Change can be very hard on someone with dementia. It can trigger stress, which can elevate symptoms and make for a very difficult transition. But, there are some things you or your caregivers can do to help mitigate additional pain with moving a dementia patient to another state or facility. Some quick tips for easing the transition into another memory care facility include: Having a thorough but flexible plan Sticking …
Did you know one in three adults over the age of 85 will develop one or more forms of dementia? This shocking statistic misleads many people to believe that dementia is a normal part of aging, in general— this is not the case. Can dementia be reversed? The short answer is no. Dementia is more of an overarching list of symptoms vs. an actual disease, and there are many different …
As much as we wish we could all live out our final years in the comfort of our own homes, sometimes, the care from family, friends, and in-home nurses aren’t enough. There comes a time when moving into a full-time facility is necessary to get the best care for you or a loved one as they age. And the options can be overwhelming! Most assisted living facilities offer essential services …
Are you or a loved one looking for assisted living options? Or maybe in-home care suits your needs. It’s no secret that senior living care is very expensive. It’s sadly something that many people have to worry about even affording as they age, but planning ahead and knowing your options as early as possible can help alleviate a lot of the financial stress and burden down the road. So today, we’re …
Worldwide, 55 million people live with dementia, with about 5.8 million of these individuals living in the United States alone. Nearly 10 million people globally are newly diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and related dementias each year. For family members of a person with dementia, figuring out how to provide them with the memory care they need can be daunting. While in-home care is preferable for many people, it’s not easy to …
There’s a certain level of memory loss we can expect to occur with the aging process. While the extent of this memory loss varies from person to person, there’s a significant difference between forgetting where you left your keys and forgetting the names and faces of your family members. If you’re beginning to notice significant changes in a loved one’s cognitive abilities, you may be wondering whether it’s a good …
Choosing the right doctor can be the difference between well-controlled and uncontrolled schizophrenia. And trust us, you don’t want to have yourself, or a loved one experience severe effects of schizophrenia. So we’re here to help. While there are many types of people who can help care for someone with schizophrenia, including— General practitioners Social workers Neurologists Psychiatrists Psychologists Occupational therapists — finding the proper schizophrenia specialists for care is …
Although often used interchangeably, dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are not the same thing. Dementia is a general term used to describe a decline in mental ability, while Alzheimer’s disease is a specific type of dementia that affects the actual brain cells. Basically, Alzheimer’s disease is dementia, but dementia is not Alzheimer’s disease. The symptoms of each can look the same and seem the same, and include: Forgetting things like names, …
It’s never easy to deal with the early signs of dementia in a loved one. Watching them change before your eyes can be heartbreaking. However, it’s important to be aware of the early signs of dementia so that you can get help for your loved one as soon as possible. It’s also important to note that dementia is not just one disease— it’s a series of symptoms that include memory …
Schizophrenia can be one of the most difficult mental illnesses to face— and a lot of that comes from the stigma set forth by society. But schizophrenia is a highly treatable and manageable disorder when done right. And one of the most significant success factors for people with schizophrenia is getting the proper support and care from their friends, family, and caregivers. Getting the proper care and treatment can ensure …