One of my pts needs the best facility. Thanks
Answer by maggie l
My dad also has atypical dementia. Are you looking for treatment or brain donation for research? If the latter, try Vanderbilt Med.
Johns Hopkins, Stanford, Mayo Clinic, etc are all top treatment & research facilities.
We were able to delay my fathers need for a care facility by a number of years by treatment with a Board Certified neurologist-- ours also has a PhD in neurology. We use a combination of medicines, which have been adjusted & shifted as he aged and dementia worsened.
Occupational therapy, sunlight, exercise, music, physical therapy, good nutrition, etc have had positive benefits-- and still do, even though his dementia has progressed fairly far. (he is now 83+).
He can still play the piano when someone plays a ditty first-- it triggers something & then he can correct them & play it correctly.
He can still read but verbal communication is very poor & he is very confused. Pretty much wants his mom (don't we all when we are sick..), but he is way passed the point where we are trying to straighten him out.
Now we want to make him comfortable and happy as possible. Travel videos of his favorite places work & his favorite CDs, Discovery channel, history channel etc. I avodi CNN & Fox since the news would be too scary & too confusing.
Warm Wishes & take care of yourself!
Answer by aiaia57
http://www.alz.org/index.asp
http://www.fda.gov/oashi/clinicaltrials/default.htm
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Try this:
http://www.clinicaltrials.gov/
http://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/search
keywords: best facility
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http://www.alz.org/carefinder/coordinating/coordinating4.asp
Making Changes
As time passes, your relative with Alzheimer's may need more care than you can offer at home. It may be necessary to move from an assisted living facility to a nursing home, or from one unit to another within a facility. Here's some information to ease these changes.
Changing your home care provider
Do you need more home care services or want to change your home care provider? An Alzheimer's Association care consultant can help. Call 1.800.272.3900.
Transferring to a different unit
If a person needs more care, staff members may decide to move him or her to a different unit. Stay involved in this decision-making process by attending care meetings. Ask how you can help with the move. Afterwards, get to know the new staff members.
Moving to a different facility
If you're unhappy with one facility, you may want to move your relative to another. Your local ombudsman can help you find the best facility. Be prepared. Moving requires paperwork and time to share information.
It also takes time to get used to a new place. A person may suffer temporary sleep problems, wandering, falls and appetite changes. Ask how the staff helps a person with dementia adjust to the new environment.
What if you are asked to leave?
Physical or mental changes may prompt a facility to ask the person to move. If this happens, ask for a new assessment and a care plan meeting. To understand your rights in the discharge process, seek the help of the long-term care ombudsman.
Transition from the hospital
If you or a loved one needs to be hospitalized, ask to speak to a discharge planner before or at admission. This person helps decide what kind of care someone needs after a hospitalization. Sometimes a short stay in a nursing home is needed for rehabilitation.
Transition to hospice
Hospice is end-of-life care for a person with a life-threatening or terminal illness. The hospice team includes doctors, nurses, social workers, nursing aides, clergy, therapists and volunteers. They aim to relieve suffering and support the patient and family. Your doctor can tell whether you or your loved one is a candidate for hospice care. It's covered by Medicare in all states and by Medicaid in most states.
Hospice care typically occurs at home. But it can also take place in assisted living or a nursing home. If you have an advance directive, be sure to share it with the hospice team.
One last thing: Get help
Remember that you're not alone. Your family, friends and community resources can all help. And the Alzheimer's Association offers support group meetings, care consultation and our 24/7 Nationwide Contact Center Helpline, 1.800.272.3900.
Answer by eaismeg
A demented is not crazy.
If his / her soul is sick then his / her is the crazy. He / she suffers.
If his / her brain has some neurons broken then his / her is the demented. He / she is a plant. He / she has not brain or soul. He / she does not suffer.
So,
the best facility is where the best counsellor / lawyer has the low cost for his / her family.
I know what you feel.
I kiss your hands.
Answer by Aristophan
All your life, you had lighted and scorched like a candle. Now, for us, the answer is: near you. Please, you don't snuff out a candle.
Some (as aia.... or eai... or me) Atypical Crazies.
Hi,I did the following:
Orignal From: Mental Health: Please help me find the Best research or rehab facility for Atypical Dementia in the US??
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