If someone you love has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or dementia, you may be hearing the term ‘memory care’ for the first time. Here…
Detecting early warning signs of dementia is crucial for timely intervention and management.
Touring a memory care community is about more than square footage and amenities. Here is how to look past the surface and find the…
Memory care is a significant financial commitment — and the rules around insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid are complicated. Here is a plain-language breakdown of…
A dementia diagnosis raises a flood of questions about what lies ahead. This guide explains the different types of dementia, how Alzheimer’s progresses, and…
Safety in memory care is the foundation of quality care. Here is what families should know about wandering prevention, fall safety, medication management, and…
Placing a loved one in memory care does not mean stepping back. Here is how families can stay deeply involved, process the emotions of…
In the first days and weeks, the transition to memory care is often the hardest. Here is what families can do before, during, and…
It’s not uncommon for parents to experience some decline in their cognitive function. Memory loss can sometimes be a normal part of aging. Other…
There are four main stages of Alzheimer’s. Each step of progression is characterized by its own set of symptoms. Alzheimer’s is a progressive degenerative…