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10 Early Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer’s
January 3, 2023Memory loss that disrupts daily life may be a symptom of Alzheimer's or other dementia. Alzheimer's is a brain disease that causes a slow decline in memory, thinking and reasoning skills.
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10 Steps to Approach Memory Concerns in Others
January 3, 2023If you notice changes in friends, family or others close to you and are concerned for their health—particularly when it involves changes in memory, thinking or behavior—it can be difficult to know what to do or say.
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Adult Day Centers
January 3, 2023Adult day centers offer people with Alzheimer's and other dementias the opportunity to be social and to participate in activities in a safe environment.
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Assisted Living: What Does That Mean?
January 3, 2023We receive many calls from family members trying to decide if or when Mom or Dad should go to a residential assisted living community. That can be a tough decision, so here is some general information that might help explain what residential assisted living is all about.
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Hospice Care
January 2, 2023The primary purpose of hospice care is to manage pain and other symptoms during the last six months of life where treatments focus on comfort rather than curing the underlying disease.
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In-Home Care
January 2, 2023In-home care allows a person with Alzheimer's to stay in a familiar environment. It also can be a great assistance to caregivers.
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Lifestyle Options
January 2, 2023Lifestyle and living options for today’s adult seniors are vastly different than previous generations. Today’s market provides several alternative options designed to fit a wide variety of lifestyles, living, and care needs.
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Long-Term Care
January 2, 2023If the person with Alzheimer's or other dementia prefers a communal living environment or needs more care than can be provided at home, a residential setting may be the best option. Different types of communities provide different levels of care, depending on the person's needs.
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Medical Tests for Diagnosing Alzheimer’s
January 2, 2023There is no single diagnostic test that can determine if a person has Alzheimer’s disease. Physicians (often with the help of specialists such as neurologists, neuropsychologists, geriatricians and geriatric psychiatrists) use a variety of approaches and tools to help make a diagnosis. Although physicians can almost always determine if a person has dementia, it may be difficult to identify the exact cause.
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Navigating Home Care Options
January 2, 2023Home care services are generally unskilled or nonclinical tasks designed to make daily living easier and more comfortable for the elderly.
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