There is nothing easy about moving a loved one into a memory care center. It’s likely you’ve reached this decision after many weeks or months of careful consideration and you are approaching the big day with a quiet dread. After all, this person is a major part of your life, and you feel like you are […]
THE MIND DIET: 10 FOODS ALZHEIMER’S PATIENTS SHOULD BE EATING
Have you or a loved one received the diagnoses of having Alzheimer’s disease? Maybe you have a family history of the disease and are fearful it’s only a matter of time before you’re next. Either way, you might be feeling scared and powerless. Though for now there’s no cure, new science has shown that there […]
10 TIPS ON HOW TO TALK TO SOMEONE WITH DEMENTIA
As many as 47 million individuals in the United States already exhibit symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. That’s on top of the estimated 5.7 million who currently live with it. Now, let’s combine both and compare it with the total number of households in the country. The results will tell you that you have a 42% likelihood of living […]
THE COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING DEMENTIA BEHAVIORS
With at least 50 million sufferers worldwide, dementia is a tragically common disease. And, because the disease is so debilitating, all those sufferers will need someone to take care of them. Caring for a loved one with dementia is a monumental challenge. You need a variety of tools and knowledge in order to do the job […]
7 LITTLE KNOWN PHYSICAL SIGNS OF ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE
Alzheimer’s is a disease that affects approximately 5 million Americans. And, by the year 2050, it’s assumed this number will have increased to 16 million Americans. With these statistics, Alzheimer’s has become the 6th leading cause of death in America. We hear the word all the time, but what exactly is Alzheimer’s? Alzheimer’s disease is an […]
ASSISTED LIVING VS. MEMORY CARE: KNOW THE DIFFERENCE
Do you know how many people in the United States fall within the 65 and older age bracket? 47.8 million people back in July 2015, according to the most recent Census report. What’s more, experts project this to double come 2060! What do these numbers tell us? One, that life expectancy has increased – many of us now […]
