Can you use FMLA leave to care for a precious family member with dementia? Here are some resources that can help achieve better care for your loved ones.
When can FMLA be Used for Caregiving?
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Finding the Right Long-Term Care Plan
Don’t know where to start when it comes to looking for long-term care? Here are a few resources that can help you develop a long-term care plan.
Keeping Older Adults Safe in the Extreme Texas Heat
Older adults may be more susceptible to negative impacts from extreme heat, including serious conditions like heat stroke and heat exhaustion. Here are a few ways you can ensure that older adults under your care are safe in extreme heat.
What Are the Next Steps After a Diagnosis of Dementia?
If a parent, spouse or other family member was recently diagnosed with dementia, you and your family are probably grappling with a lot of intense feelings. The emotional impact of a dementia diagnosis, paired with the vast amount of information out there might leave you feeling overwhelmed, confused and wondering “What’s the next step?”
I Think My Spouse Has Dementia. Are There Doctors in Round Rock Who Specialize in Dementia?
Seeing potential signs of dementia in your spouse? The first thing you should do is see your primary care physician. Because they know your spouse and their medical history well, your family doctor should be able to quickly notice behaviors or symptoms that are out of the ordinary.
Keeping a Routine as a Caregiver of Someone with Dementia
One of the simplest yet most important things to remember in dementia caregiving is that routine is critical. When their day is unstructured, it can feel unpredictable and therefore unsafe for someone with dementia. Routine can provide this needed structure, for both the individual with dementia and the caregiver.
Does Dementia Cause Apathy?
Individuals living with dementia often experience apathy. When someone’s become apathetic, they no longer show interest, enthusiasm or concern about their life. They may not notice or show any reaction to what’s going on around them. This is caused by damage to the frontal lobes of the brain – the area that controls motivation and the ability to plan or sequence actions.
Is There More Than One Type of Dementia?
A lot of people think that dementia and Alzheimer’s are synonymous, but Alzheimer’s is just one condition that can cause dementia. Dementia is a descriptive term that covers impaired memory and the loss of other cognitive abilities.