Have you or a loved one received the diagnoses of having Alzheimer’s disease? Maybe you have a family history of the disease and are fearful it’s only a matter of time before you’re next. Either way, you might be feeling scared and powerless. Though for now there’s no cure, new science has shown that there […]
Memory Care
7 LITTLE KNOWN PHYSICAL SIGNS OF ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE
Alzheimer’s is a disease that affects approximately 5 million Americans. And, by the year 2050, it’s assumed this number will have increased to 16 million Americans. With these statistics, Alzheimer’s has become the 6th leading cause of death in America. We hear the word all the time, but what exactly is Alzheimer’s? Alzheimer’s disease is an […]
ASSISTED LIVING VS. MEMORY CARE: KNOW THE DIFFERENCE
Do you know how many people in the United States fall within the 65 and older age bracket? 47.8 million people back in July 2015, according to the most recent Census report. What’s more, experts project this to double come 2060! What do these numbers tell us? One, that life expectancy has increased – many of us now […]
MEMORY CARE ACTIVITIES TO HELP KEEP SENIORS HEALTHY
Everyone has those occasional slips of memory–the moments where you can’t find a word that’s at the tip of your tongue or your glasses aren’t where you swear you left them. As your loved ones get older, this kind of memory loss may become more frequent. Alzheimer’s disease affects over 5.3 million Americans and accounts […]
ARE YOU ASKING YOUR MOM’S ALZHEIMER’S DOCTOR THE RIGHT QUESTIONS?
If you have a parent with Alzheimer’s, you aren’t alone. Over five million Americans have this disorder, and that number could grow even more Baby Boomers enter retirement age. Finding out that you have a parent with Alzheimer’s can cause a variety of emotions. You may feel angry or scared, or you could be feeling sad. Regardless […]
