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From the NIA: Help Us Improve Dementia Care and Caregiving

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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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Communicating with Older Patients—Info for Professionals

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Given the COVID-19 outbreak, many medical practices are communicating with patients in different ways, like telehealth. This makes good communication even more important between health care teams and older patients. There are many ways that professionals can improve their communication skills, including: Using the patient’s preferred form of address to show respect. Establishing a rapport

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Check Out These Online Caregiving Resources

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Caregivers—we are here to help you! Whether you’ve been caring for someone for a long time or are just getting started, you can find helpful information on our website. Check out our resources on: Long-term care Advance care planning Long-distance caregiving Alzheimer’s and related dementia caregiving If you are interested in dementia caregiving, check out

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3 Steps For Finding Long-term Alzheimer’s Care

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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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Information for Professionals: Tips for Communicating with Older Patients

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Given the COVID-19 outbreak, many medical practices are communicating with patients in different ways, like telehealth. This makes good communication even more important between health care teams and older patients.  There are many ways that professionals can improve their communication skills, including: Using the patient’s preferred form of address to show respect. Establishing a rapport

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4 Tips for Visiting the Doctor with a Person with Alzheimer's

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Regular medical care is important for a person with Alzheimer’s disease. These 4 tips may make appointments easier on both you and your loved one: Make an appointment during the person’s best time of day and when the office is not very crowded. Let the office staff know before the visit about the person’s Alzheimer’s

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