This blog is written to provide information and support to persons who are providing care for someone with dementia. A first indicator of dementia is when someone has trouble doing a task once familiar and easy for them. If you have begun to be concerned about someone's memory or cognitive processing, help the person receive a physical exam, to include lab work, and an appointment with a neuropsychologist for an evaluation of memory and cognitive processing.
Aug 27, 2013
Correction
I wrote recently in this blog that I had found out all one needed for PT (physical therapy) services to be administered in one's setting was a doctor's order for "homebound". I am wrong. Prior to having these services in place, a nurse is sent to evaluate the patient -- presumably for Medicare compliance, and if the person can be taken by anyone to a PT facility, the order for "homebound" is denied. So. Back to driving 2 hours to take him to a 45 minute session, or stop the therapy. Does anyone out there have better/more information?
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