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There are many different long-term dementias. One that is heard of frequent is multi-infarct or simply mini-stoke dementia. This is one which takes small pieces of the thought process each time there is a blood clot lodged in the brain. This is not to be confused with stroke, which is a larger clot... Sign in to see full entry.

Let’s take a few minutes and explore the costs associated with Dementia care. The first thing to look at is if you have long-term care insurance does it cover this care. Usually people in this age group did not buy this insurance and if they did the insurance did not cover Alzheimer’s or long term... Sign in to see full entry.

Let’s take a moment to discuss progressive dementia. Even more important let’s look at this in the context of short-term memory loss. Short term memory loss is the kind most often associated with Alzheimer’s disease. The easiest way I know to describe this short term loss is to look at a line graph... Sign in to see full entry.

Let’s talk for a few minutes about ‘Dementia’. This is not what it may seem and if you know someone with it (you are by far not alone). The important part to know is what kind of dementia the person has. Years ago it was appropriate to put a label on a medical problem and just stash everything that... Sign in to see full entry.

This article is one which is very important if you have been following anything regarding research and cutting edge medical procedures in recent years and today it is even more important in light of the recent events I have been writing about. Conversation in the last 10 to 15 years has been that... Sign in to see full entry.

There is another concern which frequently comes up when a person is hospitalized or facing a live changing or defining moment. Because it is so intertwined in our lives we cannot imagine it not being with us or brought to us; and this is another time when it is imperative we have an advocate to make... Sign in to see full entry.

Hospitals and medical professionals have been romantized in books, movies and on T.V. However the truth is they are a multi-trillion dollar business. The financial end of hospitals is changing and we need to protect ourselves as best we can. There is a plan afoot to combine Medicare and Medicaid.... Sign in to see full entry.

The next thing we need to worry about is the discharge plan from the hospital. Discharge planning is supposed to be interactive and although the social worker may have completed all of the arrangements, the nurse is the one who will go over the plan with us and release us from the hospital. Herein... Sign in to see full entry.

I don’t know if you are aware or even look at your hospital and medical itemized billing when it comes in the mail. However, I would like to share with you some interesting information. We all know the cost and manner of receipt for this valuable asset is changing. There are many reason for this... Sign in to see full entry.

We can each do our part to help maintain our mental health, however if this is not working or if there seems to be only a Band-Aid on a gaping wound, it’s time for help. And it is not overstating to say that each of us will need assistance at least once in our lives with a mental health problem.... Sign in to see full entry.