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A lot of people use Alzheimer's to mean any form of dementia. Kind of like "Kleenex" is a specific brand of tissue, but people use that word to mean any kind of tissue.
There are a lot of people on this site dealing with any and all combinations and flavors of dementia possible. Lewy Body, Fronto-Temporal, Vascular, Parkinson's, and on and on.
Ultimately at some level, it doesn't matter a lot which one your loved one has. We all struggle with the same kinds of issues: cognitive loss, toileting, dressing, bathing, eating, household management, sleep, etc.
There are boards here for specific dementia care as well.
alan, I wouldn't be surprised that in the future we will find that what is called Alzheimer's is broken into several categories based on where the damage has occurred. At the present time we only have dementia diagnoses that are based on what caused the damage -- amyloid plaques, Lewy bodies, vascular problems, metabolic problems. Several Lewy body diseases have already been classified based on what part of the brain is affected.
Personally I do not use the word Alz in describing my mother, because she does not have the classic symptoms of the disease. She does have dementia, but who knows which one? She doesn't fit the symptoms of any of them other than having loss of reason and memory. The doctors have diagnosed her with dementia, but not a specific type.
The general public in the US knows little about aging and even less about dementia. The sad thing is that few people even talk about growing old in this country. I doubt many even think about it until they have to face the issues of aging in parents or self.
Sandwich makes a good point; I recall reading at one time there were something like 100 different kinds of dementia.
I think Alzheimers has gotten a lot more publicity, perhaps because the Alzheimer's Organization is very active and brings the issue to public attention, but also because some notable people such as Ronald Reagan have had it.
If I got it, it wouldn't make headlines. But when a former President had it, that's headline material, particularly given the decisions he made and could have made. (shuddering as I think about that!) It also helps raise awareness for the disease, again more so than if just little ole me had it.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
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If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
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This E-Sign Acknowledgement and Authorization applies to these Disclosures and all future Disclosures related to APFM's services, unless I revoke my authorization. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time (except where we have already disclosed information before receiving your revocation.) This authorization will expire after one year.
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
There are a lot of people on this site dealing with any and all combinations and flavors of dementia possible. Lewy Body, Fronto-Temporal, Vascular, Parkinson's, and on and on.
Ultimately at some level, it doesn't matter a lot which one your loved one has. We all struggle with the same kinds of issues: cognitive loss, toileting, dressing, bathing, eating, household management, sleep, etc.
There are boards here for specific dementia care as well.
Personally I do not use the word Alz in describing my mother, because she does not have the classic symptoms of the disease. She does have dementia, but who knows which one? She doesn't fit the symptoms of any of them other than having loss of reason and memory. The doctors have diagnosed her with dementia, but not a specific type.
The general public in the US knows little about aging and even less about dementia. The sad thing is that few people even talk about growing old in this country. I doubt many even think about it until they have to face the issues of aging in parents or self.
I think Alzheimers has gotten a lot more publicity, perhaps because the Alzheimer's Organization is very active and brings the issue to public attention, but also because some notable people such as Ronald Reagan have had it.
If I got it, it wouldn't make headlines. But when a former President had it, that's headline material, particularly given the decisions he made and could have made. (shuddering as I think about that!) It also helps raise awareness for the disease, again more so than if just little ole me had it.