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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 ...
Everyone knows that when we look good, we feel good. Being put-together makes us feel ready to face the world and gives us an opportunity to show off our personality and style. But for individuals with dementia, it becomes more and more difficult to ...
For people with dementias such as Alzheimer’s disease, it becomes increasingly difficult to communicate in the traditional sense – something that’s both sad and frustrating for the individuals and their loved ones. That’s where art therapy can play a ...
Sundowning, also known as “late-day confusion,” is a symptom of dementias such as Alzheimer’s disease. Nearly 66% of seniors with mid- to late-stage dementia experience this phenomenon, which features symptoms such as wandering, increased confusion and ...
Every year, scammers bilk billions of dollars from some of society’s most vulnerable individuals – senior adults. Because they are often less technologically savvy than younger generations and may have cognitive issues at play, they’re more apt to be ...