When a person needs memory care services, it is not uncommon to wonder about the expected length of the stay. Memory care is usually long-term, but there are numerous factors that will determine how long you, a friend or relative will need to stay in a memory care community. The average length …
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Supporting a relative or friend who is living with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease can be extremely rewarding. While not easy, contributing to their well-being and sense of security can help them cope with the challenges they face. Working together, there are steps you can take to make each day a little brighter. Familiarize …
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Finding the best care for a parent with dementia is a challenge. You want a location that’s safe, attentive and respectful of your parent’s legacy. While many memory care communities have the experience needed to care for people with dementia, not all of them put the focus on joy and living an exceptional …
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Dementia is a general term that encompasses different types of disorders, including Alzheimer’s disease, dementia with Lewy Bodies, frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and others. While each type of dementia progresses differently, there are two general diagnostic models used to describe the progression of dementia: the three-stage model and the seven-stage model. With the latter, …
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Sundowning syndrome is one of the lesser-known symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. As the name suggests, the condition tends to show itself at the end of the day and persist through the evening hours. Learn how to recognize sundowning syndrome, what it means for care patients and caregivers and how a senior living community …
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Ever since 1906 when Dr. Alois Alzheimer noticed changes in the brain tissue of a woman who had died of an unusual “mental illness,” researchers have worked hard to learn all they can about what is called today, Alzheimer’s disease. Despite this extensive research, scientists still don’t fully understand what causes Alzheimer’s in …
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In a recent study and many others like it, researchers show that individuals who practice healthy lifestyle behaviors can significantly reduce their risk of cognitive impairment and dementia, as well as reducing their likelihood of developing many other chronic conditions. In this 2013 published study, more than two thousand men aged 45-59 years …
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It’s heartbreaking to experience the gradual loss of a parent to dementia. In fact, it’s one of the most difficult situations an adult child will ever have to face, especially when you must juggle your parent’s care with the needs of your own children, the needs of your spouse, the demands of a …
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If you have a friend or family member who struggles with memory loss, you may find yourself searching for answers. You’ve heard about memory care and wonder if it will help your friend or a family member have a safer and more fulfilling life. In short, the answer is “yes.” Memory care has …
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