What is a Rest Home? Part 1
By Micha Shalev
Most rest homes serve individuals 60 and older, though many rest homes still serve younger adults suffering from mental disability.
Rest homes generally...
Dementia and Alzheimer’s care through an Individualized approach
We begin to develop individual patterns of behavior at birth we know what others mean by listening to what they say and watching what...
Common myths of aging: Happiness and good memory, possible
By Micha Shalev
Society holds several myths about the elderly. Many of these myths may be easily disputed based on data from the U.S. Census...
How observation versus admission affect Medicare patients
By Micha Shalev
Hospitals have the ability to classify Medicare patients as an observation admission during the patients’ stay. Observation admissions are apparently paid at...
Preserving dignity and quality of life for the Alzheimer’s sufferer
By Micha Shalev
The concept of dignity is subjective and may have different meanings for each person. It is beneficial to have an understanding of...
HIPAA: Questions and answers for family caregivers
By Micha Shalev
Suppose your mother is a patient in the hospital or emergency room. You are her family caregiver and when you ask about...
Dementia sufferers: Wandering and sundowning
By Micha Shalev
Wandering may be a response to restlessness, agitation, fear, boredom or physical discomfort. It may be a continued expression of a life-long...
Common types of dementia and their unique characteristics
By Micha Shalev
Dementia is caused by various diseases and conditions that result in damaged brain cells or connections between brain cells. When making a...
When a loved-one needs special care in a facility setting
By Micha Shalev
An Alzheimer’s sufferer residing in a facility will likely depend on personnel to provide personal assistance. He or she may be able...
How an Alzheimer’s support group can help caregivers
By Micha Shalev
Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease impacts every aspect of daily life. As Alzheimer’s patients lose one ability after another, caregivers face...
