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"Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s may be overwhelming at times, but given enough information, you can be the right person for him or her."

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A growing body of research suggests that doctors' racial biases and other prejudices continue to affect the care patients received. Medical educators say self-awareness is an important first step.

“Jane Lazarre was pacing the hospital waiting room. Her son Khary, 18, had just had knee surgery, but the nurses weren't letting her in to see him.”

http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2015/08/20/432872330/can-health-care-be-cured-of-racial-bias

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One of the nation's leading providers of behavioral health services for skilled nursing and assisted living facilities, MedOptions follows a multidisciplinary approach to patient treatment and behavioral health management.

Med Options Inc. has a team of specialists equipped to handle patients with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.

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The Warning Signs for Dementia

One thing that makes dementia so confusing is that it’s not actually a disease; rather, it’s a collection of symptoms that can be caused by other diseases. Impairments in thinking, communicating, and memory are some of the most common symptoms of dementia. In fact, dementia does more than rob people of their memories as research continues to show that this complicated condition is marked by numerous symptoms.

Fortunately, symptoms are noticeable at the onset. However, these may not be easy to recognize. To help you assess whether a person is experiencing a symptom of dementia or not, here are some common warning signs and symptoms. Remember, though, that an individual may experience one or more of these signs in varying degrees:

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Memory loss

One of the most common symptoms of dementia is memory loss, especially information just learned recently.

Difficulty in planning and problem solving

People experiencing dementia may find that their ability to develop and work a plan has deteriorated. They may have trouble following a recipe or keeping track of their finances. They may have difficulty concentrating and take much longer to do the things they routinely did before.

Difficulty finding the right words

Another early sign of dementia is struggling to find the right words when communicating. This means that a person already knows what he or she wants to say, but has trouble expressing them through words.

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Mood changes

It may not be easy to notice this in yourself, but it is easy to notice in someone else. Depression is one early sign of dementia.

MedOptions have medical health care professionals who were trained to assist people suffering from dementia. Visit this website for more details.

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When a loved one starts having difficulty performing everyday tasks such as getting dressed and running errands, experiences accidents such as slips and falls, or has a chronic condition such as Al...

"When a loved one starts having difficulty performing everyday tasks such as getting dressed and running errands, experiences accidents such as slips and falls, or has a chronic condition such as Alzheimer’s or dementia, it could be time to consider a senior living community for him or her."

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MedOptions is one of the leading providers of behavioral health services for skilled nursing and assisted living facilities in the nation. It follows a multi...

MedOptions provides behavioral health services to assisted living and skilled nursing facilities.

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The avenue for a powerful exchange by simply listening can take place anywhere.

"The avenue for a powerful exchange by simply listening can take place anywhere." http://health.usnews.com/health-news/patient-advice/articles/2015/07/09/what-comes-next-after-how-are-you-doing

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), depression affects between one and five percent of all older adults. Aging increases the risk of depression among otherwise healthy older adults: Neurotransmitters linked to happiness, such as serotonin, decrease as a person ages.…

"According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), depression affects between one and five percent of all older adults."

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“Over the years, assisted nursing facilities have improved by leaps and bounds in terms of quality of care, clinical practices, behavioral health services, and patient safety.” http://medoptionsinc.blogspot.com/2015/07/three-common-misconceptions-about.html

Caring for Alzheimer's patients has been shown to cause greater stress than other types of caregiving. A proven method of family counseling can offer help.

“A music legend fights Alzheimer's disease on his unforgettable farewell tour.”

It’s another rising reality for an aging population: people over age 75 providing care for partners, siblings, friends and even parents.

“Gail Schwartz wants to keep her 85-year-old husband out of a nursing home as long as she can, but it isn’t easy.” http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/07/health/more-caregivers-are-no-spring-chickens-themselves.html?_r=0

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Image Source: ltlmagazine.com Healthcare practices have come into advanced changes that give the elderly population better care and support, which in turn, encourage stable growth in their home communities. In line with this, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National…

The government and several health organizations are now in the move to improve the current mental health status of the country’s elderly population. Read more from this MedOptions Inc. blog post: http://medoptionsinc.livejournal.com/648.html

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With the understanding that such facilities offer more focused and well-equipped care, more families are opting to place their elderly in the care of nursing or assisted living homes. Caring for an...

This blog post by MedOptions Inc. emphasizes the need for mental health programs in nursing and assisted living homes. https://medoptionsinc.wordpress.com/2015/04/24/nursing-and-assisted-living-homes-need-mental-health-programs/

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Care for the mental health of your loved ones by following this MedOptions Inc. Google Page: https://plus.google.com/111766291324097339260/posts

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MedOptions Inc. shares a list of competent programs for Alzheimer's and dementia patients http://medoptionsinc.blogspot.com/2015/04/memory-care-facilities-competent.html

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“Memory care facilities are a specialized branch of assisted living or nursing care homes for elderly individuals who suffer from memory problems, such as Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.” http://medoptionsinc.blogspot.com/2015/04/memory-care-facilities-competent.html

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