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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 ...
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 ...
Is your senior loved one suddenly becoming difficult (or more difficult than before)? Has the person you thought you knew backwards and forwards started behaving in ways that seem completely opposite of their personality or regular behavior? It’s not ...
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, ...
Being a caregiver for a loved one with dementia is a big challenge, and many first-time caregivers find themselves in over their heads, says Barbara Harrison, Executive Director of Bridges® by EPOCH at Westwood, a memory care assisted living community in ...
Forms of dementia like Alzheimer’s disease affect the mind and body in many different ways. Although memory loss is the most well-known indicator and symptom of the disease, there are other challenging behaviors that caregivers will potentially have to ...
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