Chris Braley

Communicating With Dementia Patients: Essential Tips

Chris Braley

Published on: 02/09/2026

Effective dementia communication relies on patience, simple phrasing, and calm tone rather than correction. Caregivers ask short, one-step questions, maintain eye contact, and avoid quizzing memory. The Alzheimer's Association notes reasoning ability declines alongside memory loss. Braley Care Homes' trained nurse aides and LPNs model these techniques daily, easing frustration for both residents and families.

Paying for Alzheimer's Care Without Insurance

Chris Braley

Published on: 20/08/2026

Families without long-term care insurance combine personal assets, Social Security benefits, and home equity to fund Alzheimer's care, then apply for Medicaid once resources run low. Veterans benefits also offset costs for eligible families. Braley Care Homes Inc., West Virginia's only freestanding Alzheimer's and dementia care facility, guides families through these options during a free assessment.

Long Term Care Insurance: Protecting Memory Care Needs

Chris Braley

Published on: 11/08/2026

Long-term care insurance policies typically cover memory care for Alzheimer's disease and dementia when residents need assistance with daily activities like bathing, dressing, or supervision due to cognitive decline, as this specialized care falls under recognized long-term care services

VA Benefits for Memory Care: Dementia Coverage

Chris Braley

Published on: 06/08/2026

the Department of Veterans Affairs pays for memory care when a veteran meets eligibility rules tied to VA health care and pension programs. Families who skip this step often pay full price out of pocket for months before discovering funds they qualified for all along.