Village Caregiving reports that in-home care for seniors with dementia fosters independence, safety, and companionship, benefiting both patients and caregivers.
Nursing homes in the United States care for increasing numbers of people with dementia, yet many lack access to geriatric psychiatrists, behavioral neurologists and other specialists who may help ...
A new Medicare program covering services for at-home nursing care for dementia patients has received the green light to expand nationwide following a yearlong pilot program. It’s a first for Medicare, ...
Alzheimer’s disease not only robs patients of their memory, but most will experience anxiety or become agitated as it ...
Older people living with dementia require ongoing support, understanding, and care. For many family members, caring for their loved one brings many responsibilities. Sometimes, it can be overwhelming.
An Invited Commentary published Wednesday in JAMA Network Open highlights vital new consensus on when to refer dementia patients to specialist palliative care. The commentary, authored by Laura J.
For many seniors — including the more than 66 million Americans who are beneficiaries of Medicare, the federal health insurance program primarily for older adults — age-related cognitive decline is a ...
More family members and seniors are considering in-home care as a superior option to traditional nursing home facilities. In-home care allows your loved one with dementia to spend time in a familiar ...