Introduction Alzheimer’s – and other forms of dementia – are menacing and oppressive diseases. First and foremost, they take their toll on those who are directly afflicted. But they can …
Does Alzheimer’s Disease Disprove the Existence of a ‘Soul’?
Introduction So far, most of my content has dealt with Alzheimer’s proofing in home-modification scenarios and other long-term-care conversations. But, today, I thought I would venture off the beaten path …
Intro to Medicaid: Medicaid Vs. Medicare; Long-Term Care
My dad Jim died of Alzheimer’s disease in 2016. In order to help pay for my dad’s nursing home care, my mom had to reduce her already modest assets as …
Intro to Family Councils in Long-Term-Care Facilities
People can end up in nursing-home and other long-term-care environments for any of several reasons. And residents may run the gamut in terms of their levels of awareness and disability. …