Dementia Dos and Don'ts
Mid-to-late stage dementia often presents challenging behavior problems. The anger, confusion, fear, paranoia and sadness that people with the disease are experiencing can result in aggressive and sometimes violent actions. Learn more about which strategies are most effective in dementia behavior management. Dealing with Dementia Behavior Communication difficulties can be one of the most upsetting aspects of caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or another type of dementia — an
Long-Term Care Myths Debunked
Here are seven long-term care myths debunked. 7 Long-Term Care Myths We all hope we’ll remain in good health as we age, but someone turning age 65 today has a 70% chance of needing some type of long-term care services and supports in their lifetime, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Women typically need care longer (3.7 years) than men (2.2 years) and the average length of long-term care is about three years. According to the Genworth Cost of Care
