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Tag: Alzheimer’s care

5 Duties of a Dementia Caregiver

Sep162020jpanayotovAlzheimer's care, dementia care

A progressive brain disease, dementia causes symptoms that affect a senior’s ability to function independently in daily life. Due to the nature of dementia, extra care is often needed to support the senior, especially if the individual ages in place. The duties of a dementia caregiver are many. What is dementia? While occasional forgetfulness is considered a normal part of…

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How to Help Your Elderly Parents When Their Forgetfulness Increases

Apr162019jpanayotovAlzheimer's care, dementia care, memory care, memory loss

Seniors stepping into their golden years are likely to experience mild memory loss, which is a normal aspect of the aging process. Forgetfulness that is due to aging can be improved when family caregivers intervene and help their parents make lifestyle changes. What is mild memory loss? Absentmindedness in the elderly is normal. Over time, the brain rejects memories that…

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Long Term Care Insurance for In-Home Care – Q/A

Jul232015dueberflussAlzheimer's, Alzheimer's care, elderly care, home care, insurance, long term care, planning, senior, senior care

How does long term care insurance work? What does it pay for? Who does it pay for? Will I regret paying the money? Unlike traditional health insurance or medicare, Long – term care insurance is designed to cover long –term services and support, including personal and custodial care in a variety of setting (home, community organization, or facility).  Long –…

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Are Caregivers Dealing with unrecognized Memory Loss?

Apr222015dueberflussAlzheimer's, Alzheimer's care, caregiver, home care, memory loss

One-third of caregivers will deal with memory loss of a loved one By Richard Ueberfluss About 1 in 8 Americans at least 60 years old reported confusion or memory loss in the preceding 12 months, according to report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta. This puts caregivers on the alert for early signs of dementia or Alzheimer’s…

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