Glossary Archives • Dementia Map

April 9, 2023June 23, 2024

Will Medicare or Medicaid Cover Respite Care?

Learn what is one of the most needed services for dementia care. Respite care is critical for caregiver health. However, services can be costly. Learn more about ways to get help with costs.

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April 6, 2023June 23, 2024

What Is Respite Care and How to Find Local Services

The power, purpose, and benefits of respite care. You want peace and dignity for your loved one, but occasional short-term breaks are welcomed. Learn about Respite Care and how to find it.

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March 3, 2023July 27, 2024

The Dementia Fast Scale (Functional Assessment Staging Tool)

Learn more about the FAST Scale, a 7-stage, 16-item system of tracking the progression of a person living with dementia.

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February 6, 2023June 23, 2024

Dementia and Cognitive Decline

Learn about cognitive decline. Loss of brain functioning are prevalent worldwide. Here’s a guide to understanding it and ways you can cope at the onset of cognitive decline.

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December 23, 2022June 23, 2024

Dementia-Related Behaviors

Memory loss isn’t the only way people living with dementia are affected. A change of behavior can be expected, too. Read more to better understand to make life better for your loved one.

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December 9, 2022October 16, 2023

Hopeful Holidays

The season of celebration is upon us! Ideally this is when we pause long enough to be grateful, embrace those we love, include the outsiders, and remember that we all long to belong.

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November 29, 2022June 23, 2024

8 Recommended Foods for a Dysphagia Diet

When someone receives a dementia diagnosis, many factors in their life start changing. They may begin experiencing dysphagia. Learn more about what you should know about dysphagia and how you can update someone’s diet to provide the nutrition they need without endangering their health.

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April 30, 2022December 9, 2022

Medical Travel Companion Basics

Many families don’t know they can access specialized dementia care for air travelers. A medical travel companion can provide needed support. Learn more from this interview with Rudy de Kort, a flight paramedic, registered nurse, and the founder of Jet Companion, a medical travel companion service provider based in Canada.

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