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Study Finds High Rates of Dementia in Assisted Living Facilities
Two-thirds of assisted living residents show some indication of a mental health problem, half suffer from dementia, ...
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Living Wills Don't Work, Study Concludes
Living wills don't work -- and can't work -- for their intended purpose of allowing people to say in advance h...
Read moreMedicare to Cover PET Scans to Diagnose Alzheimer's
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced that Medicare plans to cover positron emission to...
Read moreHandbook of Geriatric Care Management
For those thinking of joining the growing ranks of professional geriatric caregivers, the Handbook of Geriatric Care Management is probably a 'must have' volume.
Read moreInternet Sites That Assist in the Quest for 'A Good Death'
A guide to the leading Web sites that help the dying and their loved ones navigate life's final stage.
Read moreMedicare Coverage Extended to Treatment of Alzheimer's
The Bush administration has decided to comply with federal law and authorize Medicare coverage for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. More . . .
Read moreIs a 'Medicaid Divorce' Ethical?
A Seattle woman asks a New York Times advice columnist whether it is ethical to divorce a husband who suffers from Alzheimer's so that she can retain her assets while he qualifies for Medicaid. More . . .
Read moreVerbal Memory Test Is Best Predictor of Alzheimer's
University of Toronto psychologists have determined that a verbal memory test is the best predictor of Alzheimer's disease in patients who are not yet exhibiting overt symptoms. More . . .
Read moreResources to Help With End-of-Life Care
A roundup of new materials'”guidebooks, brochures, videos, and a Web site'”to help caregivers and the dying plan ahead and make the most of their remaining time.
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