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Elderly man stares out the window with his hand on his face as he suffers from memory loss.Blog
Understanding Dementia: Stages, Causes, & Caregiving Strategies
Dementia is one of the most significant health challenges facing older adults and their families today. In fact, it’s estimated that adults over the age of 55 have a 42% risk of developing...
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Alzheimer’s Guide for Caregivers
If a loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, it’s important to understand what your role as a family caregiver might involve. From managing meal times and daily...
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A Guide to Understanding Alzheimer's Disease
When a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, it’s natural to feel emotions like grief, anxiety, and uncertainty about the future. But with early detection and compassionate...
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Elderly woman in bed sleepingBlog
Why Do Dementia Patients Sleep a Lot?
Dementia can cause a wide range of behavioral changes, including how and when a person sleeps. It’s common for people with dementia to start sleeping more than they used to, especially as the...
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Does Medicare Cover Memory Care? What You Need to Know
With healthcare costs on the rise, families seeking memory care options for a loved one are often concerned about cost. You may have wondered whether Medicare will pay for memory care, or if...
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Memory Care vs Dementia Care: What’s the Difference?
Dementia care and memory care are both services that provide specialized, comprehensive support for people with memory loss related to Alzheimer’s disease. But despite sharing similarities...
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A caregiver comforts a dementia patient refusing care.Blog
Dementia Patient Refusing Care? Strategies to Ease the Transition
It can be challenging to care for a loved one with dementia when they won’t accept help. They may need your assistance more than ever, but they may refuse anything you offer, including food...
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A younger woman embraces an older woman as they walk outside. Alzheimer’s self-care is important for both patients and caregivers.Blog
Strategies and Tips for Alzheimer's Disease Self-Care
Self-care is an essential part of wellness and health. No matter your age, it's important to look after your physical, mental, and emotional health. But if you have Alzheimer’s or are...
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Senior woman finding bananas in chest of drawers at home. Age-related memory impairmentBlog
When Memory Care Is Needed: Recognizing the Signs of Memory Loss
Memory loss doesn't happen overnight. At first, the changes can be so subtle that you may not even notice. Last Thanksgiving, your dad laughed off forgetting a neighbor's name. This year...
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Older man sitting in the dark in a chair with hand on walking cane.Blog
Understanding Dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease, & Sundowners Syndrome
You may have heard people use dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and sundowning interchangeably when referring to cognitive conditions that cause memory loss in older adults. However, these terms...