What Financial Assistance is Available for Dementia & Alzheimer’s?
There are several financial assistance programs available for people with dementia and their caregivers, including:
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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 we jump more in depth for each: Dementia Assistance –…
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 health insurance program for people who are 65 or older,…
National Institute on Aging Alzheimer’s and Dementia Work
Yes, the National Institute on Aging (NIA), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), offers grant money for Alzheimer’s research and information. The NIA is a major funder of Alzheimer’s disease research, with a focus on understanding the biological,…
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 Alzheimer’s disease. The 7 stages are: The length and characteristics…
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 can have a profound impact on the child’s development and…
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: One of the earliest and most noticeable signs of dementia is memory loss, which may manifest as difficulty recalling…
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. Each of these can be difficult to treat, but medications and strategies…
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. We found this out after reading this book called The…
50 Healthy Activities and Games for Dementia and AD
We’re always looking for productive and fun ideas for our loved ones with Alzheimer’s and Dementia: Here is a list of 50 games you can play with someone with dementia: Share some of your favorite games or recommendations for loved…