Physical activity is important for people with dementia. When adjusted for their ability level, even the simplest activities can improve their overall well- being. Encouraging...
There are many people who never envision themselves being alone as they age. It could be that the thought simply never occurred to them. Or, it is possible that the aging...
When you're researching retirement communities, you may come across two common acronyms: ADL and IADL. Knowing what these stand for and understanding what they're referring to...
As we age, we experience changes that can often make us forgetful of details or routine instances. Forgetting things could be characterized as just a normal part of aging that...
Many of you may have seen or read The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks. A story of a woman who knew she would eventually lose her memory. Allie, the name Sparks gave his character,...
With the summer months quickly approaching, it's the perfect time to sit down and bond with your aging loved ones. Rather than just watching TV or playing a board game, take...
Brain health is important and maintaining it can be easier than you might think. Age and genetics are often uncontrollable factors that can lead to Alzheimer’s disease, but...
In your assisted living or retirement community there are a lot of amenities for residents that you may not know about. When you are looking for a place to retire, consider the...
Alzheimer’s is a degenerative brain disease that is affecting about 5.5 million people worldwide as of 2017. This disease attacks and destroys healthy neurons in the brain,...
