Recognizing Alzheimer’s Disease and the Benefits of Memory Care

Over 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, and 3 million new cases are diagnosed each year. More than 747,000 Canadians are living with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia. These staggering statistics mean that you likely know someone or have a loved one who has a form of dementia. In the United States, 11 million people are acting as unpaid caregivers for a loved one with Alzheimer’s.

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Technology Helps Seniors with Memory Issues

Many of us will be impacted by a loved one receiving a diagnosis of a memory issue like dementia. Dementia refers to a deterioration in cognitive function that surpasses the normal memory decline that happens with biological aging.

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Navigating Dementia: 10 Signs Memory Care May Be the Next Step

Memory care is a type of specialized care that is designed to meet the unique needs of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. Memory care communities provide…

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Technology Helps Seniors with Memory Issues to Stay Informed and Connected

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, there are 6.5 million Americans over the age of 65 currently living with Alzheimer’s disease. You may be one of the more than 11 million people in the United States who are providing care for a parent, grandparent, spouse, or other loved one with memory issues. Thanks to advances in modern technology, there are ways to help seniors, especially those with dementia or other memory concerns, to stay engaged and help them live their best lives.

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A Beginner’s Guide to Alzheimer’s Disease & Dementia

As the people in our lives get older, it’s natural for their mental and physical abilities to slip a little from time to time. Maybe they can’t quite recall that…

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Bringing Awareness to Brain Injuries

Every March, Brain Injury Awareness Month is observed to shed light on various aspects of brain injury. These injuries occur due to a variety of causes, including falls, forceful impact to the head or penetration by sharp objects, and more. This is an issue highly affecting older people due to a higher proportion of fall-related brain injuries.

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Memory Care Support: Working Together to Find the Best Senior Care Solutions

Many times, what may seem like age-related forgetfulness in your older loved one may actually be a serious memory problem that needs professional support.

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When is the Right Time for Memory Care?

We covered questions adult children ask when pursuing senior living options for a loved one with dementia, and how to field them.

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What is Wandering?

If you’re caring for a senior or older adult suffering from Alzheimer’s or dementia, they may tend to wander — around the hospital, around their house, or even down the…

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Addressing “I Want to Go Home” from Older Loved Ones

Assisted living communities provide seniors with the help they need with daily activities, such as bathing, getting dressed, meals, and medications. Unfortunately, even in the top assisted living facilities, you’re likely to hear an older adult say, “ I want to go home.”

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Choosing Memory Care or Assisted Living

While the majority of older adults will eventually require long-term care, especially those with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia, choosing the right living option can be complicated. Two…

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WHAT IS MEMORY CARE?

By CarePatrol Memory care is a long-term care solution that offers specialized assistance for loved ones diagnosed with various types of dementia (including Alzheimer’s Disease) and other forms of memory…

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