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Alcohol Abuse – How We Support
Published August 20th, 2025 by Hao Huang
Definitions of Heavy Drinking Men: More than 4 drinks per day or 14 drinks per week Women: More than 3 drinks per day or 7 drinks per week Standard drink equivalents: 12 oz beer (5% alcohol) 5 oz wine (12% alcohol) 1.5 oz distilled spirits (40% alcohol) -- Alcohol Use Disorder (DSM-5) Definition: A problematic pattern of alcohol use leading to clini
Caring for the Abuser
Published June 19th, 2025 by Hao Huang
Caregiving in the context of Previous Trauma - Caring for the Abuser Caregiver Sally called to share that transitioning into her caregiving role has been very difficult. She recently began caring for her father, James, who has advanced Alzheimer’s dementia and was previously cared for by her late mother. Sally disclosed a history of verbal and physi
Financial Planning for Persons Living with Dementia
Published August 5th, 2025 by Hao Huang
🧾 Financial Planning Checklist for Dementia (General) For Patients, Families, and Caregivers 💡 Why Early Planning Matters Start financial and legal planning as soon as possible after diagnosis Involve the person with dementia in decision-making Early planning helps: • Protect assets • Avoid legal complications • Reduce caregiver burden • Ensure
Understanding Levels of Hospice Care
Published August 7th, 2025 by Hao Huang
🕊️ Understanding the Levels of Hospice Care Patient & Family Education Handout Hospice care is specialized support for people with a terminal illness, focusing on comfort, dignity, and quality of life rather than curative treatment. There are four levels of care under the Medicare Hospice Benefit, designed to meet each patient’s needs as they ch
Complementary/Alternative Treatments for Dementia - Work in Progress
Published August 7th, 2025 by Hao Huang
1. Caprylic Acid / Coconut Oil (Axona®) Marketed as a way to give the brain extra energy by providing ketones (an alternative fuel to glucose). Limited research, and the company stopped developing this product before large clinical trials, choosing to market it as a “medical food” instead. Thus data is very limited. No solid evidence it helps with m
Nursing (Post-Acute and Skilled Nursing) Home Navigation
Published August 5th, 2025 by Hao Huang
Main Recommended Resource for Nursing Home and Rehab Navigation Medicare Care Compare 🔗 https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/ Click the left-hand column on “Nursing homes including rehab services.” Note that the search will include both Post-Acute Rehab and Skilled Nursing Facility results. Post-Acute Rehab: A place where patients go after the hosp
Understanding Home-Based Services
Published August 7th, 2025 by Hao Huang
Type of Care What it is Who it’s for Services may include Who provides it Paid by Home Care (Non-Medical) Support with everyday activities provided by trained caregivers (not nurses or doctors). People who need help with daily tasks but do not need skilled medical care. -Bathing, dressing, grooming -Meal preparation and feeding -Companionship -Help
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