Hospice care can provide a great benefit to many families and their dying loved ones, and Medicare has been generally praised for its support through reimbursements to providers over the past 28 years. However, according to a recent article by Kaiser Health News and The New York Times, there is growing concern now about misuse of the program by for-profit hospice providers. Hospice care is intended to provide dying patients with palliative care in their own homes, or in a hospice facility or nursing home. But, as hospice has moved into the mainstream, concerns about excessive costs and misuse have…
We help people navigate thru the Medicaid maze, provide legal and financial solutions, and help you alleviate your frustrations and time involvement. For the FREE GUIDE, to protect yourself, your family, and insure your Quality of Life click on “The Planning Ahead Alzheimer’s Guide” “Caring For Someone With Alzheimer’s Disease” 1. Do you reside in Maryland? Yes No 2. Do you worry about long term care or nursing home costs? Yes No 3. Are you confused about Medicaid or VA benefits? Yes No 4. Is being discharged from the hospital and returning…
Unfortunately, caregivers are financially burdened by their caregiving duties. While caregiving creates a financial burden, caregiving has a big impact on work and life. Most caregivers are working, either full or part-time, or have worked at some point while caregiving. It is estimated that more than 60 percent of working caregivers have made adjustments to their work schedule, such as leaving early, arriving late, or taking time off. With the current financial situation, can you afford to loose your job because you are worried about your loved one? Caregivers also report they have less time for family or friends, have…
No real breakthrough has been reached yet but, as The New York Times reports, science is ready to rewrite the books on Alzheimer’s disease in a way that may usher in earlier detection and with it the possibility of earlier, more effective treatment. The National Institute on Aging and the Alzheimer’s Association have come together to issue a new definition and medical guidelines for Alzheimer’s, the first serious reworking of the definition in 27 years. The full onset of dementia, what we classically define as the hallmark of the disease, is now thought of as the final of three progressive…
Frequent falls Unexplained bruises Unexplained weight loss Medication mistakes – forgetting to take, overdosing, abusing Behavior issues Getting lost while driving or walking Social isolation Financial management – not paying bills, making gifts to strangers Nutrition – nothing in the refrigerator or cupboards etc. Unsafe driving Confusion and forgetfulness Balance or mobility problems Refusing to see the doctor or follow advice One spouse overwhelmed or in poor health caring for the other spouse
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A brief user friendly description of what happens when the Parietal Lobes are affected in dementia. Click below to watch. Symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia – Parietal Lobe Damage We at Senior Life Care Planning help seniors and their families independent and professional advice on your parent’s needs, requirements, how to pay for care, and their goals. Consequently, we can help you alleviate the fear of your parents and yourselves, with caring and compassionate professionals. It’s really important that you plan to take care of your parents. Therefore, the best way to prepare is to incorporate a LIFE CARE…
THE MEMORY CHECKLIST Answer the questions below to help find out if the memory problems of the person you care for could be symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. Your answers do not mean the person you have answered for has a disease such as Alzheimer's. But 5 or more "Yes" answers suggest memory problems that may interfere with daily life. You should see the doctor. Does the person you care for: 1. Often repeat himself/herself or ask □ Yes □ No □ Don't know the same questions over and over? 2. Seem more forgetful, that is, have □…
Problems handling finances are often the first sign of cognitive decline. Financial competence involves a complex set of skills, from simple arithmetic to remembering to pay bills to understanding how loans work. Therefore, impaired seniors are at risk not only because unscrupulous outsiders (or their own family members) can defraud them, but because they themselves make self-destructive decisions as shoppers or investors. This is a strong indicator that a dementia diagnosis will follow, often within a year. So how should a primary care physician respond when a family member reports these symptoms? The JAMA article suggests that doctors talk to…
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