Offering companionship, transportation, and assistance with daily activities, homecare services are provided to seniors in the comfort and familiarity of their own homes. Homecare is a great alternative to living alone and unsafe. Or, in assisted living facilities for...

MassHealth has two programs which assist elders to stay at home. And, this avoids a nursing home. For most seniors, their own financial resources are not enough. Under the MassHealth umbrella, there are several programs that can help...

Prepare yourself, and your elderly parents, for a diagnosis. The more information you have available, the better to make informed decisions and plans. A dementia diagnosis is determined through a series of steps. There are many different possible tests to...

In most cases, you should tell your elderly parent(s) they have dementia. It is in their best interest to know what’s going on with their health. Chances are, seniors already realize something’s wrong. You can have the discussion...

It’s important to find professional help after noticing early symptoms of elderly dementia. Find the right doctor. Doctors who specialize in dementia will ask about problems related to common dementia behaviors. Look for a physician whose specialty is...

If you suspect that your elderly parent(s) has dementia, document and share dementia behaviors with a doctor. Keep a record of the symptoms, and track signs of dementia using your phone or a journal. It’s important to share specific...

Specialists will want to know about the patient’s medical history and habits. Modifiable risk factors, like smoking and high blood pressure, can play a role in dementia risk. So can family history. There are behavior habits which...

Diagnosing elder dementia is not simple, nor easy. Professional expertise is required. Here are some of the methods doctors use to help diagnose dementia: -- Cognitive and neuropsychological tests assess language and math skills, memory, problem-solving and other types...