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What if my mom has dementia and doesn't require nursing home care yet?
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Have social services: Have social services in place, visiting nurse, support groups for caregivers, regular follow with your physician and family involvement.
Answered 7/5/2012
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Home health services: Ask your doctor about the type of care she needs at home. Patient safety is the top priority. Also home health services may be very helpful.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Educate and evaluate: Education about dementia is very important. The alzheimers association has a website www.Alz.Org that has helpful information and contacts. Specifically for home safety an occupational therapy evaluation with a tool such as the allen cognitive level test can be very helpful in ensuring your mom has the right help to be safe and have the least amount of stress possible.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Caregiver resources: In terms of resources for caregivers assisting with those with dementia, dr. Most compiled this list of resources with contributions from national and international neuropsychologists: http://cpancf.Com/pdf/dementia%20resources%20for%20caregivers.Pdf.
Answered 1/5/2013
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