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 | Dec 20, 2022 | Uncategorized
If mom has always had her hair well-coiffed, her clothes immaculate, and her nails clean and polished but suddenly seems to be slipping in the personal care department it’s often a sign of bigger issues. When noting changes in seniors and personal care keep in mind...
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...
