| 1/30/2010 | Josephine, FL |
Elderly mom with Dementia
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| | Q: Hi Karen;
I live in Tampa Florida and I`m trying to gather information on how best to care for my mom who is progressively getting worst with her dementia. Currently she and my dad are both pretty independent and still living at home in Puerto Rico,but we . . . (click subject to read entire post) |
| | A:
Dear J.,
These links look at medicare and home health in Puerto Rico:
http://www.aarpsegundajuventud.org/english/drugs/2004-nov/medicare_pr.htm
http://www.carepathways.com/HC-state-PR.cfm
Best of luck; thanks for writing in.
Karen L. Rice, LNHA, . . . (click subject to read entire post) |
| 1/6/2010 | deb, OH |
sundowners
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| | Q: is there way to make them sleep at night |
| | A: Dear D.,
Studies show people with Sundowner’s Syndrome have a tendency to have sleep disturbances. For some, hallucinations and agitation caused by Sundowner’s Syndrome can also cause sleep disturbances.
Good to avoid caffeine, sugar and liquids before . . . (click subject to read entire post) |
| 1/2/2010 | Monica, IN |
dementia/brain injury
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| | Q: My 71 year old father has a 3 year old fontal lobe brain injury and dementia I am desprately trying to find a long term care facility that will accept him, he is agitated and combative and is presently in a locked unit under the care of a psychiatrist. He . . . (click subject to read entire post) |
| | A: Dear M.,
Suggest to have father’s legal representative bring a neurologist into the case for evaluation of father then collaboration with current psychiatrist. If at all possible, work with the folks at the Indiana Alzheimer Disease Center in India . . . (click subject to read entire post) |
| 12/1/2009 | Nancy, VA |
finding a Special Care Unit
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| | Q: Hi Karen: I am in the Northern VA area and looking for a special care unit for my dad who has dementia. He has been living independently but things changed suddenly and now will need to live with supervision. Is there a way to find out what places will ta . . . (click subject to read entire post) |
| | A: Dear N.,
Refer you to "Longterm Care" link listed at the top of Carepathways.com. There are search tools here you may use to research services in your area. Follow-up with each service to personally inquire about the financing piece.
Contact local Area . . . (click subject to read entire post) |
| 11/16/2009 | susan, TN |
alzhemimer patient
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| | Q: I live in Brentwood Tenn. and I have a aunt at another facility now .
But a friend of her`s is moving to cornerstone I need to know a little about it and also where are you located near my address. I am 8 min.
from her now. But I am not pleased where she . . . (click subject to read entire post) |
| | A: Dear S.,
Refer you to "Long-term Care" tab at the top of Carepathways.com. One way to research Cornerstone is through the Nursing Home Inspector. Always good to tour facility personally and to interview the management team who will be happy to show you t . . . (click subject to read entire post) |
| 11/16/2009 | jodi, KY |
adult diapers
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| | Q: Does medicaid pay for adult diapers? What else do they pay for? We cant find a nursing facility to take my mother in law (stage 3) alzheimers, do you have any recommendations?
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| | A: Dear J.,
Refer you to "Long-term Care" tab at the top of Carepathways.com
for tools you may use to research facilities that offer dementia care. Follow-up with each facility about their philosophy of care for end stage. If they do not have one in place, . . . (click subject to read entire post) |
| 11/1/2009 | John, AZ |
80 year old needs in home care
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| | Q: My Mother is 80 and has some dementia. She is currently in a nursing facility and wants to go home. I`m certain she can`t manage alone. Is there anyone that could provide in-home care or live-in care in the Bullhead City area?
Thanks.
John S. Thiede . . . (click subject to read entire post) |
| | A: Dear J.,
Best to check with mother’s physician about her current care needs and if her needs can be met by home health. If home health becomes an option for you, call the home health services in your area and ask if their staff are trained in demen . . . (click subject to read entire post) |
| 11/1/2009 | Sheila, IN |
Does Medicare/2ndary ins pay for these services...
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| | Q: Karen,
Does Medicare pay for any of the services for home health care or is this strictly private pay for the following services:
1) Medication administration
2) Hygiene/Toileting/Dressing/Bathing
3) Meal preparation & Dietary Planning
4) Nurse Case . . . (click subject to read entire post) |
| | A: Dear S.,
Medicare reimbursements for home care are those ordered by physician. Private insurances vary in coverage.
For listing of my professional services, refer you to
www.alzheimerfamilycaremanagement.com. To arrange for a service contract, please s . . . (click subject to read entire post) |
| 11/1/2009 | Amy, TX |
my mom
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| | Q: Hi Karen,
My Father passed away last week. He has been the sole caregiver of my mom, who has had alzheimer`s for 10 years. I am taking her out of the nursing home she has been in for almost two weeks, so she can be in a facility in the town where I live. . . . (click subject to read entire post) |
| | A: Dear A.,
To prepare for placement, ask mother’s physician about her specific care needs plus good for you to have mom’s social history fresh in your mind. Carefully research services which best support your mother’s needs and be flexibl . . . (click subject to read entire post) |
| 10/30/2009 | Glenda, AZ |
alzheimer care facility
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| | Q: I am looking for a good facility in Las Vegas Nevada to move my aount who has alzehiemer. I don`t know the sstage. She does have monitor. Can you suggest one or some to call me or my brother. My aunt is 75 and gets social security. His email is turnerdext . . . (click subject to read entire post) |
| | A: Dear G.,
Suggest to have the legal representative for your aunt speak with her physician to learn the woman’s specific care needs before researching services. The local Area Agency on Aging and Alzheimer’s Association chapter may have a list . . . (click subject to read entire post) |
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