Essential Self-Care Strategies for Dementia Caregivers
Dementia is no ordinary condition. It’s complex, challenging, and lacks a cure. An estimated 57 million individuals are affected by dementia worldwide. While we often focus on those individuals, dementia also profoundly impacts their families and friends. Immediate family members often become Alzheimer’s volunteers, caring for a parent with dementia at home. This blog will […]
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November 14, 2024
Essential Questions to Ask Memory Care Communities Before Move-In
The Rodriguez family made the difficult and emotional decision to move their beloved grandmother, Ana María Rodriguez, into memory care. But which memory care community? Ana is a person living with dementia (PLWD). She has resided at the family home for several years; but the family cannot provide the assisted care she needs. The Rodriguezes […]
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October 8, 2024
Recognizing the Signs: When is it Time for Memory Care?
Caring for a loved one experiencing cognitive decline can be challenging. Seeing a parent or grandparent struggle with daily activities they used to complete with ease can be heartbreaking. We know firsthand the strain, stress, and emotional turmoil this can cause to families. But you are not alone. About 10% of U.S. adults over the […]
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August 20, 2024
Understanding the Differences: Early Signs of Dementia vs. the First Signs of Alzheimer’s
Jack was an intelligent, disciplined man who stayed active well into retirement. He was the tennis champion of his retirement home and a kind soul loved by all who knew him. But near the end of his life, he experienced mild forgetfulness that turned into long periods of confusion. He did not know where he […]
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in Community News | Health & Wellness | Memory Care |
August 6, 2024