Celebrating Special Occasions When a Loved One Has Dementia AgingCare Newsletter Wednesday, 10 February 2021

 Celebrating Special Occasions When a Loved One Has Dementia

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Wednesday, 10 February 2021 

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11 Ways to Keep Your Marriage Healthy While Caregiving

The strain of caring for an aging parent (or in-law) takes a serious toll on a family caregiver’s relationship with their spouse. Use these tips to keep your marriage strong and prevent caregiver burnout from overwhelming both of you.

Advance Care Directives: Preparations for the Unforeseeable Future

An advance medical directive is a legal document that identifies a person’s health care preferences in the event they become unable to make decisions for themselves. Advance care planning provides invaluable guidance and peace of mind for family members.

Medicaid or Medicare: Who Pays for Nursing Home Fees?

The high cost of a nursing home stay can overwhelm seniors and their family members very quickly. Depending on the circumstances, Medicare, Medicaid or both programs may be used to cover nursing home expenses.

Celebrating Special Occasions When a Loved One Has Dementia

When a senior has dementia, celebrating holidays, birthdays and other special occasions becomes increasingly complicated. I found that, especially on Valentine's Day, helping my parents honor their years of love and marriage did serve a purpose.

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Questions and Discussion from Caregivers

Q: Assisted living bought out, $800 new service fees, no new contract--eek! What can I do?

Her facility was bought out in July. November we get letter that rent increases 6%, and letter specified new rent amount. January bill includes new rate PLUS new fees...no notice, no sign-off meeting, no new contract. Do I have any standing here?

Q: Does POA for medical care give us ability to make decisions that my mom agrees with, or can we make decisions that she disagrees with?

My mom needs in-home care or a move - but she refuses- but with POA can we “force” anything?? We don’t have guardianship.

Q: Does anybody have experience with someone with combative behavior and a home caregiver?

Do home care agencies for elderly people have the experience and ability to handle difficulty that someone with dementia has as the condition progresses?

Q: Wheelchair safety, anything that can be added to prevent falls?

Since moving to memory care, he is slightly agitated and keeps slipping out of a wheelchair or lounger. I've been told that "seat belts" are not permitted. Is there something that can be added to prevent him from repeated soft falls.

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