{"id":3488,"date":"2020-12-02T19:44:12","date_gmt":"2020-12-02T19:44:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.angelscarehealth.com\/?page_id=3488"},"modified":"2021-12-08T16:14:04","modified_gmt":"2021-12-08T16:14:04","slug":"alzheimers-dementia","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.angelscarehealth.com\/alzheimers-dementia\/","title":{"rendered":"Alzheimer’s & Dementia"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Alzheimer\u2019s and other dementias will cost the nation $277 billion by 2050. These costs could rise as high as $1.1 trillion.<\/p>\n

Are you a caregiver or do you know caregivers who are at risk for burnout due to the challenging dementia behaviors of their loved one?<\/p>\n\nSome of these behaviors can include:<\/strong>\n\n

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  • Crying Spells<\/li>\n\t
  • Wandering<\/li>\n\t
  • Rummaging<\/li>\n\t
  • Sundowning<\/li>\n\t
  • Suspiciousness<\/li>\n\t
  • Refusal of Cares<\/li>\n\t
  • Aggression<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

    Through our Alzheimer\u2019s & Dementia Program<\/strong>, we can help keep these loved ones in the home as long as possible, as safely as possible.<\/p>\n \nAngels Care will help caregivers by:<\/strong>\n

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    • Teaching Communication Strategies and Environmental Modifications to Caregivers to Reduce\/Prevent Problematic Behaviors<\/li>\n\t
    • Identifying Personalized Non-pharmalogical Interventions to Treat the Patient\u2019s Behavior<\/li>\n\t
    • Assess the Patient for Physical Problems That Could Be Affecting Behavior and Teach Caregivers to do the Same<\/li>\n\t
    • Educate Caregivers About Medications and Disease Processes<\/li>\n\t
    • Educate Caregivers About How to Care for Self, Prevent Burnout and About Resources Available to Them<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nhospital readmission rate<\/strong>\nOverall Program Benefits:<\/strong>\n
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      • In home convenience<\/li>\n\t
      • Covered 100% by Medicare, no out of pocket costs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\nMore Information:<\/strong>\n

        We are happy to serve you and to answer any questions you have regarding our Alzheimer\u2019s and Dementia Program or any other home health needs. Contact your local Angels Care office today.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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