It has been said that over 47 million people today are living with Alzheimer’s disease. For those who know little about the progressive disease, seeing such a high number can be very surprising. There are many people fighting to have Alzheimer’s disease researched and cured....
Doctors who have specialized in the field of dementia are often quoted saying that there is thought to be a link between genetics and Alzheimer’s disease. However, this genetic link is often more common in people who have developed Early-onset Alzheimer’s. Although genetics can play...
There is always the hope that one day Alzheimer’s will be cured. From a medical standpoint, Alzheimer’s disease is considered as a progressive disease, meaning it gets worse with time. Despite the disease being currently incurable, there are many ways that loved ones and caregivers...
By the time a family moves their loved one with memory loss into a memory care facility, it can be difficult for them to remember them as anything other than the way they are now. It can be difficult for the memory loss Resident to...
When a family moves their loved one into an assisted living facility, there are often many questions about how their family member will spend their days. While each memory care facility is structured differently, there are some basic guidelines for the types of activities that...
Loved ones and family members of those with memory loss have their own difficulties as caregivers. While they aren’t the ones living with dementia, they are deeply affected by it. Caring for a family member with memory loss is not easy on the caregiver. Even...
Whole Body Wellness for Residents with Alzheimer’s When considering an assisted living facility for a loved one, first considerations are usually about health, safety, and ensuring basic needs are being met. While these are the primary areas of concern, attention should also be given to...
Supplementary Programs for People with Alzheimer’s Assisted living facilities should be passionate about more than just maintaining the current quality of life for their Residents. In addition to offering a range of customary support services, an assisted living facility should pride themselves on the ability to...
How to Know When It’s Time for a Person with Alzheimer’s to Move to an Assisted Living Facility The decision to place a family member experiencing dementia, possibly from a diagnosis of Alzheimer's, into an assisted living facility can be difficult to make. Family members and...
It is possible for people living with dementia to have an excellent quality of life, despite the challenges of their disease. There are many reasons why families and seniors experiencing dementia should consider at an assisted living facility, safety, most importantly for improved well-being. It’s...