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Dementia is a progressive syndrome, meaning that it worsens over time. Identifying early symptoms is key to treating and managing dementia over the long-term. A Quick Definition of Dementia (and How Is It Different from Alzheimer’s?) Dementia is a syndrome (note: not a disease) that encompasses a group of symptoms that affect memory,…
In its 2015 Caregiving in the U.S. report, The National Alliance for Caregiving estimates that approximately 34.2 million adults in the United States have been a caregiver to an adult age 50 or older in the 12 months prior to the study. That equates to approximately 14.3 percent of all adults in the…
The Alzheimer’s Association reports that more than 5 million Americans currently live with Alzheimer’s disease. The sixth leading cause of death in the United States, Alzheimer’s and related dementias are expected to cost the country approximately $259 billion in 2017. Currently, one in three seniors in America dies with Alzheimer’s or another dementia,…
A Definition of Long-Term Health Insurance Long-term health insurance, or long-term care insurance, refers to the type of policy people purchase to cover care for chronic illnesses, disabilities, or other health conditions on a daily basis for an extended period. The majority of employer-based health insurance does not pay for these extended care…
My brother is eight years older than me and has a developmental disability. Social events and situations can be a challenge for both him and our family. We just never know what kind of mood he’ll be in on event day or how he’ll receive the other attendees. With so many unknowns, my…
While children and adults with cerebral palsy have varying degrees of limitations and abilities, some individuals need a lot of care and cannot live independently. Caring for these people is an important job and can be rewarding for family caregivers. On the other hand, caring for someone, even someone you love, can be…
Many people think of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia as one and the same. However, there are some important differences between the two. Whether you have a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia, or you have an aging loved one who is experiencing cognitive and memory issues who has not yet been diagnosed, it’s important…
Choosing the best home care agency for your loved one is a major decision, and it only makes sense to explore your options ahead of time. But just what should you be looking for, and how do you go about finding the best home care agency? The Home Care/Hospice Agency Locator from the…
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