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 | Jun 10, 2020 | Dementia, Memory Care, Senior Living
One of the tasks you’ll have to face not long after your loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or dementia is telling family and close friends. Not everyone will respond in the same way, of course, and some reactions may cause disappointment. It can help to realize...
by Kristin Ganton | May 5, 2020 | Dementia, Senior Health, Senior Living
As we remain at home during COVID-19, this could be the perfect time to concentrate on your brain health. Habits formed now will help integrate these exercises into your future daily routine. Review this list and choose a few to start with. Schedule at least 30...
by Kristin Ganton | Jan 24, 2019 | Dementia, Memory Care, Senior Health
Dementia is one of the most insidious conditions afflicting humanity — people of every race in every country around the world. As we age, dementia becomes more and more likely and, according to dementiastatistcis.org, “The number of people with dementia globally is...
