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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 ...
Caregiving for a loved one with dementia is challenging. Learn how to turn mistakes into learning moments.
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, ...
Learn the 10 early signs of dementia in seniors, how to tell them from normal aging, and why early diagnosis is so important.
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 ...
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 ...
One of the biggest concerns for seniors and their family members is memory loss. When a loved one starts forgetting things, can’t remember a conversation they’ve had recently or is showing signs of confusion, it’s common to jump to the conclusion that ...
Learn common causes of sudden behavior changes in seniors, from medical issues to emotional concerns, and how to address them.
One of the biggest worries seniors and their loved ones have is developing Alzheimer’s disease or another form of cognitive decline. We’re all very aware that the first sign of these diseases is memory loss, so when Mom or Dad starts to become forgetful, ...
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