The most recent Town Hall Forum provided tips for Making a Plan - The Smart Approach to Future Alzheimer's Care Needs. Helpful information for family caregivers can be found in the speakers' presentations. You can access them here:
Dementia Preparing for Future - Karl Steinberg, MD, CMD
How to Cope with Behavioral and Emotional Changes - Dan Sewell, MD
Creating a Viable Plan of Care - Jean Alton
Important Questions to Ask When Considering In-Home Care - Judi Copeland
Many inquired about the POLST (Physician's Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment) form which Dr. Steinberg referred. You can access the form online, here.
Alzheimer's Information
Financial Resources
Helpful Guides
I would like to take this opportunity to tell you how pleased I am so far with the care she is getting from all the caregivers at ActivCare and especially the program director. She has become my go-to person whenever I have a concern or question about my wife's care.
Please convey my thanks to all your staff for their dedication and hard work under very difficult circumstances. Keep up the good work.