Blog and News

Being able to communicate with others – whether through a look, a touch or with words – is part of what makes us human. It’s something we do every day without even thinking about it, since it’s so integral to who we are. That’s why dementia can be such a ...

Moving to a new place takes a lot of work, no matter what the situation. When you or a loved one is moving to a memory care community, there’s an extra level of work and coordination that needs to take place. For someone with dementia, the change in ...

Staying positive can be hard if you’re a caregiver to someone with dementia. The role becomes 24/7, which can quickly become overwhelming, and can lead to burnout and health issues if not addressed properly. According to Trish Keaney, Executive ...

With dementia, the more the disease changes the brain, the less the individual is able to handle change. Familiar places and loved ones gradually become confusing, strange and frightening. Changes to their routine or their environment become huge, ...

You know that visiting your loved one in a memory care community is important for your relationship and their happiness. But while it can be joyful and rewarding, it can also be frustrating, angering or saddening. Maybe your loved one will be having a ...

We all know in the back of our minds that someday our lives will come to an end. Perhaps you’ve already done some future planning, such as making a will or done estate planning. However, many of us have not thought about end-of-life planning. It’s not a ...

Getting a dementia diagnosis is a life-changing moment for anyone, no matter what stage of life they are in. But for those who are diagnosed with early-onset dementia, the news can be even more devastating. Early-onset dementia is defined as dementia ...

You’ve planned for your retirement and your senior care. Now, what’s your plan for your estate? Many people hear the word “estate planning ” and envision Downton Abbey-esque buildings, grounds and wealth, and therefore immediately dismiss it as “not ...

As a caregiver to a loved one with dementia, you know very well how important routine can be. For your loved one, having a daily routine keeps confusion and agitation to a minimum, giving them confidence and avoiding any unpredictability as much as ...

Summertime is fun time, but it can also pose plenty of risks for seniors – and seniors with dementia in particular. “Summer is hard on older adults because their bodies simply don’t adjust as easily to sudden temperature changes,” says Cindy Wirth, ...

One of the biggest questions a caregiver has to ask is: “Should I move my loved one into a memory care assisted living community?” That’s a very personal question and one that only you as the caregiver can answer. “Caregivers can feel that moving ...