If you have a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, then you have a few different options for their care once they can no longer live independently. Your main options are in-home care, assisted living care, or specialized memory care. In this article, we’re going to look at some of the benefits of dedicated memory care for Alzheimer’s and dementia patients. Caters to memory conditions It’s important for your loved one to receive care that meets their specific needs. While skilled …

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It can be difficult having to suddenly rely on others for things that you’ve been managing yourself for your whole adult life, but this is the challenge that many seniors face as they age. Problems like a loss of mobility, declining eyesight and hearing, and cognitive problems including diseases like dementia can all lend themselves towards a loss of independence as we age. Get technology on your side Whether you love it or hate it, technology can actually help you maintain your …

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Dementia is still a disease that we don’t fully understand in terms of its causes and progression. However, there is a lot that we do understand about it thanks to ongoing research. Still, there are many myths and misunderstandings surrounding this condition that we’d like to clear up. Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are the same condition This is an easy mistake to make since the two terms are often used interchangeably and the conditions are very closely linked. In fact, they refer to …

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