Benefits Of Alzheimer’s Support Groups For Patients, Families, And Caregivers
Whether you suffer from Alzheimer’s disease, care for someone who does, or have an afflicted loved one, support groups can offer practical advice on how to cope and help yourself and your loved...
People may experience cognitive changes as they age but not all changes are a normal part of aging. The changes such as memory loss may indicate the onset of dementia, so a concerned senior should go...
Dementia is often marked by depression, confusion, and memory loss. These changes are often permanent and change the course of a person’s life. However, there are some reversible conditions that...
When the body produces too few red blood cells, the result is anemia. When senior have anemia that results from vitamin deficiencies, chronic diseases, and other causes, the result can be the type of...
Therapeutic lying is a technique often used by caregivers to temporarily placate a person with memory loss to prevent further confusion or frustration. These “white lies” are not the best...
Make Your Loved One Safer In An Assisted Living Dementia Unit
Some but not all assisted living facilities have a memory unit for people with dementia. When living at home is no longer feasible, an assisted living dementia unit offers the security of locked...
