Tag: Dementia
Alzheimer’s Care: Finding Assisted Living In Oceanside & Other Tips
The diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease is devastating for your entire family. As a caregiver, you probably are scared and frustrated and not always sure what to do. There are some ways to make life easier for your loved one and for you, as well. Here are some tips for caregivers as well as some options Read More
Memory Care & Assisted Living In San Clemente: Some Helpful Tips
Alzheimer’s disease affects millions of older Americans, and as this devastating illness progresses, many families turn to assisted living facilities that specialize in memory care. When selecting assisted living in San Clemente or assisted living in Dana Point, here are a few tips that might help you find the best possible facility. Generally, if you Read More
What is Lewy Body Dementia?
Many resources cite Vascular Dementia as the second most common form of Dementia, however Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) runs neck-in-neck as far as statistics go and is as common as Vascular Dementia. What is Lewy Body Dementia? How is it different from other forms of Dementia? Lewy Body Dementia is often misdiagnosed as Parkinson’s and/or Read More
What is Vascular Dementia?
In a recent article, we talked about Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s is only 1 of 4 types of Dementia. In this article we will talk about Vascular Dementia including what causes it and what symptoms can be expected. Vascular Dementia is the second most common type of Dementia, and symptoms of Vascular Dementia are similar to Read More
What Exactly is Alzheimer’s Disease?
One factor that the millions of individuals suffering from Alzheimer’s disease along with their friends and families can agree upon is that Alzheimer’s is a devastating force to be reckoned with. Nowadays it would be difficult to find someone who has not been directly or indirectly affected by the disease. That’s because the statistics for Read More
Reasons To Consider Memory Care Assisted Living In Carlsbad
Alzheimer’s disease affects millions of Americans, and while it is difficult and frightening for the person affected by the disease, it is also a devastating diagnosis for loved ones. Caring for a person with Alzheimer’s can be extraordinarily challenging, and assisted living in Carlsbad or assisted living in Oceanside might be a better option both Read More
Early Signs Of Alzheimer’s Disease
More than five million Americans have some level of Alzheimer’s disease and while the patient certainly is affected gravely, the reach of this debilitating disease extends to family and friends. While there is no cure, there are some treatments available, and early diagnosis is essential for the effectiveness of these treatments. Often, we associate any Read More
Animals – Therapy for Dementia & Alzheimer’s Patients
“Animals are such agreeable friends – they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms.” -George Eliot Animals are the perfect therapists and companions for individuals with Dementia / Alzheimer’s. They provide a huge amount of social support and unconditional love. Research shows that people with Dementia recognize a pet as friendly and non-threatening. When these Read More
Care for Seniors to Prevent Wandering in Alzheimer’s
Pop culture has oftentimes put a comedic spin on senility. One popular television show documents the adventures of a young man raising his daughter while living with his parents and his senile grandmother. The senile grandmother is the comedic relief. But Dementia is not a fun or a funny condition. One form of Dementia, Alzheimer’s Read More
Alzheimer’s: Dealing With Financial Planning
There are many things that can change your life quickly. From a family perspective, an Alzheimer’s diagnosis is one of the toughest. One of the many issues that will need to be dealt with is the complicated subject of money. How do you handle financial planning for a family member diagnosed with Alzheimer’s? Alzheimer’s is Read More