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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.
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 […]
Understanding the Three Stages of Dementia
Receiving a dementia diagnosis for a loved one is an emotional and challenging experience. As you embark on this journey, it’s crucial to understand the stages of the disease to provide the best possible care and support. Dementia progresses through three distinct stages, each presenting unique challenges for the individual diagnosed and their loved ones. […]
After the Diagnosis: Helping Caregivers Cope with Dementia
They could have expected it. They might have seen the signs that a senior patient was repeating questions, calling familiar items the wrong name, or taking extra time to manage their daily routine. When a loved one is diagnosed with dementia, the news can be devastating. While it’s important to support them through it, their […]