Affordable housing communities: Pros and cons of elderly housing
There are two primary ways HUD has of subsidizing rents – tenant-based and project-based vouchers. One subsidy follows the person and the other subsidy follows an apartment. Project-based vouchers were more common historically, but an over-reliance on the project-based vouchers created communities of poverty, often in inner cities.
After the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease: So what now!!
It can’t be true. It has to be a mistake. You are really angry. It’s normal to have these feelings but the important thing is to find ways to cope, and continue to have fun and laugh. What you must understand first and foremost is that you or loved one will lose short-term memory but retain some long-term memory.
How to stop a loved one with dementia from driving
When an individual is diagnosed with dementia, one of the first concerns that families and caregivers face is whether or not that person should continue driving.
Dementia end stage: what to expect
By Micha Shalev During the end stages of dementia, a person will gradually become dependent on others for all their care and activities of daily...
What is the difference between dementia and Alzheimer’s?
By Micha Shalev About 5 million Americans, or 10 percent of those over 65 years of age, suffer from Alzheimer’s disease according to the Fischer...
The safety of the person with Alzheimer’s disease
Caring for a loved one who has Alzheimer's can be rewarding - and stressful. Home safety is important for everyone - but it carries added significance for caregivers. This is especially true if you're caring for a loved one who has Alzheimer's disease in your home. A throw rug or a stray toy on the steps could easily put your loved one at risk of a fall or injury.
Placement in a memory care facility: Damned if you do – damned if you...
By Micha Shalev Life expectancy has been on an upward trajectory for over 100 years. According to the most recent report released by the AARP,...
The relationship between dietary patterns and age-related cognitive impairment
By Micha Shalev An estimated 5.3 million Americans of all ages have Alzheimer’s disease (AD), the most common type of dementia. Due to the increasing...
Silent stroke leading to dementia
By Micha Shalev A stroke can be dramatic—and devastating. As part of the brain is starved of its blood supply, cells may die. If a...
Help for caregivers
By Catherine Walsh, Marketing Communications,
Intercity Home Care Each January arrives with a feeling of fresh possibility and renewed optimism. We feel grateful for the things...
