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When it comes to memory care, aging in place isn’t something that people automatically think about, since those with memory issues often require a great deal of care and assistance. However, there can be opportunities for individuals to age in place, ...
Caring for a loved one with dementia is a task that becomes progressively more involved as time goes on. Eventually, your loved one will need the assistance of a caregiver (such as yourself). Beyond helping with medicines and taking care of doctor’s ...
Being a caregiver for a loved one with dementia can be frustrating and difficult, even if you’re experienced. For a first-time caregiver, the job can sometimes be overwhelming. Besides the tasks and everything else that’s needed to keep your loved one ...
A diagnosis of dementia is life-changing and difficult. If you’ve recently been diagnosed with a cognitive disease, you may be feeling a wide variety of emotions. Guilt, anger, denial and even relief are common emotions that you may be feeling at this ...
We don’t yet know what causes dementia, nor do we yet have a cure, but great advancements have been made in science and research over the past decades. One of the most important things we have discovered is that our lifestyle can greatly affect our ...
When someone you love is diagnosed with dementia, it’s normal for family members and caregivers to become overwhelmed. There are endless ups and downs, with good days and bad days. There are times when your loved one behaves normally, and then suddenly ...
When speaking about memory loss and cognitive decline, many people will use the words “dementia” and “Alzheimer’s” interchangeably. This can lead to confusion, misconceptions and misunderstandings about these two very different terms, says Dawn Maligno, ...
Everybody forgets things from time to time. In fact, as we get older, forgetfulness can be a part of daily life. After all, if you’ve lived for a long time, you’ve got a lot of information packed into your brain. It just makes sense that, sometimes, you ...
When a senior or a loved one starts noticing memory problems, the first thought that springs to mind is: it’s dementia. A diagnosis of dementia is a life-changing event, and it can be a terrifying thought. Many people still carry a lot of misconceptions ...
A diagnosis of dementia can be hard to talk about, especially when you need to explain to younger members of the family what’s going on with Grandma or Grandpa. You may be considering shielding children from the truth about what’s happening to their ...
Driving is something that most of us do every day without thinking. It may seem to you like something you can do without thought. However, driving is an incredibly complex task that requires quick manual skills, fast reaction times and complex, ...
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 and memory care. If you’re interested in hearing about a ...