If you’re caring for someone with Alzheimer’s, you are likely to need support. Alzheimer’s is a devastating illness for the sufferer but can also place overwhelming demands on the caregiver.
Posted by Bobby Stephenson | May 2, 2022 8:30:00 AM
If you’re caring for someone with Alzheimer’s, you are likely to need support. Alzheimer’s is a devastating illness for the sufferer but can also place overwhelming demands on the caregiver.
Topics: Memory Loss
Posted by Bobby Stephenson | Apr 20, 2022 8:45:00 AM
It's never an easy decision to transfer a loved one struggling with dementia or Alzheimer's disease to a senior living memory care facility. However, doing so often become necessary when the patient's health condition worsens and requires specialized attention that memory care home solutions can't provide.
Topics: Memory Care
Posted by Bobby Stephenson | Apr 12, 2022 8:30:00 AM
From facility amenities to staffing and activities, selecting the right memory care services for your loved one can be quite daunting. How can you navigate the nuances to make the right choice?
Topics: Memory Care
Posted by Bobby Stephenson | Apr 1, 2022 9:30:00 AM
Caring for a family member with dementia, whether in a care facility or at home, may seem like a daunting challenge. Dementia changes the way the person remembers, communicates, and behaves. The personality and abilities of the person you once knew may change.
Topics: Memory Loss
Posted by Bobby Stephenson | Mar 1, 2022 8:30:00 AM
When your family is impacted by Alzheimer’s, you may feel tremendous responsibility to care for your loved one and feel as though a nursing home is the last resort. However, modern improvements in technology and standards of care make Alzheimer’s care centers one of the most respected resources available to you and your family.
Topics: Memory Loss
Posted by Bobby Stephenson | Feb 28, 2022 2:00:00 PM
According to the Alzheimer's Association, at least 15 million family members care for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease or another kind of dementia. These unpaid individuals provide most memory care in the United States, at times jeopardizing their careers, finances, and mental and physical well-being in the process.
Topics: Memory Care
Posted by Bobby Stephenson | Feb 23, 2022 9:00:00 AM
When looking for comprehensive care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia, a memory care community can offer the right support. Clinicians and therapists understand the needs of those with memory conditions, and many aspects of the environment are structured to provide the right level of assistance and security.
Topics: Memory Care
Posted by Bobby Stephenson | Feb 17, 2022 9:00:00 AM
Living with Alzheimer’s or dementia is challenging, and caring for a loved one struggling with these conditions can be stressful. But you don't have to do this alone.
Topics: Memory Care
Posted by Bobby Stephenson | Feb 10, 2022 8:15:00 AM
Many people outside of healthcare mistakenly confuse dementia with Alzheimer’s, yet the two are very different conditions. While both can affect memory, there are clear distinctions. What follows is a look at what these differences can mean for patient symptoms, long-term outlook and patient memory care need.
Topics: Memory Loss, Memory Care
Posted by Bobby Stephenson | Jan 18, 2022 8:45:00 AM
If you’ve been told––or suspect––you need an occupational therapy evaluation, the next steps can sometimes feel a bit overwhelming. How do you select the right provider? What should you expect during the evaluation, and what questions should you ask?
Topics: Occupational Therapy