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New Resource Available on the Treatment of Behavioral Changes in Persons with Dementia

When faced with a dementia diagnosis, it can be difficult to determine the best course of care. CATCH-ON staff and partners developed free online education that: Takes an in-depth look at the nonpharmacologic interventions available to persons living with ADRD and their caregivers Explores pharmacologic interventions that can also address behavioral symptoms Introduces an action plan […]

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Dental Care for Persons Living with Dementia

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A person with dementia may forget how to brush his or her teeth or forget why it’s important. A caregiver may have to assist or take a more hands-on approach. Proper oral care is necessary to prevent eating difficulties, digestive problems and infections. Weight loss and loss of appetite can be associated with poor dental

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Public Health and Advanced Care Planning for Persons Living with Dementia

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Advance care planning and end-of-life care are increasingly being considered public health issues in the United States. The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials recently released Advance Care Planning for Alzheimer’s Patients as a Public Health Issue, an issue brief that identifies the role of state health departments, public health agencies, and healthcare workforce

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Medicare Coverage of Care Planning Toolkit for Providers

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In 2017, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) began paying healthcare providers for care planning services for individuals with cognitive impairments. The Alzheimer’s Association, with the help of an expert task force, created a toolkit to help providers understand how to conduct a care planning visit under the new CMS code. The toolkit

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Reducing Potentially Preventable Hospitalizations

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Among people living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias, 25% experience a preventable hospitalization, and such preventable hospitalizations cost Medicare nearly $2.6 billion in 2013. Hospitalizations for people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias also increase risk for delirium, falls, pressure ulcers, untreated pain, and functional decline — impacts that can hinder or delay recovery after a

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Caregivers—have you and the person you care for had these vaccinations?

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Caregivers, please talk to your doctor about getting the vaccinations you need. Also, make sure that the person with Alzheimer’s is also current on the following immunizations: • Flu • Pneumococcal Disease • Tetanus and Diphtheria • Shingles • Measles, Mumps, and Rubella Learn more about vaccinations for older adults in the AgePage Shots for

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Types of Dementia

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Dementia is a general term for loss of memory and other mental abilities that is severe enough to interfere with daily life. While Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, it is not the only kind. Below is a list of other types of diseases that can also affect brain health. Dementia with

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Become a Dementia Friend

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Dementia Friendly America, a national collaborative just launched the Dementia Friends program in the United States. Dementia Friends is a global initiative that began in the United Kingdom and aims to empower and educate individuals about dementia. Dementia Friends is designed to raise awareness about dementia and educate individuals and communities about how they can

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Exercise for Persons with Dementia

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Exercise helps keep their muscles, joints, and heart in good shape, while also helping maintain a healthy weight and promote good sleep. Being active and getting exercise helps people with Alzheimer’s disease feel better. Here are some tips to get started: • Be realistic about how much activity can be done at one time. Several

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Communication Strategies for Caregivers

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As a caregiver, you might feel impatient when the person with Alzheimer’s struggles to find words or forgets what they want to say. Here are some ways to communicate more effectively with your loved one: • Ask questions that require a yes or no answer. For example, you could say, “Are you tired?” instead of

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