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When you’re sequestered in your home and social distancing, the world can feel very small indeed. But thanks to the wonders of the Internet, you can open up a whole new world of virtual possibility. These days, it seems like there are new and amazing ...

If you’re a caregiver to someone with a form of dementia, you may already be struggling with feelings of isolation. Now that it’s recommended that we “social distance” for the health of ourselves and our aging loved ones, dementia caregivers may be left ...

If you’re a caregiver, you’ve probably heard ad nauseum people saying, “you have to care for yourself in order to be the best caregiver possible!” Well, you’re going to hear it again – because it’s true. “Being a caregiver is exhausting, especially if ...

When we say the words “family caregiver,” the image that often springs to mind is that of an adult child living with and caring for their senior loved one. But according to the "Caregiving in the U.S. 2020" study by AARP and the National Alliance for ...

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 ...

Picture this: a warm, cozy room that’s set up with places to sit and chat with one another. Quiet music is playing. Everyone has a hot drink of choice. It’s a place where you can put aside your regular day and have a chance to relax, socialize and simply ...

One of the biggest worries that older adults have is developing a cognitive disease like Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia. We all know that these types of disease manifest with forgetfulness and memory problems, so it’s common for seniors to start ...

If you’re like us, you’re probably looking forward to the summer – particularly this year. As stay-at-home regulations get lifted and more and more businesses get back up and running, summertime will be a chance for all of us to get out, go places and, ...

When your loved one is living with memory loss, your first concern is for them to live a safe and comfortable life. Then, you want them to live a lifestyle that’s fulfilling, joyful and inspiring. This is especially important when your loved one can no ...

Choosing to move your senior loved one into memory care is a big, emotionally wrought decision. Then, once you’ve selected a home for Mom or Dad, you have to deal with the next-hardest thing: making the actual move to the community. “It’s never easy ...

Sometimes, it can feel (especially to older adults) like we’re living in the future. Ideas that used to seem like pure science fiction – like computers that could fit in the palm of your hand, or tiny robots that could perform surgery from inside your ...