| 8/11/2010 | Esther, NC |
Mom
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| | Q: My mother has early stages of Dementia. She is confused at times, but fuctional. She is currently in a skilled nursing home for rehab receiving care for a leg injury.What type of home care would she require to be productive at home once she is dischared? |
| | A: Dear E.,
Mother’s care needs should be identified at discharge; followup with physician if unclear. The home health agency you contract with will need to know the precise care plan/needs so they can match the needs with the appropriate level of ass . . . (click subject to read entire post) |
| 8/4/2010 | kevin, KY |
care
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| | Q: my name is kevin an my mom has been caring for my dad for several years now ,he has alzheimers i mean she does everything for him shower shave restroom putting clothes on sometimes has to feed him ,she is a wonderful woman for someone to do all that but s . . . (click subject to read entire post) |
| | A: Dear K.,
Home care for Alzheimer’s is certainly a challenge and very hard on a spouse. Suggest you contact your Area Agency on Aging to inquire about programs mother may qualify for. Also contact your local Alzheimer’s Association to learn ab . . . (click subject to read entire post) |
| 7/20/2010 | Suzanne, AZ |
sibling issues re: mother with MCI
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| | Q: I reside in AZ, brother in CA and sister in St Louis, MO. Mother lives 3 hrs west of StL, was diagnosed last June by a neurologist with MCI...she is on Namenda but we have seen a progression in her illness as of late, safety issues etc. We all work full t . . . (click subject to read entire post) |
| | A: Dear S.,
I believe the mediation process would greatly benefit your case. Please refer to my website (listed below)to learn more on those options then email me there with the best way, day and time for you to be reached.
Kindest Regards,
Karen L. Rice . . . (click subject to read entire post) |
| 7/19/2010 | Jessie, NJ |
finding help
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| | Q: I am currently dissable and suffering from multiple health problems to the point that I cannot due house chores. For example: cleaning, doing laundry, taking the dogs out, cooking. I am looking for someone that has some type of health expereince but also . . . (click subject to read entire post) |
| | A: Dear J.,
Suggest you begin with speaking with your local Area Agency on Aging to learn about programs available like the Meals on Wheels program. You may qualify.
Services will cost less if you do not require nursing care. Research home health agencies . . . (click subject to read entire post) |
| 7/9/2010 | Vicenta, MD |
caregiver employment if possible hire me asap pls.
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| | Q: Karen right now I am in Kuwait with my husband for a vacation or visitor visa. I`m a nurse but not board passers. I have experience already in one of the hospital in the Philippines as a nursing aid only just because i`m not licensed yet. Is there a poss . . . (click subject to read entire post) |
| | A: Most likely will need to take a referesher certification course as varies from state to state within our country alot and expect even more from another country. These courses can take 6 to 12 weeks or so and often offered in nursing homes for free if agre . . . (click subject to read entire post) |
| 7/9/2010 | Sharon, UT |
Unwilling but needy parents
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| | Q: How do you get help for parents when they refuse to see that they need help?
I am one of four children and the only one living in Utah. Our father is 97 and falls frequently. Our mother is 83 an has Alzheimer`s. They are living alone, but it is becoming . . . (click subject to read entire post) |
| | A: Dear S.,
You are blessed to have the cooperation and appreciation of your father and siblings regarding your position and efforts. Good to keep in mind that you are dealing with Alzheimer’s disease when you face mom’s opinions and actions. Wh . . . (click subject to read entire post) |
| 7/5/2010 | joanne, NY |
apartment or facility for couple
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| | Q: Is there such a place for an elderly couple where one is handicap (stroke victim) and can walk with little assistance and the spouse is 80% capable? A nursing home is not an option being that Mom can function without assistance. Dad needs some help to be . . . (click subject to read entire post) |
| | A: Dear J.,
Suggest you consider assisted living facilities, continuing care retirement communities or perhaps apartments which offer assistance options. Carepathways.com has search tools you can use to obtain services available to you in New York.
Best o . . . (click subject to read entire post) |
| 6/12/2010 | Roseann, TX |
Early onset
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| | Q: What are the early signs of this disorder? |
| | A: Dear R.,
Early symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) may be overlooked
because they resemble signs of natural aging. Older adults who begin
to notice a persistent mild memory loss of recent events may have a condition called mild cognitive impairmen . . . (click subject to read entire post) |
| 5/23/2010 | George, NV |
Azheimer`s (middle to late stage)
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| | Q: In Carson City, Nevada, I am seeking a facility that will provide 24 hr. care, including feeding, toilet assistance, bathing, dressing and changing briefs, and all other related assistance for a 83 yr old lady that cannot walk, feed herself, or dress hers . . . (click subject to read entire post) |
| | A: Dear Mr. G.,
Research tools are available for you to conduct a facility search. Please refer to Facility Match and Nursing Home Inspector at Carepathways.com or at my website (see below) on the Preferred Websites page.
However, if you desire to contrac . . . (click subject to read entire post) |
| 5/22/2010 | Cheryl, NJ |
Alzheimer`s
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| | Q: Hello,
My girlfriend`s dad was the caregiver of his wife who has alzheimers disease and he just recently died. She and her sisters brought the mom to live with one of the sisters in Burlington, New Jersey. They can`t afford to put her in a longterm care f . . . (click subject to read entire post) |
| | A: Dear C.,
Is one sibling designated as mother’s legal representative (i.e. Power of Attorney for healthcare)? The legal representative should meet with mother’s physician to learn care needs and if these can be met through home health. If home . . . (click subject to read entire post) |
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