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Dementia and Alzheimer’s
Dementia is a term meaning the decline of cognitive abilities. Though the human brain experiences a small amount of typical cognitive decline in late adulthood, dementia is not a typical part of natural aging. Multiple types of dementia exist and impact people differently; Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia and affects millions of older adults in the United States. Over time, these diseases progress and impact the individual’s memory and functioning.
Although dementia and Alzheimer’s disease impact many people, even more people feel their effects. Dementia patients must increasingly rely on long-term care services, and the diseases cause cognitive and behavioral changes that reshape how the patients interact with family members. These articles help educate Alzheimer’s and dementia patients and their families about this group of diseases, offering insight, education, and resources.
Will Medicaid Pay for Memory Care?
When a loved one begins showing signs of Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia, families face not only the emotional weight of this diagnosis but also pressing practical questions about how to provide appropriate care. Memory care, specialized support designed for individuals with cognitive impairment, can be essential for safety and quality of life, […]
When To Move From Assisted Living to Memory Care
Assisted living communities are often the first step for seniors who can’t live alone anymore. Through assisted living, residents get support with daily tasks, allowing them to fully enjoy the activities and social life of the community. This type of senior living can also be helpful to people in the early stages of dementia. However, […]
What To Do After a Dementia Diagnosis: Steps To Take and Planning Considerations
When you or a loved one receives a diagnosis of dementia, you might feel anxious, sad, angry, or overwhelmed. You might also feel relieved, finally having a diagnosis that explains the behaviors or challenges you’ve seen. While there are 10 million new cases of dementia diagnosed worldwide each year, you can still feel isolated as […]
Memory Care Services at Assisted Living or a Dedicated Memory Care Community: What’s the Right Move?
Despite the appeal of aging at home, people with dementia often need more specialized support through memory care services. This type of care can be available in different settings, including assisted living and dedicated memory care facilities, but which should you choose? Here, we’re comparing these two options. While they are similar, there are distinct […]
10 Simple Ways To Connect With a Parent in Memory Care
When a loved one moves into memory care, especially a parent, it can be difficult to know how to stay connected. Dementia changes how your parent communicates and reacts, but meaningful connection is still possible. Your presence matters, and even simple activities can provide comfort and reassurance. Here are some activities that can help you […]
Moving to Memory Care: What To Expect in the First Few Days
The first few days after a loved one moves to memory care can be filled with questions, emotions, and uncertainty. For someone with dementia, the unfamiliarity of a new environment can cause anxiety, fear, and confusion. This article walks you through what typically happens during those early days after moving to memory care, so you […]
What To Expect When Visiting Someone in Memory Care
Visiting someone in memory care can bring a mix of emotions, including uncertainty. It’s normal to feel unsure about what to say or how the visit might go. Memory care is a unique setting designed for people living with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia, and visits may feel different than they once did in […]
5 Ways Memory Care Communities Differ From Other Types of Senior Living
Seniors with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia face unique challenges to their health and wellness. Cognitive decline comes with confusion, restlessness, lapses in judgment, and other symptoms that can make living at home alone dangerous. Senior living communities offer a safer alternative, but they are not all the same. Memory care communities are […]
Sundowning in Assisted Living: How Communities Help Residents Cope
Assisted living communities are designed to offer residents quick access to caregiver assistance, easy socialization with peers, and amenities that make meeting their wellness goals more convenient. For residents with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia, assisted living communities, especially those with memory care programs, further enhance safety and comfort. Common dementia behaviors, including […]
Understanding Hallucinations in Dementia: A Guide for Caregivers
We all understand that dementia can lead to a decline in cognitive functions such as memory, reasoning, and judgment, but there are numerous additional symptoms associated with specific types of dementia. Among these, hallucinations can be particularly distressing for both the individual experiencing them and their caregivers. Understanding dementia-related hallucinations and learning effective ways to […]