Q- I have heard that sometimes dementia can be reversed. Is this possible? Can dementia be reversed?

A- Kelly McCann, a representative of the Alzheimer's Association joins us today to answer this question. Learn what signs to look for and what tests your doctor may need to perform to determine if your loved one's dementia can be reversed.

Q- A Friend suggested I take mom to her primary care physician and have a mini mental test to see if she may have the beginning stages of Alzheimer's Disease or some other kind of dementia. What is a mini mental test and should I take mom to have this test?

A- Kelly McCann a representative with the Alzheimer's Association in Houston and Southeast Texas answers this question. Get the facts from someone who knows.

I am worried that mom may be being abused by the night staff. Can I put a nanny cam in her room? Here what Keri Graham, Elder Law Attorney has to say.

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Mom is in good health but that could change tomorrow. Find out what age you should be when you get your documents in place. You may be surprised.

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Q-We would really like to keep mom in her own home not a nursing home. Will medicaid cover home care and how do I apply?

A- Elder Law Attorney Kerri Graham with Graham and Theander Answers this question. She also explains the difference between medicare and medicaid.

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Listen to what Elder Law Attorney Kim Hegwood has to say about this important question. Making sure that your ducks are in a row when you have one parent who is ill is critical.

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She seems to be able to care for herself but we have noticed that she has been very forgetful. David Hittler, Certified Senior Advisor and the owner of At Your Side Home Care Northwest and The Woodlands helps you to understand what to look for and how to make sure your elderly mom stays safe.

A- We went to the Alzheimer's Association,Houston & Southeast Texas Chapter to speak with Kelly McCann to answer this question.

Kelly currently serves as Chief Program Officer for the Alzheimer’s Association, Houston & Southeast Texas Chapter, where she is responsible for all education, safety initiatives, family services, and early stage programs throughout a 37-county region of southeast Texas.

Q-Mom gets a pension along with her social security check? Total she gets about $3000. The only thing she owns is her home which is worth about $120,000. Can she qualify for medicaid and will she have to go to a nursing home.

A-Kim Hegwood, Elder Law Attorney- answers this question.Focusing exclusively on elder law, asset protection planning, estate planning and related practice areas, Kim’s passion for family and care giving come through in her enduring relationships with her clients. Kim’s personal experiences, together with her mastery of the law, make Kim and the Hegwood& Associates family of attorneys uniquely qualified to help seniors, families and individuals plan for the future and cope during times of crisis. Kim understands what her clients are going through and dedicates herself to treating every client with the compassion and respect he or she deserves.

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Mom has been on these anti anxiety medications for about 6 months and is doing fine now. I worry she is taking too many medications. Is it safe to stop this medication and should we?

Sharon Ragsdale,RN and owner of Cypress Assisted Living gives her advice.

Sharon Ragsdale is uniquely qualified in the care of the elderly. She believes that old age should not be considered a threat, but instead, enjoyed.

Sharon is an RN and a Certified Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nurse with a Master of Science Degree in Nursing Education.

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