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Assisted Living: What Does That Mean?
February 2, 2024We 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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The Relationship Between Aging and Malnutrition
January 22, 2024As we age, we’re confronted with physical issues that we never had to deal with in our younger days. We tire more easily, and we nap more frequently. Our senses may weaken, and we don’t see, hear or smell as well as we used to. We feel aches and pains that we never felt before. There is another issue that we don’t always think about that can play a partial role in all of the above, and that is malnutrition.
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10 Steps to Approach Memory Concerns in Others
August 21, 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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Visiting Your Doctor
July 20, 2023Effective communication with your doctor is important when you are seeking a diagnosis for memory loss. Ask questions, be prepared to answer questions, and be as honest as possible.
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Talking To Your Elderly Loved One About Giving up Driving
July 20, 2023Talking to an elderly loved one about giving up their driver's license can be a difficult and emotional conversation. For many seniors, driving represents independence and freedom, and giving up that privilege can feel like a major loss. However, it's important to recognize that safety must come first, and if your loved one is no longer able to drive safely, it's important to address the issue.
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10 Early Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer’s
July 13, 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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Recognizing At-Risk Signs in Your Loved One
July 13, 2023It is a common phenomenon for us as humans to fail to notice slow-evolving changes that we are exposed to daily or in regular intervals.
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What Is Alzheimer’s Disease?
July 13, 2023Alzheimer's is a type of dementia that affects memory, thinking and behavior. Symptoms eventually grow severe enough to interfere with daily tasks.
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What Is Dementia?
July 13, 2023Dementia is a general term for loss of memory, language, problem-solving and other thinking abilities that are severe enough to interfere with daily life. Alzheimer's is the most common cause of dementia.
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Why Get Checked?
July 10, 2023An early diagnosis of Alzheimer's provides a range of benefits for the individuals who are diagnosed.
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