Connecticut Care Planning Council - April 2012

In this issue of the Connecticut Care Planning Council newsletter:

• Know Your Dementias - A Dementia Primer by Denise F. Talbot, MA
  Dementia is a general term used to describe the symptoms of a larger group of illnesses which affect your cognitive function, speech, reasoning and physical abilities...
• Vitamins and Mineral Supplements Are Important for Older
  As most people get older, they tend to eat less due to a loss of appetite. As a result, many elderly individuals do not take in adequate amounts of vitamins and other nutrients as they did when they were younger...
• If you answer "yes" to any of these questions, Weatherby & Associates, PC can help

1. Has the elder been diagnosed with a mentally or physically debilitating disorder such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, ALS, stroke or a decline in functional capacity?
2. Is the elder isolated due to the recent death of a spouse, or have family that either lives too far away or is too busy to provide adequate care?
3. Is the elder to be discharged into a care facility or currently receiving in home care?
4. More