Valentine’s Day is all about expressing appreciation for the ones we love. If you have a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia, you might be wondering how to celebrate the holiday together. As the disease progresses, individuals with dementia may not be able to remember certain details about their life. However, […]
What’s New in Memory Care?
When it’s time to find memory care and support for a loved one, you might not know what to expect, especially if you’ve never visited a memory care community before. Like many people, you may even have outdated ideas of what memory care is really like. The truth is, memory care has changed tremendously over […]
When is it Time for Memory Care? Look for These 5 Signs
When a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia, there are many difficult decisions to make, including when to consider residential memory care. Because no two people experience dementia in exactly the same way, it’s hard to predict how quickly an individual’s symptoms will progress over time. In the early stages of […]
How to Compare Assisted Living Memory Care Communities
An estimated 5.8 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia, and this number is expected to increase over the next decade. As the Baby Boomer generation reaches retirement age, quality memory care will be essential. Recognizing this, the senior living industry has evolved to meet the needs of the next […]
Top Questions to Ask When Touring a Memory Care Community
When a parent or loved one is living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia, it’s essential to find care that meets their unique needs. While many caregivers want their loved ones to stay in a home environment as long as possible, eventually, they will need more care than can be provided at home. […]
How to Choose the Best Memory Care Community for a Loved One
When it comes to finding the right assisted living memory care community for your loved one, it can be difficult to know where to start. Because every community is different, it takes time and research to narrow your options and determine the best fit. So, what should you keep in mind while visiting assisted living […]
Alzheimer’s Awareness Month: Recognizing the Signs of Alzheimer’s
November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, a time to honor the millions of Americans affected by Alzheimer’s disease and advocate for awareness, education, and a cure. When the designation was first made in 1983 by President Ronald Reagan, less than two million Americans were living with the disease. Today, more than five million people in the […]
5 Engaging Memory Care Activities
For older adults living with Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia, staying involved and engaged in meaningful activities is essential. Not only do activities stimulate the brain and help to reduce common dementia behaviors like wandering, but they may also boost mood and enhance one’s quality of life. In memory care assisted living communities, […]
5 Benefits of Memory Care for Older Adults
If you’re caring for a senior loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia, you know the importance of keeping them safe and comfortable. But there comes a point when a person with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia may need a greater level of care than can be provided at home, even with the support of a family […]
How to Choose the Best Memory Care for an Older Loved One
One of the most difficult situations a spouse or adult child can face is a loved one with a progressive memory disease like Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. Caregivers may want to provide a home environment as long as possible, but eventually, their loved one’s needs escalate above their ability to manage. At that point, it […]
