Moving into an assisted living community can be a challenging task for both you and your loved one. However, the challenge can become much easier when you are prepared for the...
A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s does not mean that individuals are incapable of living on their own. Some people who are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or dementia can often live alone for...
Dementia is a combination of symptoms that affects how we use our brain. They can include: trouble in thinking, language, low problem solving skills, and loss of memory. The...
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, at least half of all elderly (65+ years of age) assisted living residents have some form of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease,...
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive disease that every patient experiences differently. For example, the rate at which it progresses varies from person to person. However, in...
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,...
Learning your loved one has been diagnosed with Dementia can leave you with more questions than answers. There are resources available to help navigate your next steps and your...
Many of the effects of aging are inevitable and occur regardless of factors like gender and race. Those effects include changes to the brain. Changes to the brain as we age may...
One of the most difficult decisions that a family can face, is deciding when it is necessary to move your loved one to a long-term care community. It is almost inevitable when...
