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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
Alzheimer’s disease is a widely known and feared health condition for people in their senior years. Most people know it as a disorder that affects memory, but it is actually more complex than that. Now that you are in your golden age, it’s about time to learn the essential information about Alzheimer’s disease. This [...]
There's a certain mystery of a garden that's full of wonder and opportunities, never mind being able to cultivate that beauty for yourself. Doctors, researchers, and psychiatrists have discovered the impact that it has on our bodies and minds. These benefits of gardening also carry over to dementia memory care. Gardening makes you feel empowered. [...]
It is not always easy for a senior to pursue a hobby or hop in the current trend of “in” activities for older adults. After all, they have been through a lot of life changes as they reach their golden years. There’s retirement, adult kids leaving the nest, getting diagnosed with a disease, and [...]
