3 articles found in ‘Dementia’ Category
Transportation: A Key Component of Respite Care for Family Caregivers
Comments OffNearly 7 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease, a progressive brain disease that affects memory, thinking and behavior. As Alzheimer’s progresses, caregiving demands increase significantly. Over time, the abilities of the person living with Alzheimer’s will change, and functioning independently and driving becomes more difficult. Ultimately, caregivers will have to take on greater responsibility, resulting in the complete support of basic activities of daily living like bathing, dressing and eating.
Transportation Supports Behavioral Health Access for Older Adults and People with Disabilities
Comments OffTransportation providers serving older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers understand that transportation is vital to the health of their riders, but often health is thought of in broad terms, and mental or behavioral health gets overlooked. Yet statistics show that behavioral health, a term which encompasses both mental health and substance use disorders (SUDs),…
Accessible Transportation for People Living with Dementia
Comments OffThere are currently more than 6 million people living with Alzheimer’s disease in the United States. Currently, about 70 percent of them are living in the community and 25% are living alone. People with dementia can lead fulfilling lives when they are able to remain socially active in the community. The availability of accessible transportation…