Late-stage Alzheimer’s takes a toll on both seniors and their caregivers. As the loved one of someone with this disease, you’ll need more information to continue providing the best care and support possible. This overview of the final stages of…
As the human brain ages, one’s ability to preserve neural connections becomes more important than ever. Seniors who fail to receive adequate cognitive stimulation may face declines in areas such as memory, reasoning skills, and even overall life satisfaction. The…
You’ve noticed your loved one acting differently. They might stumble over their words or take a long time to remember once-familiar names. Unfortunately, mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a common problem related to aging. The good news is that MCI…
Witnessing a loved one’s struggles with Alzheimer’s or dementia symptoms can be difficult. As these conditions progress, you may notice certain tasks becoming increasingly challenging for them. In-home memory care is one of the most beneficial things you can arrange…
Sundowners – it’s such a soft sounding word for a very challenging condition. Sundowning refers to an extreme state of confusion that often occurs during the late afternoon or evening for people with dementia or Alzheimer’s. It can manifest in…
Alzheimer’s disease is a formidable affliction that quietly moves in and steadily takes over a life. People affected by Alzheimer’s suffer symptoms including memory loss and confusion, both of which will worsen over time. However, early stages and later stages…
Alzheimer’s and dementia are often confused and used interchangeably, but they are different. Dementia is an umbrella term that refers to a list of different symptoms, one of those being brain and memory function. There are diseases other than Alzheimer’s…
As Alzheimer’s disease progresses it can impact language. For some, the disease robs the ability to articulate needs and hold conversations. For others, it creates aphasia, a disorder that affects language functions and can cause words to become jumbled. It…
More than five million people in the United States suffer from Alzheimer’s disease, the most common cause of dementia. In fact, the Alzheimer’s Association estimates that it accounts for 60 to 80 percent of all dementia cases. The likelihood that…
Trying to choose the right type of care for an aging loved one can be difficult. Although 90% of seniors want to stay living in their own homes for as long as possible, there may eventually come a time when…