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Sometimes in life, it feels like we do a lot of planning. Planning to go on a vacation, planning what we’ll do on the weekend, planning what our life will look like once we’re retired and have all the time in the world to do what we want. Planning for ...
What goes on in the mind of someone with dementia? That’s a question that researchers, scientists, and family members of loved ones have asked time and time again. How do they view the world? Do they understand what’s happening, or do they think that ...
Discover tips to make memory care visits meaningful for you and your loved one to create positive, purposeful moments.
There’s just something magical about owning a pet. Even on the worst day ever, it’s practically impossible to not smile when you see your dog’s ear-to-ear grin, or when your cat jumps up on your lap and headbutts your chin. Even seeing your fish wiggle ...
Communication is a necessary tool in the caregiver’s toolbox. More often than not, you find yourself communicating on behalf of your loved one with dementia. Family, friends, medical professionals, financial advisors, insurance companies ... eventually, ...
Making a big life change like moving to a senior living community can be exciting – but it can be overwhelming and a little stressful too. There are a lot of decisions that have to be made, and the terminology can be confusing if you’ve not had to deal ...
One of the biggest and most difficult conversations you may have following a dementia diagnosis is not about financial future. Or about future living situations. No, the biggest conversation is more than likely about something we all take for granted: ...
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 ...
When your loved one is diagnosed with dementia, you’ll learn a lot of new things about medicine, treatments, clinical trials and more. You may feel more than a little overwhelmed as you research everything and try to determine what will work best for ...
As our parents age, we’re faced with a lot of difficult decisions. What’s going to happen if they need more care than you can provide? Who will have power of attorney, and what will happen with their finances? While all these can be difficult topics to ...
Eating a healthy, nutritious diet is good for all of us. The right foods can help us stay healthy, give us energy and keep us functioning at our very best. While this is true for everyone at any age, this is especially true for seniors with memory loss ...
Stop us if this sounds familiar: through one avenue or another, you’ve found yourself as the primary caregiver for a loved one with dementia. Yes, you’re doing it out of love (and maybe a little bit of obligation), and you’re happy to help however you ...
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