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Best Films about Dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease
Here are the Top 9 greatest and most eloquent movies about Dementia or Alzheimer's Disease: "Still Alice" (2014) - Based on a book of the same title, Julianne Moore stars…
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What Financial Assistance is Available for Dementia & Alzheimer’s?
There are several financial assistance programs available for people with dementia and their caregivers, including: Medicaid: Medicaid is a joint federal and state program that provides health coverage for low-income…
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Assisted Living, Nursing Homes, Memory Care and Home Attendants for Dementia
Assisted living, nursing home, home attendants, and memory care are all options for long-term care for individuals with dementia or other disabilities. Here is a brief overview of each, before…
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Decoding Medicare vs. Medicaid for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Long Term Care
Medicare and Medicaid are two different US government-sponsored healthcare programs. Medicare is primarily based on age or disability status while Medicaid is based on financial need. Medicare is a federal…
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National Institute on Aging Alzheimer’s and Dementia Work
man with grey hair touching wall calendar and head Yes, the National Institute on Aging (NIA), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), offers grant money for Alzheimer's research…
How Long Does Each Stage of Dementia Last?
The 7 stages of dementia are part of the "Global Deterioration Scale" developed by Dr. Barry Reisberg and are commonly used as a general guide to describe the progression of…
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Childhood Dementia – What is it?
Childhood dementia, also known as pediatric dementia, is a rare but debilitating condition that affects children and teenagers. It is characterized by a decline in cognitive and behavioral functioning, which…
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8 Signs and Symptoms of Dementia
The early signs and symptoms of dementia can vary depending on the type of dementia, but some common early indicators include: Memory loss: One of the most common early signs…
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Dementia – What Psychological Symptoms Often Occur in Individuals?
Dementia can cause a plethora of psychological conditions and ailments. Here we'll break down a lot of the major symptoms and how they can be treated by caregivers. Delusions: false…
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Diet, Veggies, 12/3 Keto Benefits for Dementia
Increasing ketone bodies and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) levels, and modifying one's diet and eating habits, may have positive effects on cognitive function and brain health in individuals with dementia.…