Taking Day Trips with Dementia Patients
Planning a day trip with dementia patients requires taking into account their specific needs, both physical and emotional.
September is World Alzheimer’s Month
Alzheimer's Disease International (ADI) has designated September as World Alzheimer's Month and September 21st as World Alzheimer's Day.
Memory Care Centers – What to Expect
When looking into memory care centers for a spouse or loved one, you may be confused as to all of the choices and options you have available to you. You want to make the right decision, and understand the environment in which you will be leaving your family member. You may feel guilty, you may [...]
When Should You Be Concerned About Forgetfulness?
Age-related lapses in memory are different than early dementia symptoms. When should you be concerned about forgetfulness?
Is Alzheimer’s Disease Hereditary?
You may be wondering if Alzheimer's is hereditary, and if your family's genetic makeup makes Alzheimer's more likely for you or others you care about.
3 Characteristics of Quality Memory Care
Is it time to place your loved one in an adult care facility? We can help you make the best choice for quality memory care.
7 Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease
Global Deterioration Scale (GDS), was originally developed by Dr. Barry Reisberg, Director of the Fisher Alzheimer’s Disease Education and Research program at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. Reisberg's guideline is utilized by professionals and caregivers globally to identify a patient stages of Alzheimer's disease.
Support Groups Can Help Caregivers to Cope
Caregivers often find themselves lonely, depressed and stressed out, with nowhere to turn. Facilitated support groups can provide a nonjudgmental forum and compassion from others who are in similar situations.
Transitioning from Assisted Living to Memory Care
There may come a time when an assisted living resident develops dementia or Alzheimer's disease. This may indicate it is time to move from assisted living to memory care.
Creating a Last Will and Testament
Creating a last will and testament, more simply known as “a will”, allows us to outline who receives our assets after we are gone.