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- What are the benefits of a short term rehabilitation stay?
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- It is the transition between hospital and home. It will decrease your risk of being hospitalized for the same condition.
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- What are the various stages of the disease?
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- Staging systems provide useful frames of reference for understanding how the disease may unfold and for making future plans. But it is important to note that not everyone will experience the same symptoms or progress at the same rate. People with Alzheimer’s die an average of four to six years after diagnosis, but the duration of the disease can vary from three to 20 years. Early Stage: Friends, family or co-workers begin to notice deficiencies. Problems with memory or concentration may be measurable in clinical testing or discernible during a detailed medical interview. Common difficulties include: • Word- or name-finding problems noticeable to family or close associates • Decreased ability to remember names when introduced to new people • Performance issues in social or work settings noticeable to family, friends or co-workers • Reading a passage and retaining little material • Losing or misplacing a valuable object • Decline in ability to plan or organize Middle Stage: Memory difficulties continue to worsen, significant personality changes may emerge and affected individuals need extensive help with customary daily activities. At this stage, individuals may • Decreased knowledge of recent occasions or current events • Decreased capacity to perform complex tasks, such as planning dinner for guests, paying bills and managing finances • Reduced memory of personal history • The affected individual may seem subdued and withdrawn, especially in socially or mentally challenging situations • Need help choosing proper clothing for the season or the occasion Late Stage: This is the final stage of the disease when individuals lose the ability to respond to their environment, the ability to speak and, ultimately, the ability to control movement. • Frequently individuals lose their capacity for recognizable speech, although words or phrases may occasionally be uttered • Individuals need help with eating and toileting and there is general incontinence of urine • Individuals lose the ability to walk without assistance, then the ability to sit without support, the ability to smile, and the ability to hold their head up. Reflexes become abnormal and muscles grow rigid. Swallowing is impaired.
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- What are the warning signs that a person may have Alzheimer’s?
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- Memory loss that disrupts daily life is not a typical part of aging. If you notice one or more of the following signs, please see a doctor. 10 Warning Signs: 1. Memory loss that disrupts daily life 2. Challenges in planning or solving problems 3. Difficulty completing familiar tasks at home, at work or at leisure 4. Confusion with time or place 5. Trouble understanding visual images and spatial relationships 6. New problems with words in speaking or writing 7. Misplacing things and losing the ability to retrace steps 8. Decreased or poor judgment 9. Withdrawal from work or social activities 10. Changes in mood and personality
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- What can people do to offset Alzheimer’s?
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- There is currently no known way to prevent Alzheimer’s disease. Research has shown a connection between several lifestyle factors and a reduced risk of dementia. These factors include socialization, exercise, life-long learning, and a diet high in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean meats. A general rule of thumb: What’s good for your heart is good for your brain.
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- What do we do if our loved one needs additional care and their insurance coverage is exhausted?
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- Not to worry, after completing an application our business office will be able to guide you. If insurance is not available, you can pay privately or you may qualify for Medicaid. We will help you answer those questions and apply if you qualify for Medicaid .
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- What if I happen to have an Insurance Plan?
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- If you have a Medicare replacement product you can also have your stay at the Nursing Home paid for through the insurance as long as you have a skilled service and are making a functional improvement.
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- What if I need equipment to go home?
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- Whether you need a walker, raised toilet seat, reacher, or wheelchair…your therapist will measure you and recommend the correct equipment for home. Prescriptions will be written by your doctor and we will facilitate ordering the equipment through the vendor of your choice.
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- What if my family member needs assistance with their meal, will somebody help them?
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- Yes. The nursing staff is available at all meals to assist with cutting up meat, opening packages, etc.
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- What is Alzheimer’s?
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- Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive and fatal brain disease. Alzheimer’s destroys brain cells, causing memory loss and problems with thinking and behavior severe enough to affect work, lifelong hobbies or social life. As many as 5.3 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease.
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