How to Handle Eye Exams, Hearing Tests and Dental Care for
The disease also makes it difficult to focus, follow directions and tolerate discomfort—three things that are often involved in eye exams, dentist appointments and audiology tests. Dementia caregivers face many obstacles when it comes to ensuring their loved ones receive proper vision, hearing and dental care. In the mild and sometimes ...
Why Do Dementia Patients Wander? - AgingCare.com
Aug 18, 2015 · A A. Wandering is one of the many new behaviors that occur in dementia patients. I hear sometimes, "My mom won't ever wander; I am with her 24/7." The thing about wandering is, if your loved one hasn't done this, what you should say is, "They haven't done it yet." My take on this is the person who is wandering is trying to get somewhere.
Are Advanced Alzheimer's Patients Aware of Their Surroundings?
Feb 25, 2011 · Alzheimer's disease (AD) in particular can render a person mute and uncommunicative, especially during the final stages of the disease. This situation commonly leaves family members wondering how much their loved one is aware of and whether their efforts are providing any comfort. Loving family members, and others who care for and about people ...
Tips for Caring for Someone With Alzheimer’s At Home
Devise a Daily Routine. In much the same way that a familiar home environment is reassuring, establishing a daily sequence of tasks and activities also helps keep Alzheimer’s patients focused and oriented. Begin by observing your loved one’s daily routines and looking for patterns in their mood and behavior. This information will help you ...
VA Benefits for Dementia Patients - AgingCare.com
VA Veterans Pension. In addition to health care benefits, there are also financial benefits that some veterans with dementia may qualify for. The VA pension program offers qualifying wartime vets with low income and limited assets a monthly payment to supplement their income. This benefit is known as the basic Veterans Pension.
Trouble with family member who has dementia calling people
My 90 year old Aunt with advanced dementia is in assisted living and she has a cell phone and is constantly calling her friends at 3:00am and now is basically calling her lawyer and doctor multiple times though out the day insisting on speaking with them. Her doctor recently wrote her a letter (at her request because didn't believe what I told ...
What Is “First In, Last Out” in Dementia? - AgingCare.com
This is why an Alzheimer’s patient might remember an event from 20 years ago but can’t remember what they did mere minutes ago. “First in, last out” is often used to describe the peculiar pattern of memory loss that AD causes. This concept is a take on an inventory valuation method used in accounting. In this application, though, it ...
Dementia Bathing: A Guide for Caregivers - AgingCare.com
Bathing doesn’t have to entail a full bath or shower. When done correctly, a person can get clean with sponge baths, dry shampoos, and no-rinse personal care products. In caregiving, especially with dementia patients, sometimes plans B or C must become the new plan A. Communicate while helping the senior bathe.
How to Stop Dementia Patients from Wandering - AgingCare.com
Step 1: Describe What You Are Seeing. I believe the term wandering is vague and misleading. We often fall into the trap of slapping labels on things we don’t fully understand or lumping a group of unrelated behaviors together, but dementia and its symptoms are unique to each person.
Senior Housing Options for Dementia Patients - AgingCare.com
Senior Housing Options for Dementia Patients. Each type of residential long-term care community has its own rules strictly dictating the extent of care it can provide. While these regulations can vary by state and facility, understanding the general care levels for senior living options will help you match your loved one’s needs with the ...