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One thing that connects us all, no matter our age, is the desire to have an engaged, meaningful and connected life. In fact, staying connected and having a sense of purpose actually improve our health – physical, emotional and mental. That need and ...
When it’s time for you to research memory care options for your loved one with dementia, it’s common to feel confused and overwhelmed. There are so many options and seemingly similar programs, amenities and services that you can become paralyzed by ...
How do we as humans connect? Through communication – both verbal and nonverbal. Language helps us bond, learn more about each other and nurture relationships. When your loved one is living with dementia, communication is one of the skills that starts to ...
Caregiving isn’t just a job … it’s a lifestyle, and we mean that in the broadest sense possible. It often seems as if caregivers work 24/7, juggling all the needs of their loved one along with their own additional responsibilities. No wonder we call them ...
Exercise is incredibly important for all of us, no matter how old or young we are. It provides mental and physical benefits that extend well beyond the initial calorie burn. For those with dementia, it can be a significant factor in improving their ...
One of the hardest decisions family caregivers have to make is knowing when to place their loved one with dementia in a memory care community. There is no one answer to when this is the right option. It all depends on the individual’s disease ...
Caregiving for a loved one with dementia is a demanding job. It can also be a very lonely and isolating one. Many family caregivers feel as if “no one understands what they’re going through.” They may be hesitant to voice their concerns and frustrations ...
Do you love to read? Most of us enjoy the simple pleasures of sitting down with a good book and losing ourselves in the pages of a story. It’s something that everyone at every age can enjoy, even for those living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms ...
Moving your loved one to memory care is a hard decision. Even though you as a caregiver or family member may feel anxiety, sadness, grief or uncertainty, remember that you’re doing the best thing for your loved one, says Reshma Nair, Executive Director ...
Alicia Seaver is the Vice President of Memory Care Operations for EPOCH Senior Living and a Certified Memory Impairment Specialist. Every month, she addresses a specific issue related to memory care. If you’re interested in hearing about a particular ...
People are living longer thanks to medical treatments and innovation, which increases the risk that more of us will end up living with disabilities and chronic illnesses in our senior years. This also means that many of us will find ourselves becoming ...
There are many changes that occur in life following a diagnosis of dementia. Beyond planning for the future, getting finances in order and coordinating care for today and tomorrow, you or your loved ones also have to deal with the changing roles that ...