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 | Mar 14, 2023 | Memory Care
Making the decision to move yourself or a loved one to a memory care community should be a well-informed one. All memory care communities are not created equal, but the best have several things in common. When comparing memory care communities be sure to include the...
by Courtney Boatin | Apr 5, 2022 | Memory Care, Uncategorized
Communicating with Alzheimer’s patients is emotional and a delicate skill. Communication is one of the most essential skills in life. When the ability to communicate is taken away, it can be devastating. For those with Alzheimer’s disease, the ability to express...
by NarrativeSEO | Mar 9, 2022 | Memory Care
For seniors with Alzheimer’s and dementia, memory loss can be jarring, lonely and even anger-inducing. They may be unable to remember basic facts, like what year it is, their location or a loved one’s name, all of which can contribute to feelings of a lost identity....
by NarrativeSEO | Feb 14, 2022 | Memory Care
Does your loved one struggle with serious memory loss? Losing memory and other cognitive functions is scary — it can feel like losing yourself. People who suffer from dementia and related conditions can become withdrawn and isolated, depressed or even angry. These...
by Kristin Ganton | Nov 23, 2021 | Assisted Living, Home Care, Memory Care
The number of family caregivers in the United States is growing, according to the AARP report, “Caregiving in the U.S. 2020.” As many as 53 million Americans are providing care to a family member, which is up from the 2015 estimate of 43.5 million. By far the majority...
