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…
The combination of dementia & guns is a dangerous mix. Many older Americans own a gun. If they develop dementia, it creates a very serious situation. People with dementia often don't realize how dangerous their…
A una persona se le da de alta cuando sale de un hospital, de una sala de urgencias, de una residencia de ancianos y convalecientes o de un centro de rehabilitación para ir a casa.…
Loss can happen at any age, but it is more common as people get older. Common losses for older adults are the deaths of loved ones, loss of a job and income, loss of health,…
Muchas personas mayores usan bastones para mantener el equilibrio, o después de una lesión o para aliviar dolores leves. Hay diferentes tipos de bastones dependiendo de las necesidades. Un doctor, un fisioterapeuta u otro proveedor…
Consejos para personas con Demencia: Comportamientos erráticos y deambulación. Las personas con demencia pueden tener un comportamiento errático o deambular. Pueden sentirse confundidos acerca de donde están o a donde quieren ir, pueden alejarse o…
