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Alzheimer's, Dementia, Elder Care, General Advice

What Do People With Dementia Die From?

With the impaired ability to move, a person in the end stage of dementia is at risk for several medical complications that can lead to death. Common complications include urinary tract infections…

October 14, 2023

Caregivers, Elder Care, General Advice

Is Respite Care Covered by Insurance?

Respite care provides short-term relief for primary caregivers. It can be arranged for just an afternoon or for several days or weeks. It is usually charged by the hour or by the…

October 12, 2023

Caregivers, Elder Care, General Advice

What Do Caregivers Do For The Elderly?

Caregivers are responsible for the physical care and emotional support of someone who can no longer care for themselves due to illness, injury, or disability. For the elderly, this is often due…

October 10, 2023

Alzheimer's, Elder Care, General Advice

How Do You Calm A Dementia Patient?

It is quite common for someone suffering from dementia to experience anxiety and agitation. He or she may become restless, causing a need to move around or pace, or become upset in…

October 9, 2023

Caregivers, Elder Care, General Advice

How Can I Help My Elderly Parent Stay at Home?

No one wants to have the eldercare conversation with their parents, many of whom would prefer to maintain their independence. Nonetheless, as aging parents creep past retirement age and into their 70s…

October 3, 2023

Chronic Care, Comfort Care, Elder Care, Home Care

What Is Another Name For 24-hour Skilled Care That Takes Place?

In the realm of home health care services, round-the-clock skilled care plays a role in supporting individuals with complex medical needs or those requiring continuous monitoring and assistance. While it's commonly referred…

October 1, 2023

Assistance, Elder Care, Home Care, Hospice Care

What Is Another Name For 24 Hour Skilled Care?

When it comes to providing round-the-clock skilled care for individuals with complex medical needs, there are several terms used interchangeably to describe this level of care. Understanding these alternate names can help…

September 28, 2023

Alzheimer's, Caregivers, Elder Care, General Advice

Can a Dementia Patient Live Alone?

Living alone is usually fine for someone in the early stages of dementia, but they will likely need assistance later on. Living in a safe, familiar, and comfortable place is essential to…

July 9, 2023

Alzheimer's, Elder Care, General Advice

What Is The Difference Between Dementia & Vascular Dementia?

Vascular dementia is simply one type of dementia. The term dementia refers to several progressive brain diseases and is used as an umbrella term. The most common types of dementia are Alzheimer's…

July 8, 2023

Life Expectancy after Dementia Diagnosis

Alzheimer's, Elder Care, General Advice

How Long Do People Live After Being Diagnosed With Dementia?

Dementia covers many progressive brain diseases, such as Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and vascular dementia. All forms, for the most part, of dementia lead to fatal brain failure and are incurable. After diagnosis, life…

July 6, 2023

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What Do People With Dementia Die From?

Is Respite Care Covered by Insurance?

What Do Caregivers Do For The Elderly?

How Do You Calm A Dementia Patient?

How Can I Help My Elderly Parent Stay at Home?

What Is Another Name For 24-hour Skilled Care That Takes Place?

What Is Another Name For 24 Hour Skilled Care?

Can a Dementia Patient Live Alone?

What Is The Difference Between Dementia & Vascular Dementia?

How Long Do People Live After Being Diagnosed With Dementia?

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