Hospital patients with dementia and other causes of confusion have longer stays and worse treatment outcomes than people without the condition, research led by the University of Stirling has found.
Alzheimer's Q&A: What does 'mixed dementia' mean?
Mixed dementia is a term used when someone has more than one type of dementia. Most commonly, mixed dementia is the terminology used when someone has been diagnosed with both Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia. However, it can also refer to a combination of Alzheimer’s disease and any other type of dementia. Physicians sometimes call this condition dementia-multifactorial.
Caregiving for People With Dementia Who Hallucinate
“What are you doing,” I asked my father.
“I’m babysitting.”
“What?”
“The kids are here.”
“Which kids?”
“You know, the kids from the neighborhood. They like to come here and play … they should be in the other room.”
Poverty & stress put people at greater risk of dementia – Alzheimer’s experts
The stress of poverty and life in disadvantaged neighborhoods raises the likelihood of Alzheimer’s disease, and African Americans are one-and-a-half times more at risk of developing the cognitive disorder than whites, several new studies find.
A single major stressful event early in life can significantly damage a person’s cognitive health later on, according to a study by the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, which was presented at the 2017 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in London this weekend.
Fitness and Aging Well: A Vital Correlation
How vital is fitness to aging well? Very. A recent study of participants in the 2015 National Senior Games, also known as the Senior Olympics, revealed that the typical participant had a fitness age of more than 20 years younger than his or her chronological age. According to the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, fitness age is determined by a measure of cardiovascular endurance and is a better predictor of longevity than chronological age.
Nursing Facilities, Staffing, Residents and Facility Deficiencies, 2009 Through 2015
Nursing facilities are one part of the long-term care delivery system that also includes home and community based services, but their relatively high cost has led them to be the focus of much attention from policymakers. Medicaid plays a major role in financing nursing facility care in the United States, and recent policy proposals to limit federal financing for Medicaid may lead to cuts in eligibility or scope of coverage for long-term care services. In addition, new regulations, effective November 2016, aim to address longstanding challenges in quality and safety in nursing facilities.
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12 Things About Dementia People Wish They'd Known Earlier
Perhaps you've heard the phrases, "What you don't know can't hurt you" or "Ignorance is bliss." While that may be true some of the time, it's often not accurate when coping with dementia. Having worked with thousands of people impacted by Alzheimer's or another type of dementia, I can testify to the fact that there are definitely things that, as caregivers, they wish they would have known earlier about dementia.
7 Signs of Caregiver Burnout
If you're the primary caregiver of someone with Alzheimer's disease or another dementia, you may have experienced the honor and privilege of providing care for your loved one. It's also possible, however, that the challenges of that role are overwhelming at times.
Because Alzheimer's progress involves mental, emotional, and physical changes, being a caregiver can be difficult. In fact, the very nature of caring for someone on a full-time basis can lead to frustration.
NCBAC Offers "True" Certifications to NAHCA: Certifications Use Same Methodologies as Doctors, Nurses and Other Healthcare Professionals Across the US
The National Certification Board for Alzheimer & Aging Care (NCBAC™) announces recognition program for National Association of Health Care Assistants (NAHCA) members. NAHCA members are now entitled to special rates for Certified Alzheimer Caregiver (CAC™) and Certified Alzheimer Educator (CAEd™) certification examinations.
NCBAC™ Certifications Included in New Jersey’s Industry Valued Credential List – A Key Workforce Development Effort
The National Certification Board for Alzheimer and Aging Care has a mission to provide quality training and certification for those caring for the country's aging population. Two key elements of their program are to offer true certifications for Alzheimer Educators (CAEs™) and Alzheimer Caregivers (CAC™). The certifications are developed through an extensive process that begins with gathering detailed data about the actual work being performed by caregivers. The real-life data is used to benchmark core competencies and knowledge from current caregivers and related professionals working in dementia care. This is the same process used to develop certifications for doctors and nurses throughout the US.
How Is Caring for Men Different?
When it comes to helping aging parents, there can be many differences in how you can and should approach Dad vs. Mom from the get go. Caring for your father or husband or uncle or grandfather or brother can require unique communication choices and understanding of their needs.