SCO Blog June 2016 Thank you so much for your question. Dementia is a very scary and frequently seen diagnosis. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, someone develops the disease every 66 seconds in the United States. Statistics show that 1 in 9 over the age of 65 have Alzheimer’s Disease and there are now over […]
Discharge discussions and planning from a hospital should start at admission. I am hopeful that you have connected with both his hospital case manager and his charge nurse. If not, this is very important to do quickly. The combination of these two individuals or roles will be vital in ensuring that dad has what is […]
Thank you so much for the question! In the reality of the healthcare and financial worlds, we find that having the proper legal documents in place is always best. This is for everyone over the age of 18! Although the GA Advance Directive for Healthcare is available for free online – we strongly recommend a […]
This statement was taken from a recent phone call to our Aging Life Care Manager in charge of initial intake and education with families. For a bit of backstory – the daughter was concerned about mom’s declining cognitive abilities and abilities to care for herself in her home. She felt it was time for mom […]
Thank you for your question! As I always say when I speak to families about nursing home placement for residential care, “No one ever dreams of getting older and living in a nursing home.” However, nursing home level of care is the reality for many of our loved ones for a variety of reasons. The […]
This is something that comes up quite frequently in conversations with our clients – so, we wanted to take a few moments to highlight a portion of the risk factors for increased falls. Please take a few moments to think through the factors below involving those for whom you care: – Lower extremity weakness/numbness – […]
Thank you so much for your question, Charles. I think this has to be a well-considered decision before another purchase is made. Here are a few things for you guys to consider. There is a strong correlation seen in research between hearing loss (as a form of sensory deprivation) and depression – and also many […]
Thank you so much for your question! I am glad that our newsletter this month has increased your awareness and concern for your mom’s potential experience of pain. First, with those that are cognitively impaired, we should not assume that mom cannot disclose her pain verbally. It’s important if cues are seen that we continue […]
Thank you so much for your question! This is a question we hear quite a bit – and yes, you are completely correct for a variety of reasons. Nursing home placement for residential care (when someone goes to live at the nursing home and this becomes their primary residence) is one of the most difficult […]
Thank you so much for your question – and what a confusing thing that this can be! Both support groups and group psychotherapy (also known as group therapy or treatment groups) share quite a few characteristics – as both bring people together who are dealing with similar issues or concerns. Here are the key differences […]
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