Scientists and doctors are finding better ways to manage dementia, increasing life expectancy with each passing year. Dementia, however, is regarded as a ‘life-limiting’ illness because of its course of progression. It is difficult to estimate life expectancy, but if you know how long you have left, you can make care plans accordingly for your…
Is your loved one showing early signs of dementia? Is he or she increasingly unable to perform activities of daily living? Or perhaps you realized that your loved one no longer seems to enjoy the hobbies that they once used to love? These are signs that your loved one might benefit from moving to a…
With a population of 9,654 residents, Pleasant Grove is a city located in Jefferson County, Alabama. If you are thinking of living here, these are some reasons why residents who live in this small town think that it is as pleasant as in the name and how it lives up to its nickname of ‘the…
For older persons, Alzheimer’s disease is the most typical type of dementia. Dementia is a degenerative brain condition that causes a person to gradually lose their ability to think, recall, and reason as well as their behavioral skills to the point that it interferes with their everyday activities. The person may become less able to…
Every family has a different idea of when it is appropriate to move a loved one to memory care from assisted living. Thankfully, decision-making and change are frequently collaborative processes. Moving to memory care is typically in someone’s best interests when they start displaying dementia symptoms that endanger both their wellbeing as well as the wellbeing…
At the beginning of the New Year, there is often an increase in inquiries about retirement communities. This is because during the holiday season; children and loved ones spend more time together with elderly family members and become aware of their mental and physical health. It may be time to start looking at senior living…
Receiving a cancer diagnosis is one of the most stressful things that could happen to a person. This shocking news is also accompanied by difficult life decisions that you must make regarding cancer care and treatment. One of the very first decisions that you have to make is where you are going to receive your…
The time has come for your loved one to move into a memory care residence in Dauphin, AL. While it may seem the perfect solution, your loved one may be concerned about this transition. You can help them feel comfortable and safe in their new home by following these tips: Start With An Assessment The first…
In some studies, it is proven that laughing often and having a sense of humor can promote amazing health benefits for all ages, especially seniors. A sense of humor can get us through any hurdle we might face. It has various health benefits and will keep us sane for a period of time. To get…
We are aware of the difficulty in locating the ideal community and memory care community for your loved one. There must be many questions on your mind. One frequently asked question that we see is “Is memory care more expensive than assisted living?” The article will answer this question as we explore the cost of…