At Seasons Memory Care, we pride ourselves on creating an environment for our residents to age happily and healthily. We are always creating opportunities for our residents to get active and stay engaged. Nevertheless, healthy aging is about more than just staying active. If you aren’t practicing good, healthy habits, this month is the perfect […]
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Fighting with Help: Best Supplements for Attacking Dementia
Every three seconds, someone in the world develops dementia. By 2030, it is estimated that more than 75 million people will suffer from this debilitating disease. Dementia doesn’t only affect the person who suffers from it, but everyone they know, as it slowly robs their mind of all memories, leaving them confused, anxious and frustrated. […]
Taxes and Medical Care: What You Need to Know about the Standard Deduction for Seniors
Tax season is here again. Before you start filling your tax returns, consider the tax benefits available to senior citizens. Did you know that those aged 65 or older receive an additional $1,600 deduction? In addition, the U.S. government recently passed the Tax Cut and Jobs Act (TCJA). This sweeping overhaul to the tax code largely […]
Is Your Loved One Becoming Violent? Here’s How to Manage Alzheimer’s Aggression
Every 65 seconds, a person in the US develops Alzheimer’s disease. That’s more than 45 million Americans diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease every year. Unpaid caregivers provide an estimated 18.4 billion hours of care that is valued at over $232 billion. Are you one of those caregivers? If so, you may have noticed a spike in aggression […]
Surviving Daily: Managing and Living with Alzheimer’s Disease
5.7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s. And Alzheimer’s doesn’t just affect those who are afflicted with the disease; it touches everyone who knows and loves them. Being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s means your life will change in many ways. And it’s a terrifying diagnosis. But living with Alzheimer’s doesn’t have to mean life is over. […]
Changes in Your Relationships: The Social Concerns Associated with Alzheimer’s
There are an estimated 5.7 million people living with Alzheimer’s disease in the US today. The number of people who have to watch a loved one deal with Alzheimer’s, though, is far higher. When we talk about the impact of Alzheimer’s disease, we can’t limit it to its effect on patients themselves. It also impacts everyone who […]