What Happens When We See Dementia as a Disability

Many Americans lives are touched by dementia each day. Some of the people are living with dementia themselves while others are family members or caregivers for a person with dementia. The fact is that more and more people are dealing with this disability due to younger onset Alzheimer’s. As the number of people who are affected continues to grow, it is critical that the public learn more about dementia and begin to look at this segment of the population as they would any other group with a disability. So if you are looking at a facility for senior living in Scottsdale or senior living in Mesa, you will want to be sure that the facility you select for a loved one has the ability to provide for the needs of dementia.

One critical factor in proper care is recognizing that people who are suffering from dementia must be treated respectfully and with dignity. These people are facing some potentially large changes in their lives. But they still have the right to be involved in decisions about their care and involved in making as many decisions and life choices as possible. The goal should be to provide care and assistance where it is needed but not to strip the person of their choices and ability to live as normal a life as possible. When interviewing the managers at senior living Scottsdale or senior living Mesa facilities be sure to ask about resident involvement in selecting care options...Read More

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