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Receiving a dementia diagnosis is a life-changing event. Even if you suspected – even expected getting that news, it can still be an emotionally charged event. It’s normal for you to experience a broad range of feelings – from anger to grief to despair ...
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 ...
Being a caregiver for a loved one with dementia requires you to make many decisions. There are the day-to-day, mundane decisions –what should we eat today? what errands should we run this morning?– to the large and serious ones – is it time to move Mom ...
We all want to remain as independent as possible for as long as possible – that’s why we eat right, get exercise and avoid (as much as possible) vices that are harmful to our health. As we age, the things we need to do to stay independent change from ...
As a caregiver to a loved one with dementia, do any of these statements sound familiar?
I’m often overwhelmed, frustrated and exhausted by caregiving, but I don’t want my loved one to know that – it’s not his fault he has dementia.
I feel selfish ...
Did you know that the same things that keep your heart healthy can keep your brain healthy, too? That’s right – according to multiple studies, our brains and hearts are connected in more ways than previously expected. That’s because our brains run on ...
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 ...
Although we might like to think that identity theft is somewhat rare, recent data breaches and current information show us that the chances of being affected by this form of criminal activity are probably higher than you think. If you’re a person in a ...
Deciding to become a caregiver for a loved one with dementia is a big decision. Whether the senior is your spouse, parent or another aging family member, it may feel like becoming a full-time caregiver is the right thing to do because you want to ensure ...
Dementia is on the rise, and with it, understanding and knowledge about the disease. While this is great news for the more than 47.5 million people worldwide currently living with the disease, as well as the 7.7 million individuals who will be diagnosed ...