Dealing with Alzheimer’s or any form of memory impairment can be a challenging experience that significantly alters the way you or a loved one live their life. However, with ongoing research and awareness, we can gain a better understanding of the condition and learn how to manage its symptoms. By researching and learning more every […]
A Day in the Life of Someone with Parkinson’s
Parkinson’s can change your habits, making it more challenging to manage the tasks that go into daily living. It may impact your ability to bathe, eat, or dress. Parkinson’s develops differently, and each person may experience symptoms differently, altering how they go through life. Learn more about what a day with Parkinson’s might be like […]
Transitioning Your Loved One With Alzheimer’s to Memory Care
Transitioning a loved one with Alzheimer’s to memory care can be a difficult and emotional process for everyone involved. However, memory care communities are designed specifically to provide the specialized care and support that individuals with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia need. Take your time investigating different care options, preparing for the move, and […]
How Respite Care Helps Seniors
Caring for a loved one can be fulfilling, but when you have a job, children, or other commitments, performing care duties all the time can lead to burnout. Taking advantage of professional help on a temporary basis can be a much-needed relief. Choosing respite care for your loved one can be a break for the […]
Parkinson’s Care Partner: How a Memory Support Community Can Help
Finding the right support and living situation for older adults is a big decision. You want your loved ones to feel safe and comfortable. When a health issue affects their cognitive function or memory, it can be particularly crucial to balance respect for their dignity and advancing care needs. Memory care is a lifestyle program […]
My Parent Has Been Diagnosed With Alzheimer’s: What Now?
An Alzheimer’s diagnosis can change your loved one’s life. As time goes on, they will need a supportive community around them as they require more care. What can you do after your loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s? Alzheimer’s takes years to progress, with some people living as long as 20 years with this condition. […]
How to Speak to a Parent with Dementia
As your parents age, there can be some challenges that you can help them overcome. Dementia is one of these challenges that can appear with age. An important step is finding your loved ones the right community and lifestyle to meet their unique needs. Let’s look at how dementia can affect your parents and how […]
Home Care Vs Memory Care: Which Is Right for You?
When transitioning to a new stage of life, finding the right community and lifestyle is essential to ease you or your loved one into a unique opportunity. A new community can be exciting, but it’s important to consider which lifestyle is right for you. Let’s explore home and memory care to find out which lifestyle […]
What Is Mixed Dementia?
Dementia Types Dementia is a term most people have heard of but may not be familiar with the many types. So when your loved one is experiencing cognitive problems, how can you tell the difference between Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia? Knowing the type of dementia is crucial for medical professionals helping someone with […]
What Is Respite Care & Why Is It Needed?
All the good intentions in the world don’t change the fact that sometimes a caregiver may need a break. This could simply be for an afternoon, or it could be an extended break for several weeks or more. In situations like this, respite care can provide the needed break. Quite often, a primary caregiver is […]