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Despite Alzheimer’s disease being the sixth–leading cause of death in the United States, there is still no treatment or cure. People living with Alzheimer’s and dementia (PLWD) are a vulnerable population who often are given poor quality care leading to “higher rates of hospitalization, more emergency department visits, adverse health outcomes, premature institutionalization, and wasted […]
Caring for residents with dementia can be a difficult task, but taking an interdisciplinary approach while caring for residents can go a long way. The following tips on how to approach dementia care are from Caring for the Dementia Resident by Frosini Rubertino, RN, BSN, C-NE, CDONA/LTC, available for purchase here. Person-centered care. CMS requires […]
Approximately half of American seniors fear developing dementia, according to a JAMA Neurology analysis released in November. The study, conducted by University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging researchers in October 2018, questioned 1019 Americans aged between 50 and 64 years, and found that nearly half believed themselves to be at risk for developing […]
A new study published July 1 in the journal Health Affairs found that seniors with dementia who use home care have suffered more severe outcomes stemming from medical emergencies than those in skilled nursing facilities. According to study author Rebecca Gorges, “While Medicaid’s trend to shift long-term care from institutions to the community is intuitively […]
According to a December 2018 JAMA study, comprehensive dementia care may reduce the number of admissions to long-term care facilities, and depending on program costs, may be cost neutral or cost saving. The study states that an estimated 4 to 5 million Americans have Alzheimer disease or another dementia, and sought to determine if comprehensive […]
A May 2018 federal report, National Research Summit on Care, Services, and Supports for Persons with Dementia and their Caregivers, provides 694 recommendations for research and advancing care for people living with dementia. According to LeadingAge, recommendations span 12 themes designed to guide research investments by public and private stakeholders in the field of care, […]
Research has found that individuals with Alzheimer’s disease have an elevated level of the protein called Abeta 42. Canadian neuroscientist Dr. Patrick McGeer and his wife, Dr. Edith McGeer, created a saliva test that can determine a person’s level of this protein, which according to McGeer and his team appears in the same elevated levels […]
Part 2 of this series taken from Serving Residents With Dementia: Transforming Care Strategies for Assisted Living Providers, written by dementia expert Kerry C. Mills, MPA, discussed how to approach residents who have dementia to ensure your presence is welcomed, as well as tips for asking questions to engage, rather than test. Part 3 reviews […]
The Alzheimer’s Association released their 2018 recommendations for dementia care practice intended for professional care providers who work with individuals living with dementia and their families. The recommendations are posted online and will be published in the February issue of The Gerontologist. The new guidance, which contains 56 recommendations across 10 content areas, designates a […]
Part 1 of this series reviewed the first two of eight steps to integrating effective speaking practices with other essential aspects of communication in order to provide quality care to residents with dementia, highlighting the importance of preparation. Part 2 will discuss steps three and four from Serving Residents With Dementia: Transforming Care Strategies for […]