If you’re an avid reader, then you’ve probably noticed that your memory isn’t quite what it used to be. While this may seem like a cause for concern, it can be a great thing! Keeping your mind active as you age has several benefits, and reading could be the answer you need to prevent or…
If you have an aging parent, there’s a good chance that you’ve been through this before: one day, you’re helping them across the street; the next, they can barely walk without assistance. How do you tell your parent that he or she needs help and start to provide it? It’s difficult to know whether your aging…
Needing to wear diapers can be devastating for an elderly person’s dignity, but it is a normal part of aging. Whether you are caring for your parent or another loved one, helping them get used to the idea of wearing diapers again might take some time and sensitivity on your part, but it’s worth it in the…
Memory care is a unique type of senior living option that caters especially to individuals who are experiencing Alzheimer’s Disease and other forms of dementia and memory loss progression. Memory care communities are able to offer support and team members that specialize in mitigating the progression of memory loss symptoms and also for caring for…
When individuals choose to move into a memory care community, it is generally done in order to access specialized care that is able to reduce or maintain the progression of dementia or other memory loss-related health conditions. However, there are actually a wealth of other benefits of a memory care community that older adults can…
If you are starting to search for senior living options, two of the most common options that will pop out are memory care and assisted living. While they overlap in terms of certain services and can even be offered within the same community, the two options have large and significant differences in terms of their…
When it comes to helping your parent move into a memory care community, it is a process that comes with many different unknowns. In fact, many people may find it challenging, stressful, and even destabilizing. At this time, it is crucial that you are there to ensure that it proceeds as smoothly as possible and…
Making the decision to move into memory care is hard for both the older adult as well as for their family. Not only will you have to decide on a community itself, but you will also have to work together to decide on when is the best time to make the move. After all, when…
When your loved one’s loss of memory starts to require comprehensive care, one of the best options to turn to is a memory care community. Designed to help their residents live with as much independence and dignity as possible, memory care providers are meant to provide enrichment, security, and care. Before you start exploring, it…
For many people, moving into a memory care community is like stepping into unknown territory. In fact, it can be an entirely new stage of life. This means that while there are many benefits, there is also just as much stress and worry that comes with making the move. One of the most challenging parts…