Are you or a loved one dealing with an Alzheimer’s diagnosis? Check out this advice from the National Institute on Aging to make sure appropriate legal and financial plans are in place: Start discussions early. The rate of decline differs for each person with Alzheimer’s disease, and his or her ability to be involved in planning will decline […]
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The following is an introductory message from Paul Gionfriddo, President and CEO of Mental Health America: May is Mental Health Month, and it has never been more important than this year. Until now, there were still some people who believed that mental health wasn’t everyone’s concern. They thought that our annual mental health resources – even
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Shopping for healthy food can be hard if you’re on a fixed income, but you can still eat healthy on a budget. Once you’ve decided how much you can spend on food, find grocery store ads, apps, or websites to see what is on sale and plan meals around featured items. You can: Ask about
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Sometimes you can no longer care for a person with Alzheimer’s disease at home. Choosing a long-term residential facility may seem overwhelming. Here are some steps you can take to make your search easier: Decide what care option might work best for you and your family member. Options include continuing care retirement communities, assisted living facilities, group
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This webinar is being offered online and by phone.
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Long-term care covers a group of services that are designed to meet a person’s healthcare needs. These services help people live as independently and safely as possible when they can no longer perform daily activities on their own. These services may be provided at home by family and friends, in a facility like a nursing
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Evidence review on dementia care and caregiving intervention now available for public comment Melinda Kelley, Director, NIA Office of Legislation, Policy, and International Activities (OLPIA) In 2018, NIA embarked on a collaboration with the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) and the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) to assess care and
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Do you have trouble lifting that gallon of milk? This arm curl exercise, from Go4Life, may help. All you’ll need are two hand-held weights or two evenly weighted objects, such as soup cans or filled bottles of water. Tip: As you progress, use a heavier weight and alternate arms until you can lift the weight comfortably
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Many people have a hard time describing pain. Before you head to your appointment, take some time to think about answers to these questions the doctor or nurse may ask you: Where does it hurt? When did the pain start? Does it come and go? What does it feel like? Is the pain sharp, dull,
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Receiving an Alzheimer’s diagnosis can be difficult. These steps can help you understand what to do next: Learn about Alzheimer’s disease from reliable sources like the National Institute on Aging. Get regular medical care through appointments with your primary care doctor or specialists like neurologists. Find local services and support. Try contacting the Eldercare Locatoror your local Alzheimer’s Association chapter when getting
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