Landmark Health: Family Tips for Discussing Dementia

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Families: Tips for Starting the Conversation About Dementia Care Over the Holidays

During the holiday season, many adult children will find themselves visiting aging parents and grandparents.

Sometimes festive gatherings highlight the changing health of their loved ones, including signs of dementia.

Families can unexpectedly find themselves in unsettling conversations about memory decline, safety, healthcare and living situations.

These are not easy topics to bring up.

Landmark Health’s in-home doctors treat thousands of patients with varying degrees of dementia – in patients’ own homes – every single day. Our physicians and behavioral health team members expertly coach caregivers in starting the dialogue about dementia diagnosis and lifestyle care.

This healthcare program is fully covered for thousands of patients. Determining if a patient already qualifies for Landmark’s services – for dementia or other chronic conditions – is an easy inquiry through the patient’s insurance company. Simply ask if Landmark Health is an option for your loved one.

Here are a few tips to ease you and your caregiver family into a conversation about dementia diagnosis and care . . . .