Memory care programs are a form of long-term, residential care that provides intensive, specialized care for people who suffer from Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, cognitive decline, or other memory issues. They include memory care specialists and experts which are well-trained to recognize dementia and Alzheimer’s. Memory care programs are specially designed to include cognitive stimulation, social…
Moving into assisted living may be an exciting and beneficial new chapter in life for your loved ones, but it can also be complicated and scary for them. After all, they are going to be living in a whole new environment and meeting new people. However, with sufficient planning, your family members will be able…
As your loved ones age, your responsibilities towards them also change. Taking on the role as a caretaker may feel like a role reversal for some individuals and you may feel as though you are unprepared for the role. Additional stresses may arise if your loved one lives with a memory loss of some sort.…
St. Patrick’s Day, also commonly known as the Feast of Saint Patrick, is a significant holiday that is celebrated on the 17th of March each year. While it does have religious roots of commemorating Saint Patrick, it has also evolved into a genuinely fun and exciting event with parades, drinking, and enjoyment of Irish culture.…
Those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia, can often become restless, irritable, and anxious when they are left alone or not engaged in an activity, especially during the middle of the day. As their caregiver, you should always be prepared with fun activities to occupy them and keep them entertained and distracted from…
Both our loved ones and ourselves will confront numerous problems in our everyday lives as we get older. As we become more prone to health conditions, some of these many issues will most certainly be memory-related, like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Many tasks that we formerly considered simple may gradually become a problem for us…
Whilst it may be a challenging task to care for a loved one who is coping with arthritis, it could also prove to be a fulfilling one. Your family member may experience difficulties in managing various aspects of the disease, such as body stiffness and pain that hinders the ability to walk, lift their limbs…
Staying active can be difficult for your loved ones when they feel cold. Note, however, that physical activity is crucial to keeping their mind and body healthy all year round, meaning your loved ones have to stay active in winter as well. Challenging as that may sound, they have to do it to improve their…