Alzheimer’s Care

What Causes Alzheimer’s Disease?

by Harvey Gilbert, MD

Alzheimer’s disease is a brain dysfunction. It is just one of several types of progressive memory loss that falls under the label of dementia. The occurrence of Alzheimer’s disease is increasing at a very rapid rate. Generalized memory loss, which is so commonly seen in older patients, was once considered a natural phenomenon of aging. But is Alzheimer’s a natural part of the aging process or is it related to lifelong adverse lifestyle issues that can be altered? Lifestyle...Read the rest of this article »

Determining Hospice Eligibility for Dementia

by Audrey

How do you know if your loved one is eligible to receive hospice services? How does a physician make a prognosis of six months or less for a patient? Let’s take a look at the criteria that hospice and medical professionals utilize when determining whether a patient is appropriate for hospice services. A life-limiting dementia such as Alzheimer’s disease will progress over time. Patients can live with this dementia for several years; many are even able to remain at...Read the rest of this article »

Assisted Living Explained: What They Are, What to Expect, How to Pay For One & How to Find One

by Gilbert Guide

What They Are Assisted living is a general term used to describe residential facilities that provide care for individuals who cannot live independently, but do not require twenty-four hour skilled nursing care. These facilities typically serve individuals age sixty and older, although younger persons with similar needs may be served as well. Some facilities also offer Alzheimer's and/or dementia care. Here is some more specific information about Alzheimer's care facilities. There are two types of assisted living facilities: Large-scale...Read the rest of this article »

Alzheimer’s Care Facilities Explained

by Gilbert Guide

Alzheimer's Care Facilities Explained What They Are Alzheimer's care facilities are live-in facilities that provide care for individuals with dementia who cannot live independently. Both nursing homes and assisted living facilities can provide residential care for Alzheimer's patients; however, the term Alzheimer's care facility typically is used to describe assisted living residences. Sometimes Alzheimer's care facilities are a part of a larger assisted living community which also serves seniors who do not have dementia, but require some type of...Read the rest of this article »

How to Improve the Quality of Life of an Elder with Dementia

by Gilbert Guide

People with Alzheimer's or dementia can still lead meaningful, enjoyable lives. If you have a loved one who has been diagnosed, read on to learn about the many steps you can take to improve the quality of life of the person you care about. Things to Pay Attention To Environment Try to decipher whether problematic behaviors are a result of your loved one's environment. Consider the following issues when assessing the environment: Look for patterns of behavior. Something as...Read the rest of this article »

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