What is Mild Cognitive Impairment?
If memory lapses become more frequent or serious as a senior ages, Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) may be the cause.
Making the Memory Care Decision
Memory care facilities are a specialized type of long-term residential care developed to meet the specific needs of individuals with dementia or other forms of memory loss such as Alzheimer's disease. They are often located on the same campus as an assisted living residence and offer many of the same benefits and services. Memory care [...]
10 Brain Activities to Prevent Memory Loss
While we don't know how to prevent memory loss completely, some activities seem to help slow the process. Because many seniors live alone or feel isolated, their families or friends may have to assist with some of these fun brain activities.
How Memory Care Affirms Your Loved One’s Dignity
Memory care facilities offer carefully designed environments created to affirm your loved one's dignity and the life they have left to live.
Moving a Parent into Memory Care
It is not uncommon for a family caregiver to determine that it is best to explore professional memory care as an alternative.
Conversations With Alzheimer’s Patients
Caregivers of Alzheimer's patients must learn to communicate in new ways to engage in meaningful interactions with their loved ones.
Misconceptions about Aging
Aging is often misunderstood, causing undue fear and anxiety. Discrediting these myths, however, can help you to live a happier life.
How Alzheimer’s Disease Affects Women
While Alzheimer’s afflicts both men and women, it disproportionately affects women, perplexing researchers.
Eat to Prevent Alzheimer’s
A specialized diet typically utilized to combat heart disease has shown the potential to significantly lower the risk of Alzheimer's. In order to be a valuable tool to prevent Alzheimer's, however, individuals must follow the guidelines in their entirety.
Understanding Dementia Symptoms
Those living with these disorders often exhibit dementia symptoms such as memory loss, irritability, personality swings, and depression.