Introducing the FAST (Functional Assessment Staging Tool) helps to describe the development of dementia and its impact on individuals and is instrumental in planning the care process. The FAST Scale […]
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The Functional Assessment Staging Test (FAST) assesses the functioning and daily living abilities of patients with dementia. Healthcare professionals use it to monitor functioning declines, track disease progression and anticipate
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World Alzheimer’s Day is celebrated every year on September 21st. Alzheimer’s is considered a common type of dementia, accounting for up to 80% of all dementia cases worldwide. If you
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Since Medicare Hospice coverage was established in 1982, more patients have opted for hospice care at the end of life. Hospice care maximizes quality of life and supports caregivers during
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Alzheimer’s disease is the kind of dementia that affects memory, judgment, and thinking. It usually creates confusion, trouble recognizing familiar surroundings or people, and trouble finding the right words or
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Seeing a loved one lose their cognitive abilities due to dementia is incredibly challenging. Many people don’t realize there’s a way to alleviate families’ difficulties. Hospice care is ideal for
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