Next Steps After a Dementia or Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
Even if you’ve already noticed memory lapses or changes in thinking, receiving a formal Alzheimer’s or dementia diagnosis can still feel overwhelming. Confusion, frustration, fear and uncertainty are all common reactions.
Factors to Consider Before Moving an Aging Loved One
The clues often start small: a phone call about a lost car, a stove left on or finding expired food tucked in the fridge. Add stumbling over clutter or a recent fall and the question becomes unavoidable: Is it still safe for my aging parent to live alone?
How Do Bedsores Develop?
A bedsore is a type of ulcer that arises from pressure or friction repeatedly applied to one area. Individuals develop them after being bedridden for a period of time or having reduced sensation in one part of the body. In addition to staying in bed during injury or surgery recovery, this condition can occur from long-term wheelchair use or wearing a cast.
When Does Alzheimer’s Require Long-Term Care?
When your loved one has Alzheimer’s disease, the decision to place them in long-term care can be difficult. Ideally, you would prefer to keep them at home in a familiar environment to help decrease distress. Yet memory care communities keep patients experiencing the later stages of this disease safe, with specially trained nursing staff. As…