According to the World Health Organization, there are 9.9 million new cases of dementia every year, so when is it time to start thinking about memory care for your loved one? Here are three signs to consider when asking your loved one’s health care provider if dementia is affecting your loved one enough to make the move to a memory care residence….
Is your loved one considering moving to a senior home? Or do they have no choice but to move to one? This can be a somewhat difficult situation for a senior. However, if you follow these simple senior living tips, you can help them feel more connected to their new home. Meet Your Neighbors When…
Alzheimer’s is a serious disease that will slowly rob your loved one of their ability to take care of themselves. Not only will it decrease their mental acuity, but it will also make it more difficult for them to manage simple physical activities. Here’s how you can gauge when it’s time to get professional help….
If you have been shopping around for assisted living facilities, you might have noticed a few differences. Many of these facilities are located in long, drab-looking buildings that are filled with room after room for seniors to live in. Here are a few reasons why Mayberry Gardens is a better choice: Enjoy a More Home-Like…
Is your beloved senior feeling lonely as they age because all of their friends are moving on or passing away? It is important to find a way to help them fight this loneliness, as it can lead to depression, isolation, and an increased risk of sickness. A senior community living situation may be all they…
Dementia is not like other health conditions, which develop suddenly. It comes on gradually. When people talk about dementia, they commonly discuss the symptoms of loss of memory, extreme confusion, and disorientation, but there are other symptoms that are easily overlooked and hard to understand. Symptoms – Alzheimer’s or other types of dementia include agitation, sleeplessness,…
Managing Alzheimer’s is difficult for family members and for those suffering from the disease. In the middle stages of Alzheimer’s, afflicted seniors may suddenly become confused about what they are doing or forget important information. As a result, they also start to lose their independence. Any one of these would be a frustrating experience, yet for those with middle…