When you think of retirement communities, what probably comes to mind are the commonly talked about options, assisted living and independent living. However, did you know that many retirement communities today offer memory care? Now, for those of you who have never heard of this term before, you might be thinking “What is memory care?”…
When we move to a new house, we want to live in one that we feel comfortable and at home in. That would also be the case for any older adult moving to a senior living community, regardless if it is assisted living or memory care that they are moving to. One of the first…
Moving house is always stressful for anyone, but for persons with dementia, this process can especially confusing and even traumatic. Dementia is a condition such that the memory loss experienced causes them to process information differently and thus can have strong reactions to switches in environment, especially if they are moving out of a home…
As the control center of our bodies, our brain is our most important organ. Thus, we should take efforts to ensure that our brain health is well-taken care of. However, you might be wondering, how do we improve ours or our loved one’s memory? Is that even possible? Good news is that it is and…
When a loved one gets diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or dementia, most families try to care for them at home, and are able to do so successfully. However, that may not be the case for all, as some persons who have greater cognitive decline require more specialized care by trained professionals in specially designed living spaces.…