Seasons Memory Care of Beleair, Florida and Largo, Florida want to help seniors find a be able to afford prescription medications. When older adults aren’t able to afford their prescriptions, they can’t follow the doctor’s instructions and take necessary medication. To get help paying for prescription drugs, Social Security has a program called Extra Help […]
Get a Breath of Fresh Air: The Benefits of Nature for Dementia Patients
For dementia patients, it often seems like there’s not much hope. That means anything that offers some benefits to them is a great thing. Recent studies have shown the benefits of nature for those suffering from dementia. While it’s not a fix, the advantages offered by regular outdoor activities had drastic effects on sufferers. If […]
How to Help Dementia Patients With Personal Hygiene
Have you noticed your loved one looking increasingly disheveled? Are they forgetting to put on clean clothes or take regular baths? These are all signs that dementia patients show when they forget to keep up with their personal hygiene. And these struggles can start to show in patients with mild to moderate cognitive decline. They […]
What’s New in Alzheimer’s Research?
When will there be an Alzheimer’s cure? It’s a question humans have been asking for the last century. And, it’s something we’ll continue to explore as more humans develop the disease in older age. If you have a loved one with Alzheimer’s, you’ve likely asked this question many times before. We’re still a ways away from […]
How to Talk to Kids About Their Grandparent’s Dementia
“What’s wrong with Grandma? She was acting funny.” When your children start noticing your parent’s dementia, it can be hard to know what to tell them. To know what they can understand and what won’t scare them, based on their developmental stage. And unfortunately, there isn’t one perfect answer. Each situation is different, as different […]
How Alzheimer’s Affects Family Members
One out of every ten people over the age of 65 will be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. If someone you love has recently received an Alzheimer’s diagnosis, then we know you’re dealing with intense emotions — and questions about the future. You don’t know how you’re going to deal with the consequences of this horrific disease. You […]
