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You may have noticed that when people speak about memory impairments and illnesses, they generally use the terms “Alzheimer’s disease” or “dementia.” While these are fine shorthands for discussion, Alzheimer’s is just one specific dementia, which is ...
What is daily life like for an individual with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia or other memory impairments? If you’re a caretaker or simply know someone living with these diseases, you probably already have a clear picture of what it looks like. But do you ...
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 ...
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 ...
Welcome to Alicia’s monthly advice column where she’ll provide tips on caring for a loved one with dementia. Alicia Seaver is a certified memory impairment specialist and Vice President of Memory Care Operations at Bridges® by EPOCH. This month’s topic ...
Welcome to Alicia’s monthly advice column where she’ll provide tips on caring for a loved one with dementia. Alicia Seaver is a certified memory impairment specialist and Vice President of Memory Care Operations at Bridges® by EPOCH. This month’s topic ...
Alicia Seaver is a Certified Memory Impairment Specialist and Vice President of Memory Care Operations at Bridges® by EPOCH.
No one expects to receive a dementia diagnosis, especially not middle-aged adults who are still busy with their careers, ...
By Jennifer Trout, Executive Director of Bridges by EPOCH at Hingham
This column originally appeared in the Hingham Journal
Medications help seniors manage age-related conditions as well as other diseases and illnesses. A 2017 study found that 87 ...