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Alzheimer’s and Dementia Support for Family Caregivers

February 13, 2017 by Guest Contributor

Senior and Young Woman holding hands

What is available? Did you know that in the United States today 3.7 million people with dementia live at home and are cared for by family members? (source: Johns Hopkins Medicine) (Jump to Lessons Learned) Caring for a person with dementia often involves a myriad of responsibilities, including daily ongoing personal care, medication management, filling the day with … [Read more...]

Hospice, Who Pays for It?

November 7, 2016 by Debra Hallisey

Definition of Medicare in words

Medicare is the Number One Payee for Hospice Care. Insurers that pay for Hospice care include: Medicare, Long Term Care Insurance, Private Pay, and in certain circumstances, Medicaid will pay for hospice. Here is the breakdown of insurers: (Jump to Lessons Learned) Medicare Over 90% of all hospice cases are covered by the Medicare Hospice Benefit under Medicare Part A. … [Read more...]

Gratitude Series: Music Engages Residents at Atrium Senior Living

October 10, 2016 by Debra Hallisey

Night at the opera attendees

Standing from left: Nadine Clopton, Arnold Kelly, Jo Kelly, Pam Singer (Atrium), John Vidulich, Brett Bailey, Sheelagh Vidulich. Seated from right: Trudy Fricker, Michael Nicolosi, and Louise Nicolosi Dreamscapes: A Night at the Opera Loved ones that enter a senior living facility bring with them a lifetime of experiences, rich in memories of people, places and events. As … [Read more...]

How Alzheimer Caregivers Can Be Effective Advocates

June 13, 2016 by Debra Hallisey

Daughter advocating for mom with dementia at doctor visit

Being a health advocate for parents with Alzheimers brings unique challenges. If you follow this blog, you know our family story is one of congestive heart failure and not dementia. But the sheer number of caregivers I meet dealing with parents that have dementia is staggering. Over 5 Million Americans are living with Alzheimers and this number climbs if you include all forms … [Read more...]

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