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Discover how to manage challenging dementia behaviors such as sundowning, aggression, wandering, and more.
“One” is a powerful number. It represents unity – a singular dedication to a goal or purpose. It represents a beginning – the first step in a journey, for example. The number one has many references throughout our culture and society. We talk about how ...
As we learn more about dementia, we’re also understanding more about early identification and treatment of those with the disease. We’re still waiting for a cure, but in the meantime, research has shown that early treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and ...
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 ...
Visiting a friend or a loved one with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease or another form of memory loss is hard for many people. On one hand, you’re dealing with your own emotions about the changes taking place in the person you care about. On the other hand, ...
The most frustrating part of caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or other memory impairment is handling the difficult symptoms and behaviors that arise throughout the progression of the disease. Sometimes they’re just “out of the blue” and you aren’t ...
What is the daily routine for someone with dementia or other memory impairments? If you’re a caregiver or simply know someone living with these diseases, you probably already have a clear picture of what it looks like. But do you know what it feels like? ...
If you know or are caring for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia, you see what daily life is like for them. But seeing something and experiencing it are two different things. What is life really like for your loved one or friend? ...
A diagnosis of dementia does more than change the life of the person affected. It also has a huge effect on family, friends and loved ones. It can greatly change family relationships and expectations, and can cause difficulty and stress in the lives of ...
Being diagnosed with dementia is a life-changing event. You may feel a variety of emotions from anger to denial to guilt and, sometimes, relief in knowing what’s “wrong” with you. You may immediately begin asking questions and raising concerns such as, ...
Researching memory care communities for yourself or a loved one can quickly become overwhelming. You aren’t merely dealing with the emotional, physical and mental aspects of Alzheimer’s disease, dementia or other memory issues; you’re also trying to ...
September is the 7th Annual World Alzheimer's Month, an international campaign to raise awareness and challenge the stigma surrounding Alzheimer’s disease, dementia and other memory illnesses. In honor of this event, and to recognize World Alzheimer's ...
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