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Alzheimer's / Dementia Alzheimer's / Dementia Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment From Esther Heerema, your Guide to Alzheimer's / Dementia Are Specialized Dementia Units Beneficial? Some long term care facilities (nursing homes) have a separate part of the building that is designated for residents who have Alzheimer's and other types of dementia and need special care. These may be referred to as special care units, dementia wings, secure areas, memory loss units, or locked facilities. These special care units should ... Read more See More About:  alzheimer's resources  how to choose a nursing home  wandering in dementia Study: Delay Alzheimer's by Drinking 3 Cups of Coffee a Day? The Journal of Alzheimer's Disease recently published a study that demonstrated some significant results related to coffee and cognitive function. While I've written about coffee before in an earlier study,... Read more Payment Options for Skilled Nursing Care While skilled nursing facilities (also referred to as nursing homes, sub-acute rehabilitation centers or long term care facilities) are expensive, they're less costly than hiring 24 hour care at home, so many people end up choosing this option. These facilities can provide long term care, but many also offer rehabilitation with the goal of returning home. If you or your loved one may need care in a nursing home, it pays to know... Read more See More About:  researching and choosing long term care  in-home care options  home health care Obsessive-Compulsive Behavior and Dementia OCD is a disorder characterized by obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors. It's not uncommon to see this challenging behavior in certain types of dementias such as...Read more See More About:  challenging behaviors  coping with dementia  non-drug approaches Alzheimer's / Dementia Ads Dementia Care Homes Dementia Care Alzheimers Dementia Dementia Assessment Elderly Dementia Featured Articles Resources and Services Books, Mags, and Movies Glossary Alzheimer's Basics Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosing Alzheimer's Disease   More from About.com Bake Sale Bestsellers Make your next bake sale a profitable one with these irresistible recipes. More> Real Recipes app Download our highly-rated app for free recipes and kitchen tools, for iPhone and iPod Touch. More> This newsletter is written by: Esther Heerema Alzheimer's / Dementia Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Alzheimer's / Dementia newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Must Reads What Is Alzheimer's Disease? Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosing Alzheimer's Disease Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease Coping With Alzheimer's Disease Advertisement