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The mental effects of dementia are the first thing many of us think about when we discuss this form of disease. The physical effects of dementia aren’t something that’s often mentioned, but they are important to understand, especially if you are a ...
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 ...
The open road has long been a symbol of freedom and adventure. The vast majority of us will spend most of our lives driving versus not driving, and the idea of not being able to just get in a car and go is, well, not something we really want to ...
We often say that dementia may change how a person acts, but it doesn’t change who a person is. We all have the desire to live happy, joyful, meaningful lives, and that desire doesn’t go away when a person develops dementia. Unfortunately, creating ...
What’s the secret to keeping a sharp mind as you age? What steps can you take to keep your brain healthy, hold off cognitive decline and be engaged throughout your senior years? Researchers have shown that staying active, mentally, is a key tenant in ...
Most people know about the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease: memory loss, inability to perform simple tasks and the deterioration of physical abilities. But what, exactly, is causing these changes? How does Alzheimer’s develop? And what, specifically, ...
Becoming the caregiver for a loved one with dementia is a life-changing event. But it can help to know that you’re not going through it alone. In the United States today, there are approximately 15 million people serving as caregivers for a loved one ...
You’ve probably already thought about how to care for your loved one when their dementia progresses to a point where they require a higher level of assistance than you can provide. You may have even started looking at memory care communities with this in ...
Being diagnosed with dementia is a daunting prospect for many. All of a sudden, the trajectory of your entire life shifts and you’re facing a future that’s unknown and scary. You may feel unmoored, adrift and unsure of what’s ahead. Fortunately, there is ...
One of the biggest worries most people have as they age is developing a dementia such as Alzheimer’s disease. We do our best to stave off other age-related health issues by avoiding risky behaviors, like smoking or not exercising. But what are the risk ...
When you or a loved one receive a diagnosis of dementia, you find yourself at the beginning of a long journey. Everyone’s journey will be different, but no matter where the road leads, a comprehensive plan for long-term care is one of the best things you ...
Learn thoughtful ways to share your dementia diagnosis with adult children, handle reactions, and build a foundation of support.
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