Los centros de urgencias son centros de atención médica que pueden atender la mayoría de las necesidades de salud menores. Sin embargo, los centros de urgencias no pueden atender emergencias médicas graves. Las personas que…
Some advice for people with Dementia: Eating and Drinking. As we get older, there are changes that affect eating. Older adults have less ability to taste and smell. Some people have trouble chewing and swallowing.…
Medicamentos para la pérdida de memoria causada por el Alzheimer and Demencia. Existen varios medicamentos para tratar la pérdida de memoria en personas que padecen Alzheimer. Estos medicamentos también son utilizados para tratar otros tipos…
Many older adults need some support when walking. Different types of walkers work better for different needs. A doctor, physical therapist or other health care provider can help pick the best walker for the person's…
Drugs Used for Memory Loss in Dementia. Several drugs are available to treat memory loss in people with Alzheimer's disease. They are sometimes used in other forms of dementia, too. But, they are mainly for…
How Can You Know if Someone With Special Needs Has Dementia? Dementia - Disabilities. People with special needs live longer now than in the past. This means they can get dementia just like anyone else.…
People with dementia can experience pain, just like anyone else. But, they often react to pain differently than others. There are several reasons for this. One is that people with advanced dementia aren't able to…
The Family Medical Leave Act, or FMLA, is a federal law that helps workers keep their jobs when they need time off for their own health condition, or the health of a family member. FMLA…
Cuando una persona es diagnosticada con demencia puede sentirse indefensa y sin esperanzas. Es común preocuparse sobre el tiempo, los gastos médicos y sobre qué pasará en el futuro. La espiritualidad puede ayudarles a algunas…
A discharge Journey is when a person leaves the hospital to go home. People can also be discharged from the emergency department (ED), nursing home, or rehabilitation center. Older adults and their caregivers need to…
