If you have a loved one who has dementia, you are probably aware that the disease progresses in stages. The various stages represent different levels of cognitive decline and what […]
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The Functional Assessment Staging Tool (FAST) is a dependable method often used to assess the current state of dementia in patients. It offers a thorough and effective evaluation of functional
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World Alzheimer’s Day is celebrated every year on September 21st. Alzheimer’s is considered a common type of dementia, accounting for up to 80% of all dementia cases worldwide. If you
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Since Medicare Hospice coverage was established in 1982, more patients choose hospice for end-of-life care. Hospice care maximizes the quality of life and supports caregivers in the final stages of
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Alzheimer’s disease is the kind of dementia that affects memory, judgment, and thinking. It usually creates confusion, trouble recognizing familiar surroundings or people, and trouble finding the right words or
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Seeing a loved one lose their cognitive abilities due to dementia is incredibly challenging. Many people don’t realize there’s a way to alleviate families’ difficulties. Hospice care is ideal for
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