Dementia can cover a wide range of conditions and while most risk factors are related to age and genetics, others are not. This leads to the simple question many have – how to prevent dementia? Can You Prevent Dementia? The quick answer is, in some cases, yes. However, it is a tricky question, and requires…
The need for memory care facilities is expected to double over the next couple of decades, creating a significant need for this specialty service. If this is something you or a loved one are considering, one of the main questions is “how much does a memory care facility cost?” Let’s dive right in and look…
Below we answer the common question “What are the 10 warning signs of dementia?”. While there are more than 10 potential warning signs and symptoms, we take a look at 10 of the most common. And, as always, try to do it clearly and by using plain English. What Are the 10 Warning Signs &…
Alzheimer’s symptoms typically affects adults over the age of 65. But we’re learning that younger adults are at risk too. In fact, there’s a specific type of Alzheimer’s that affects adults in their 40s or 50s. And it’s known as Early Onset Alzheimer’s. Below we take a look at the most common early signs of…
Maybe your search for brain games for seniors apps started when you forgot to pay that last electric bill. Or perhaps names and words aren’t popping into your head quite as quickly as they used to. Or, darn it, just where did I put my keys? When these things happen as we get older they…
If you’re not sure about the difference between palliative care vs hospice, you’re not alone. These terms refer to very similar services. So it’s easy to see why there’s so much confusion about them. The first thing to understand is that they are not the same thing. There are some key differences between the two.…
The goal of hospice is simple. Hospice provides end-of-life care to those who have 6 months or less to live. And it also provides support for their families. But there’s a lot more to hospice that many people don’t know about. How it works. Who pays for it. When is it time for hospice. And…
Everyone experiences Alzheimer’s differently. There is no one path everyone with the disease follows. Yet, for caregivers, it’s common to want to have an idea of what to expect. To understand how the disease progresses. In this article, we’ve broken that progression down into 7 stages. As you read about each, keep this in mind:…
A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s and dementia can deliver quite a shock to both you and your loved one. Both your lives, as you’ve known them, will change forever. And, unfortunately, often not for the better. But it’s not all bad. And there are definitely things you can do that will help a loved one with…
Everyone experiences Alzheimer’s differently. There is no one path everyone with the disease follows. Yet, for caregivers, it’s common to want to have an idea of what to expect. To understand how the disease progresses. In this article, we’ve broken that progression down into 7 stages. As you read about each, keep this in mind:…