As covid-19 cases rise again in nursing homes, a few states have begun requiring visitors to present proof that they’re not infected before entering facilities, stoking frustration and dismay among family members.
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Families Complain as States Require Covid Testing for Nursing Home Visits
Posted on 22 January 2022.
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A clutter Free Home May Not Help People With Dementia
Posted on 10 January 2022.
A clutter free environment may not help people with dementia carry out daily tasks — according to a new study from the University of East Anglia.
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As Covid Hits Nursing Homes’ Finances, Town Residents Fight To Save Alzheimer’s Facility
Posted on 05 January 2022.
Marvin Querry, 86, was on his tractor, planting rye on his 770-acre western Missouri farm, when the call came in early November.
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Feeling Powerless, Families Bring Elderly Home From Nursing Homes
Posted on 30 December 2021.
Pushed up to the breakfast table, Betty Bednarowski folds and refolds her napkin with studied intensity, softly singing “Winter Wonderland” without the words, the same as she did in March and July and September.
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How To Support Alzheimer’s Caregivers During The Holidays
Posted on 18 December 2021.
More than 16 million family members and friends are serving as Alzheimer’s caregivers in the U.S. As families approach the holiday season, there are easy ways to support caregivers that can ease the burden of caregiving.
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Self-Administered Test Predicts Early Signs Of Dementia Sooner
Posted on 07 December 2021.
Many people experience forgetfulness as they age, but it’s often difficult to tell if these memory issues are a normal part of aging or a sign of something more serious.
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