How to Be a Patient Advocate for a Loved One
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Q. My father, Rick, has FTD (frontotemporal dementia — the kind that causes him to have behavioral problems such as aggression and lack of respect for the personal space of others) and also suffers from recurring urinary tract infections. On one
recent occasion, his UTI was so bad that he was seriously delusional and the hospital doctors thought he might harm himself or others, so they actually tethered him to the bed. I don’t like how certain things were handled at the hospital and want to be an advocate for him. What tips do you recommend to be a successful patient advocate for my dad? Thanks for your help!
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Critter Corner: Long-Term Care Planning Month -- Can the Terms “Long-Term Care” and “Nursing Home Care” Be Used Synonymously?
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I read somewhere that October is Long-Term Care (LTC) planning month. I heard that 70% of seniors will need long-term care in their lifetimes. I’m a little confused though. Is “long-term care” another way of saying “nursing home care?” Thanks for your clarification.
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