A senior living community can be an ideal way for families to care for loved ones with memory loss or other forms of dementia. They provide a safe and nurturing environment where seniors can enjoy new friendships, peace of mind, and a sense of purpose in their lives. As a family member, though you may [...]
It's devastating to know that your loved one is suffering from Dementia or Alzheimer's disease. Even if they can still remember you, it will only be a matter of time before they lose all their memories. That includes you and other people around them. It's best to bring your loved one to an Alzheimer's housing [...]
Dementia is a progressive, debilitating condition that can make everyday tasks difficult or impossible. You may have noticed in the news that dementia has been connected to increased rates of cancer, stroke, and heart disease. This is because people with dementia have weaker immune systems; they are more likely to get sick and less likely [...]
As we get older, we begin to see changes in the way we remember things. Perhaps you went into your kitchen and cannot recall the reason why or you can’t remember a name you should know during your chat with a family member. You might have forgotten an appointment because it slipped your mind. Lapses [...]
Imagine if someone said that there was a way you could, at this very moment, reduce the rate of mental decline in your loved one with Alzheimer's or dementia by 37%? Before you assume that this notion is a fairy tale – read on… According to a recent study done by researchers at Utah State [...]
Eventually, there will come a time in your or your loved one's life when you'll need to hire extra help. The reasons may vary from health-related issues to general aging. However, you'll always have second thoughts about hiring additional help regardless of the reason. While there are pros and cons of each type of care: [...]
Alzheimer’s disease is a primary cause of death in the United States of America. Dubbed as a “silent killer”, it has been claiming the lives of millions of Americans who have been suffering from this disease. Alzheimer’s disease is just another common type of dementia. However, there are still several misconceptions about this disease. Before [...]
Every close family member becomes extra vigilant towards the health of their senior loved one residing in Alzheimer’s assisted living communities. Besides age-related changes, there are also plenty of chronic conditions that may affect your senior loved one. One particular neurodegenerative illness that most seniors and loved ones want to avoid is Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s [...]
Our brain works nonstop every day. It operates simultaneously with everything we do, from expressing thoughts and emotions, coordinating body movements, recalling memories, and much more. That said, since its functions come naturally to us, we sometimes take our brain health for granted. But remember, the brain changes with age, and it's normal for our [...]
Health experts have yet to pinpoint the definite cause of Alzheimer’s disease. It has always been determined to be the combination of age-related brain changes along with genetics, lifestyle, and environmental factors. Granted, there are various foods and specific diet plans that can help prevent dementia from developing. However, new studies revealed that your food [...]
