When Parents Are Verbally Abusive
While challenging, understanding how and why this verbally abusive behavior occurs can help deepen your relationship with your parent and give them the best care possible.
How to Travel With Memory Care Patients
Minor hiccups in your travel plan are never fun, but they can quickly lead to extreme stress for someone with cognitive problems.
How to Navigate Late-Stage Dementia
In late-stage dementia, caregivers may focus on pain management and helping their loved ones to work through the distress they are feeling.
Questions to Ask the Staff About Your Loved One
Even though your loved one is receiving professional care, you are still their advocate - and they are counting on you to work with staff for their benefit.
Memory Care Questions to Ask
Visiting a memory care community is an excellent way to evaluate the options available to you and gives you the opportunity to ask needed care questions.
Emotional Effects of Dementia
Dementia is most often associated with memory loss, but the emotional effects can be just as challenging for families to cope with.
Transportation Options for Senior Citizens
Assisted living communities will provide transportation for errands, appointments, and social outings as part of their base fee.
Does HIPAA Consider Memory Care Deductible?
Under the 1996 Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), memory care may be considered a "long-term care service," a deductible expense.Â
Handling the Questions of Dementia Patients
Dementia patients often ask the same questions repeatedly or tell the same story over and over - causing agitation and frustration for their caregivers.
How to Speak to a Loved One with Dementia
The reality of dementia is also difficult for loved ones, who may struggle to maintain meaningful communication as their loved one slips further away.