by Courtney Boatin | May 19, 2025 | Alzheimers, Caregiver, Dementia
Managing life for a loved one with dementia can be trying. Seniors with dementia often require more oversight, and as the condition progresses, simply making a typical home safe can seem impossible. To make life easier for a loved one and their caregiver, take a look...
by Courtney Boatin | Oct 6, 2023 | Alzheimers, Dementia, Memory Care, Uncategorized
Dementia is a devastating diagnosis with many implications, not the least of which is a condition known as sundown syndrome. Also called sundowning or sundowner’s syndrome this condition generally strikes late in the day as the sun goes down but can occur anytime...
by Courtney Boatin | Apr 20, 2023 | Alzheimers, Dementia, Memory Care
A dementia diagnosis is a devastating event in any marriage and one that really changes everything going forward. Suddenly there are so many unknowns, so many new concerns, and so much sadness that the healthy spouse may be overwhelmed. One of the greatest of the...
by Courtney Boatin | Sep 20, 2022 | Alzheimers, Dementia
Cognitive changes in older adults are expected in the aging process and are one of the most common signs of aging. But what is normal and what are the signs of something worse like mild cognitive decline or dementia? When spending time with your senior loved ones...
by Kristin Ganton | Feb 23, 2021 | Alzheimers, Memory Care
Memories are precious at any age, but for seniors, memories are priceless. So, when Alzheimer’s is diagnosed, the first thing many people worry about is the loss of their memory, and thus their past. Family, friends, hobbies, events, and other memories begin to fade,...
