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BEHAVIORAL HEALTH Birmingham WEST NEUROPSYCHOLOGY, LLC Are you or someone you DeLisa West, PhD know struggling with? 801 Princeton Avenue SW • Forgetfulness Professional Office Building I, Ste. 205 • Worry that you may have Birmingham, AL 35211 dementia/Alzheimer's (205) 453-9888 • Completing tasks as well as you used to (205) 453-0003 fax An evaluation by a neuropsychologist can determine • Mental strengths/weaknesses Most insurances accepted, • Whether thinking problems are normal or somecall for more information. thing else • Appropriateness for independent living, Please call for office hours. MAP #6 work, school, driving, managing finances/daily tasks W Questions to Ask hen selecting a care community ask the following questions of the administrator or admissions coordinator: What levels of care do they offer? Do they accept Medicare or Medicaid? Are there any restrictions on the type of residents they admit? What is provided for in the basic daily rate? What services cost extra? Is there a volunteer program? It is recommended that you visit the facility and observe the following: ● Is there adequate staff? Check on how long nurse call lights stay on. See if the residents look clean and if they are dressed in clean clothes. Observe if staff members are kind and responsive when they talk to residents. ● Is the food good? Ask a resident how it tastes. See if it looks good and if it's served hot. Do the residents seem to get enough to eat? Are they offered second servings, diet permitting? Does the home serve snacks? Is the dining room clean and well furnished? Are residents assisted with eating when required? ● Is there an activity program? Ask if a full-time activity director is employed. Is a list of activities posted? Is there something for residents to do who are confined to their rooms? Are there a lot of residents sitting around with nothing to do? Does the facility have community TV with good reception? Is there a volunteer program? Based on the above factors, your choice of a care community should include the following: 1. Good visible resident care. 2. Convenient location. 3. Friendly, competent staff. 4. Good food, well prepared, attractively served, and adequate portions. 5. Clean, free of unpleasant odors. 37