A diagnosis of dementia, or other cognitive impairment, all too often leads to denial on the part of the person who is affected and on their families as well.
Tag Archive | "elderly"
Dementia: Consequences Of Failing To Do An Estate Plan
Posted on 08 October 2018.
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The Storm Within: Protecting Loved Ones With Dementia During Florence
Posted on 26 September 2018.
As Hurricane Florence barreled toward her coastal community, Patty Younts grappled with a question: Where should a person with dementia go?
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Six Tips To Reduce Confusion In Older Patients After Surgery
Posted on 24 September 2018.
The longer you live the more likely you will develop a medical condition that requires surgery or a procedure.
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Day-Tripping: People In Pain Hop Aboard The Canna-Bus
Posted on 22 September 2018.
Shirley Avedon, 90, had never been a cannabis user. But carpal tunnel syndrome and an aversion to conventional steroid and surgical treatments is prompting her to consider some new options.
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Trying To Protect Seniors, The Most Vulnerable, From Formidable Foe Florence
Posted on 14 September 2018.
Perhaps no other population is as vulnerable during a hurricane as frail, older adults, especially those who are homebound or living in nursing homes.
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Assisted Living Kicks Out Frail ’Cause ‘We Can’t Take Care Of You Any Longer’
Posted on 10 September 2018.
Evictions top the list of grievances about assisted living received by long-term care ombudsmen across the U.S.
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