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 People who suffer from dementia and related conditions can become withdrawn and isolated, depressed or even angry.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...
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,...
by Kristin Ganton | Oct 7, 2020 | Memory Care, Senior Health
The onset of memory loss may at first bring about small changes in a loved one’s behavior, but over time, these changes become more pronounced. As memory is challenged, seniors begin to fail at completing daily routines, including regular and effective dental hygiene....
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 | Apr 15, 2020 | COVID-19, Memory Care, Senior Living
As the coronavirus took hold in the United States, senior living communities ramped up preparations to protect their residents. In compliance with state and federal authorities, nursing homes, assisted living and long-term care facilities are now under lock-down...
