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The Medico-Legal Aspects Of Dementia-Driven Sexual Abuse In Nursing Homes, Lisa Tripp
The Medico-Legal Aspects Of Dementia-Driven Sexual Abuse In Nursing Homes, Lisa Tripp
Marquette Elder's Advisor
No abstract provided.
Alcoholism In Late Life: Some Issues, Richard E. Finlayson
Alcoholism In Late Life: Some Issues, Richard E. Finlayson
Marquette Elder's Advisor
Alcoholism is a significant problem among the elderly. An undiagnosed, untreated older person may be mistaken as suffering from dementia. This article discusses problems in diagnosing elderly alcoholism, society's response to treatment of elderly alcoholics, and a comparison of early and late onset alcoholism in the elderly.
Late-State Dementia Care, Christine R. Kovach
Late-State Dementia Care, Christine R. Kovach
Marquette Elder's Advisor
Dementia can be said to progress from early to mid to late stages. The rate of progression is variable, and the needs of the patients and the interventions required do evolve. Specific discussions include nutrition and hydration, behavioral aspects, care options, the use of the Medicare hospice benefit, and care units specially designed for late-stage dementia.
Joint Conference On Ethical/Legal Issues In The Progression Of Dementia, Carrie Mcadams
Joint Conference On Ethical/Legal Issues In The Progression Of Dementia, Carrie Mcadams
Marquette Elder's Advisor
No abstract provided.
Early-Stage Dementia Diagnosis And Care, Victor G. Valcour, Patricia L. Blanchette
Early-Stage Dementia Diagnosis And Care, Victor G. Valcour, Patricia L. Blanchette
Marquette Elder's Advisor
Dementia caused by Alzheimer's disease and other factors is taking a tremendous toll on elders and their families. According to the author however, if the disease is diagnosed and treated early, many patients can avoid or delay secondary medical and social complications.
Special Care Units: History, Regulation, And Criticism, Mollie Grande
Special Care Units: History, Regulation, And Criticism, Mollie Grande
Marquette Elder's Advisor
Special care units are nursing home areas dedicated to providing care for patients with dementia. This article describes the characteristics of individuals with dementia who need long-term care, outlines the reasons special care units were created, and discusses issues regarding their regulation.
Driving And Dementia: A Physician's Perspective, Megan C. Harney, Piero G. Antuono
Driving And Dementia: A Physician's Perspective, Megan C. Harney, Piero G. Antuono
Marquette Elder's Advisor
As one-tenth of adults over sixty-five and one-half of adults over eighty-five are diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, the need to address the driving ability of such individuals grows as life expectancy increases. Different diagnoses of dementia are discussed, as are various tests which may help determine driving capability. Physicians and family members are urged to recommend re-testing when appropriate.
Unconscionable: Financial Exploitation Of Elderly Persons With Dementia, Matthew A. Christiansen
Unconscionable: Financial Exploitation Of Elderly Persons With Dementia, Matthew A. Christiansen
Marquette Elder's Advisor
Millions of people deal with the effects of dementia on an elderly family member. Individuals suffering from the effects of dementia are susceptible to financial abuse. This article chronicles the financial abuse of Gladys Smith, an elderly widow suffering from dementia, and the litigation that ensued. The article analyzes what had been done to protect Gladys's estate, what could have been done better, and provides suggestions for estate planning for vulnerable elderly to best prevent financial exploitation by 1) expecting the worst-case scenarios; 2) advanced planning; 3) periodic communication; 4) creating layers of protection to guard against the worst-case scenarios.