by Courtney Boatin | Sep 15, 2026 | Assisted Living, Memory Care, Senior Parent
While parents may prefer aging in place at home, that may not always be the wisest choice. Before the need arises, take time to talk with parents about the senior living options available and consider these tips for a successful senior living conversation. Tip...
by Courtney Boatin | Jan 15, 2025 | Memory Care
Navigating memory care is difficult when a loved one is diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, families are often at a loss for ways to manage and move forward. Many first choose to care for a senior at home. Still, the progression of symptoms and behaviors...
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 | Jun 27, 2023 | Memory Care
Alzheimer’s disease is devastating and its prevalence is on the rise. According to the alz.org report, “2023 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures,” in 2023 there are about 6.7 million Americans age 65 and older with the disease, and as the population ages, that...
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...
