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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 ...

As a couple ages and enters into seniorhood, the more likely it is that at least one of the two parties will need assistance in order to stay independent and healthy. Most of the time, there is one person in the couple who requires more assistance than ...

We all have issues with our memories every now and then. You know you just put your keys down, but now you can’t find them. You walk into the living room and can’t remember why you went there. You go to the grocery store to pick something up and leave ...

Do you know the difference between Medicaid and Medicare? If not, don’t worry – you’re not alone. These two programs, established in 1965, are programs sponsored by the federal government and designed to help American citizens cover health care costs. ...