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To understand Alzheimer’s disease, it is important to acknowledge the difference between dementia and AD, two terms that are often intermingled. Dementia is not a disease; it is a set of symptoms caused by changes in the brain. Someone with dementia (di men sha) can experience deterioration in
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by L. E. Green
author of The Nursing Home Survival Guide
It used to be fairly simple; people got sick and went into the hospital where they were treated, recovered and went home. People didn’t always recover quickly and they might spend weeks or months in the hospital. Things have changed radically – nowadays people go into the hospital for a short
by L. E. Green
author of The Nursing Home Survival Guide
Nursing home residents require medications, whether they’re staying short-term in order to receive rehabilitation or remaining in the facility on a long-term basis.
by L. E. Green
author of The Nursing Home Survival Guide
A long-term care Ombudsman is a position required by the Older Americans Act that provides nursing home residents with a third party to represent their interests. Even though every employee of a nursing home is considered to be a patient’s advocate, they are all paid by the nursing home.
by L. E. Green
author of The Nursing Home Survival Guide
There are specific rules for air travel if the senior is frail, or requires DME. The rules have tightened considerably in the past few years, and it’s important to contact the airline to advise them of your special needs requirement before you arrive at the airport.
by L. E. Green
author of The Nursing Home Survival Guide
Seniors who aren’t located in nursing homes often require supplies and equipment to allow them to remain independent. Depending upon their insurance plan, there may be coverage for all or some of these items.
