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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Being diagnosed with dementia is never an easy thing. Even if you had suspected something was wrong for some time, that official diagnosis can be overwhelming and is definitely life-changing. You may be experiencing a wide range of emotions, some of ...

Let’s imagine that you’re a senior. Maybe your health is in good shape, but maybe it’s not. You’re wondering about the future and how you will pay for costs associated with medical conditions, care and the like. What if we told you that there was a ...