Q. My father, Rick, has FTD (frontotemporal dementia — the kind that causes him to have behavioral problems such as aggression and lack of respect for the personal space of others) and also suffers from recurring urinary tract … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Long-Term Care Planning Month — Can the Terms “Long-Term Care” and “Nursing Home Care” Be Used Synonymously?
October 1, 2021 by
Dear Oakley,I read somewhere that October is Long-Term Care (LTC) planning month. I heard that 70% of seniors will need long-term care in their lifetimes. I’m a little confused though. Is “long-term care” another way of saying … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Top 7 Apps for Loved Ones with Alzheimer’s
September 24, 2021 by
Dear Angel,My father, Bill, has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. I was wondering if you knew of any apps that would be beneficial and/or enjoyable for him to use. Thanks so much in advance!Al Zimerapps---Dear … [Read more...]
Print This PageThese Non-Traditional Senior Living Facilities Have Almost No Coronavirus Cases
November 17, 2020 by
On a recent afternoon, Ruth Deardorff, 97, sat by the orchids and other potted flowers that she had chosen to line the windowsill of her room. After decades of gardening and growing flowers in the yard of her suburban home, she … [Read more...]
Print This PageTen of the Most Common Myths About Long-term Care
September 29, 2020 by
Mark and his wife, Josephine, were discussing his mother, Alice, at dinner one night. Alice is in the early stages of dementia, but as her memory gets worse and she needs more assistance, the doctor said she will likely need … [Read more...]
Print This PageShould Nursing Homes Reopen to Visitors?
May 15, 2020 by
Q. My mother, Betty, is in a nursing home in Richmond. Although she has advanced dementia, I could tell that she always enjoyed our family’s visits. Her face always brightened when she saw me, my wife, and her grandchildren. She … [Read more...]
Print This PageIs Driving Cessation a Risk Factor for Long-Term Care?
May 12, 2020 by
Olivia has always enjoyed driving. She loves the wind in her hair as she drives on Main Street with the top down on her convertible, a retirement present she bought for herself. She enjoys the independence she feels when she gets … [Read more...]
Print This PageAre They Moving Coronavirus Patients into Nursing Homes?
April 10, 2020 by
Q. My mother, Phyllis, is in a nursing home in Northern Virginia. I heard that across the country, they are moving coronavirus patients into nursing homes. I understand that my mom is quarantined to her room, but I still think … [Read more...]
Print This PageIs Care Getting More Expensive or Has it Hit its Peak?
October 25, 2019 by
Q. My mother has lived alone for the past three years since my father passed away. She is starting to get lonely and needs more help these days. I recently started looking into in-home care as an option. I knew it would be … [Read more...]
Print This PageThe Long-Term Care Crisis: What you Need to Know
July 9, 2019 by
Geri and Dale are both 70 years old and in average health. They both have a history of dementia in their families and they are aware that the need for long-term care for one or both of them one day could be a real … [Read more...]
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