Grace Styron is a former writer at AgingCare. Before writing about assistive technology, memory care, and healthy aging, she worked for an online women’s lifestyle magazine and as a grant writer for a nonprofit regenerative permaculture farm in Virginia. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Missouri State University.

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Sundown syndrome in dementia describes behavioral changes, such as anxiety, confusion, and restlessness, that typically occur as the sun begins to set.

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At-home care for seniors can include help with housekeeping, transportation, meal preparation, personal care, medication reminders, and more.

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Learn what red flags to look for and advice on what to do if you think your parent has dementia.

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The Medicare hospice benefit provides comfort care for patients who are terminally ill and facing the end of life. Original Medicare does cover hospice services.

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An assisted living activity calendar should include a variety of hobbies and events designed to help improve seniors’ well-being and quality of life.

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For people with dementia, home care offers customizable one-on-one care and specialized services in the comfort of one’s own home.

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What's a caregiver to do when their elderly parent refuses assisted living or nursing home care but isn’t safe at home? In some cases, guardianship may be an option.

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Depression, nutritional deficiencies, and side effects from medications are among many reversible conditions that could be mistaken for dementia.

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Home caregivers can offer medical and nonmedical care, companionship, and relief for families. Make sure yours is dependable, licensed, and verified.

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As a symptom of dementia, paranoia causes a person to become suspicious, fearful, or jealous of other people with no evidence of any real danger.

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Ways to pay for hospice care at home include Medicare, Medicaid, veterans benefits, and private health insurance.

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After surgery, home care providers offer assistance with mobility, transportation, meal preparation, and medication management to recovering seniors.

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Private duty home care provides medical and/or nonmedical care and companionship to seniors who want to remain in their own homes.

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Home health care is medical services prescribed by a doctor and provided by skilled practitioners in a person’s choice of residence.

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Many types of health benefits and insurance, including VA health benefits, Medicaid, and Medicare, will cover some or all of palliative care services at home.

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