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Medicare’s Benefits for Alzheimer’s and Dementia

In April 2021, a new Bill was introduced into the US Senate called the Comprehensive Care for Alzheimer’s Act. This Act, should it pass and become a law, will … See more

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Medicare Advantage Plan Benefits for Alzheimer’s / Dementia

WEBMedicare Advantage Plans changed dramatically beginning in 2020 and these changes have benefited people who have Alzheimer’s disease or another form of …

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Medicaid Benefits for Dementia & Alzheimer’s Care

WEBMedicaid is health insurance for low-income Americans of all ages. Recipients of Medicaid must have monthly income and countable assets (including what …

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Montreal Cognitive Assessment Test (MoCA) for Dementia

WEBBrain function is tested in the Montreal Cognitive Assessment. The 30 questions assess multiple aspects of thinking that are impacted by dementia. The exam …

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Technology & Devices to Assist Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregiving

WEBTable of Contents. Technology has become more user-friendly for people with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, as well as their caregivers. High-tech …

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Is Alzheimer's or Dementia a Disability or Mental Illness

WEBThe answer is no. That is because dementia is a medical condition that affects the brain and mental illness is a medical condition that changes how you feel, …

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Self-Administered Gerocognitive Exam (SAGE) Test for Dementia / …

WEBThe SAGE test is an early diagnostic tool for Alzheimer’s. If you or your loved one are worried about developing dementia, the SAGE test can give you peace of mind. …

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Geriatric Care Managers for Persons with Dementia

WEBGeriatric Care Managers typically charge an hourly rate between $75 and $200. There is usually an in-depth, initial consultation that costs $200 or more, where …

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Community-Based Care Services for Dementia

WEBThis includes light housecleaning and laundry, shopping for essentials, transportation, and meal preparation. Personal care assistants are able to provide all of …

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Keeping Persons with Dementia Safe In & Around the Home

WEBWeapons and Firearms. It is approximated that 40 – 60% of persons with dementia have firearms in their homes. This is a dangerous situation for obvious …

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St. Louis University Mental Status (SLUMS) Exam for Dementia

WEBThe SLUMS test is an early detection tool for caregivers and health care professionals to assess patients’ brain function to determine if there is a normal aging …

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Medicaid & Memory Care: Eligibility, Locations & Rules

WEBHelp Qualifying for Medicaid. Summary. Medicaid pays for memory care but does so inconsistently across the 50 states. The eligibility requirements are very …

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CBD (Cannabidiol) as Medication for Alzheimer’s & Dementia

WEBCBD also increases levels of proteins that eliminate dead cells and plaques in brains with Alzheimer’s, improving both memory and motor function. When the brain’s …

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Financial & Legal Issues for Dementia & Alzheimer’s

WEBImportant Legal Documents for Persons with Alzheimer’s or Dementia. The following legal documents should be written and signed before a person is diagnosed …

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Veterans’ Benefits for Alzheimer’s and Dementia

WEBVeterans with Parkinson’s Disease Dementia might benefit from medication to aid with movement issues. In a veteran with Frontotemporal Dementia, medication to …

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Dementia and Alzheimer’s Care Costs (Updated 2022)

WEBHowever, memory care (for persons with Alzheimer’s or other related dementia) costs, on average, $1,200 more per month, or $6,160. In the southern states …

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Pennsylvania Memory Care / Assisted Living for Alzheimer’s / …

WEBPennsylvania is one of the country’s most populated states and pricing varies widely depending on where you live. The most expensive place for memory care …

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Arizona Memory Care (Assisted Living for Alzheimer’s / Dementia)

WEBThe least expensive city for assisted living and memory care is Phoenix where the average monthly cost is $5,208. Memory care is most expensive in Flagstaff, …

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Hawaii Memory Care / Assisted Living for Alzheimer’s / Dementia

WEBThe Hawaii Department of Health’s Office of Health Care Assurance regulates assisted living and memory care in the state. There are approximately 30 …

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