Memory care is an important component of long-term care. Did you know that there are 5.7 million Americans currently living with Alzheimer’s disease alone! That doesn’t even cover the other illnesses and conditions that can lead to a requirement for memory care. Given the intimate nature of this style of care, you need to be […]
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TIPS FOR HELPING YOUR LOVED ONE TRANSITION TO LIVING IN A MEMORY CARE CENTER
There is nothing easy about moving a loved one into a memory care center. It’s likely you’ve reached this decision after many weeks or months of careful consideration and you are approaching the big day with a quiet dread. After all, this person is a major part of your life, and you feel like you are […]
What to Consider When Touring a Memory Care Facility
Do you have to transfer your loved one to memory care? Watching your loved one suffer from dementia is never easy. You would like to think a memory care facility has all of the tools essential to supporting your loved one. But no two memory care facilities are created equally. Some facilities provide better care […]
Tips on Moving Your Loved One to a Memory Care Facility
Are you a member of the Sandwich Generation? This generation is mostly made up of Gen Xers. They are sandwiched between their school-age children and their aging parents, both of whom need help with everyday tasks, emotional support, and maybe even financial assistance as well. If you don’t already count yourself as part of this […]
What to Expect From a Memory Care Facility: A Guiding Hand
About 70% of elderly people will require long-term care at some point in their lives. While the decision to put a loved one under someone else’s supervision is difficult, it can also ensure that individual receives the care he or she deserves. Unfortunately for those whose loved one suffers from dementia or another form of […]