trying to wa...