| 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 | 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) |
| 10/16/2009 | Maria, NJ |
Need a Home Health Services
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| | Q: My mother is 72yrs old and suffers from dementia i am trying to get home health care for her but all she has is medicare can you pls help me.
Thank you,
Maria Guerrero
. . . (click subject to read entire post) |
| | A: Dear M.,
Suggest you contact mother’s physician about her care needs. Medicare pays for home healthcare that the doctor orders. Good to contact the Area Agency on Aging to learn what programs your mother perhaps qualifies for. They may also have a . . . (click subject to read entire post) |
| 10/16/2009 | Carol, NV |
Alzheimers Care
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| | Q: Karen -
My brother and I need assistance. My mother has been diagnosed with Alzheimer`s. She is to the point where she can`t be left alone, She does not need assistance bathing, using the toilet and eating. She does need to be reminded to take medication . . . (click subject to read entire post) |
| | A: Dear C.,
Good place to start is your local Alzheimer’s Association who may have a list of dementia care providers in your area you can meet with. The Area Agency on Aging is another good resource.
As you research services, inquire about their phil . . . (click subject to read entire post) |
| 9/17/2009 | Kim, MN |
moving my mother with alzheimer`s
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| | Q: My mother has recently been diagnosed with alz. I have seen it coming on for a long time but was unable to do anything about it because somehow my brother (who lives 3 states away) got power of attorney of her. Now, the assisted living place she lives(an . . . (click subject to read entire post) |
| | A: Dear K.,
The way in which person’s with Alzheimer’s bond with those in their world often is puzzling and heart wrenching to the family. It becomes very emotional as the elder progresses; often their choices and connections are mystifying. It . . . (click subject to read entire post) |
| 9/16/2009 | Lisa, AL |
Alzhehmers Care
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| | Q: Is there any programs to help pay for the care of my mom who has Alzh.?
We can not afford the care and she only has a SS income |
| | A: Dear L.,
For information specific to your state, suggest you contact:
Alabama Department of Senior Services
770 Washington Avenue RSA Plaza Suite 470
Montgomery, Alabama 36130
(334) 242-5743 1-(877)-425-2243
1-800-AGELINE (1-800-243-5463)
Fax (334) 242 . . . (click subject to read entire post) |
| 9/3/2009 | gina, OH |
Alzheimer facility
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| | Q: I would like to open a home for people with alzheimers. Where would I find the State regulations on opening a home. Also, would you ahve any helpful information for a new start up. Thank You Gina |
| | A: Dear G.,
A lot depends on what type of home you want to open. This link addresses Ohio law for nursing home and residential care:
http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/3721
Suggest contacting Ohio Department of Health on the status of licensed beds. Best startup a . . . (click subject to read entire post) |
| 8/5/2009 | Ellen, CA |
Assistance home care
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| | Q: I am a volunteer for Vitas Hospice and I have a family that is looking for assistance with their mother. They are looking for part-time help with a caregiver that is familar with Alzheimer patient. Can you suggest were we can find a partime caregiver. Tha . . . (click subject to read entire post) |
| | A: Dear E.,
Many times people place an ad in the newspaper. You can check here at Carepathways.com and also work through home health agencies and local Alzheimer’s Association.
Good to review this training link:
http://www.silverchairlearning.com/c . . . (click subject to read entire post) |
| 7/24/2009 | John, MA |
Medicare coverage for Alzheimers
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| | Q: My Mom has dementia which is progressing. It is further amplified by my father who controls and dominates their life. She has no identity or control of her life anymore. She can still function but she has low self-esteem and confidence. My sisters and I h . . . (click subject to read entire post) |
| | A: Dear J.,
Medicare guidelines are in line with physican orders which are the basis of a claim. Suggest you contact Home Health Agencies that have staff trained in dementia care. I feel $25 an hour is high unless the doctor orders nursing service for mom. . . . (click subject to read entire post) |
