Massachusetts Estate Planning, Asset Protection Blog
Massachusetts Estate Planning, Asset Protection Blog: what was in the 5 years of financial records that we would need to produce for Medicaid under its 5-year look back period. As detailed in previous posts, you should not wait until the State asks for the documentation because they typically give you 10 days to produce it under the threat of a denial for lack of documentation. Now you might think, “what’s the big deal? We’ll just refile.” However, if Medicaid denies our application 5 months after we file it, for example, we can only refile and ask for 3 months of retroactive benefits, losing out on 2 months.
Alzheimer's and dementia care - Fairfax Station, VA Patch
Alzheimer's and dementia care - Fairfax Station, VA Patch
" the author of "Kisses for Elizabeth: Common Sense Guidelines for Alzheimer's and Dementia Care."
Background : I'm starting this blog so I can be a resource to any dementia caregivers in my community
I believe in using a common sense approach to solving caregiving problems and negative behaviors. For instance, keeping in mind that Alzheimer's and other dementias kill brain cells, it's important for caregivers to understand that the person who has it, cannot understand both sides of an issue. Arguing with them or saying no to them causes only agitation and upset. It could also lead to combative behaviors.
There are better ways to get the person with dementia to cooperate. It's easier to change the topic or bribe a person to cooperate with care, using distraction and treats. For instance, "Mom, I've got some of your favorite cake. We can have it after your shower."
There are lots of other things caregivers can do to make their jobs easier and help the person with Alzheimer's or other dementias have a higher quality of life. This is also true for people in nursing homes.
Learning about dementia care is a never ending process. People who have been caregivers are continually learning from the those they care for. I'd be happy to respond to comments or questions."
" the author of "Kisses for Elizabeth: Common Sense Guidelines for Alzheimer's and Dementia Care."
Background : I'm starting this blog so I can be a resource to any dementia caregivers in my community
I believe in using a common sense approach to solving caregiving problems and negative behaviors. For instance, keeping in mind that Alzheimer's and other dementias kill brain cells, it's important for caregivers to understand that the person who has it, cannot understand both sides of an issue. Arguing with them or saying no to them causes only agitation and upset. It could also lead to combative behaviors.
There are better ways to get the person with dementia to cooperate. It's easier to change the topic or bribe a person to cooperate with care, using distraction and treats. For instance, "Mom, I've got some of your favorite cake. We can have it after your shower."
There are lots of other things caregivers can do to make their jobs easier and help the person with Alzheimer's or other dementias have a higher quality of life. This is also true for people in nursing homes.
Learning about dementia care is a never ending process. People who have been caregivers are continually learning from the those they care for. I'd be happy to respond to comments or questions."
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