It is common for someone who is living with dementia to deny they are experiencing any cognitive issues. There could be many reasons for this. They could be lacking insight, or are flat-out denying it. When we’re unable to recognize changes in our behavior or personality, this can cause problems further down the line. If a loved one is continuing to deny that they have dementia, or they are refusing to go into care, it’s important to help in the right ways. How can you help a dementia patient refusing to go into care?
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Elderly people, especially those with dementia, are particularly susceptible to depression—though, it can be difficult to tell the difference between depression in seniors and early signs of dementia. Thoughtful Care’s caregivers, serving Kansas City, Overland Park, Lees Summit, Olathe, Mission Hills and Prairie Village, are trained to recognize symptoms of elder depression.
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Dementia and memory loss caused by Alzheimer’s or aging can leave seniors vulnerable to health and safety issues in the home. Dementia and Alzheimer’s can also serve as a beacon for unscrupulous individuals who want to take advantage of someone who has trouble remembering day-to-day details, like personal finances, or estate plans.
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Summer is here, fireflies are lighting up the night, barbecue grills are smoking, and kids are running barefoot in the yards of Overland Park and Kansas City. But it’s not all fun and games in the summer. Elderly people in particular are vulnerable to heat waves—this population having experienced a significant increase in cardiovascular deaths related to heat waves since 1999.
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The phone conversation with Jill’s brother was pretty typical of a family member trying to decide the next move for an elderly parent.
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Proper Planning Prevents Problems
Did you know that a simple document can ease the chaos of caregiving for a loved one who has dementia? How, you may ask, can a written document make dementia easier to cope with?
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Whether you’re in a situation where you still have to go to work every day, or you just need some part-time respite, you may decide you’d like some assistance with your role as caring for a person who has Alzheimer’s (or other form of dementia). Adult day care services from Thoughtful Care specialize in caring for people with Alzheimer’s and dementia.
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It’s important for people who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia to stay as engaged and as social as possible. And being able to join in and do some of the things they once loved can improve their quality of life.
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It seems like every time you take your elderly parent to a doctor’s visit, the office wants a new medication list. That can be frustrating, but to be fair, there are some good reasons why they keep asking.
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