With so many different levels of care, it can be confusing throughout your search for what suits your loved one best. The difference between memory care vs. assisted living vs. nursing homes can be particularly confusing in terms of what each offers to...
Seeing someone you care about experience Alzheimer’s or another type of dementia is painstakingly difficult. Knowing what to say to someone who’s lost his or her memory can also be hard. However, how you approach conversations can have a significant impact on your...
Source: National Institute on Aging Doing things we enjoy gives us pleasure and adds meaning to our lives. People with Alzheimer’s disease need to be active and do things they enjoy. However, don’t expect too much. It’s not easy for them to plan...
By Consumer Reports Source: Washington Post Healthy eating can be difficult for anyone, but it’s particularly challenging as we get older. The diet of the average American over 65 is too low in whole fruits, vegetables, beans, whole grains, heart-healthy oils and...
Source: https://www.nia.nih.gov/news/physical-activity-and-motor-ability-associated-better-cognition-older-adults-even-dementia Encouraging evidence indicates that being more physically active is associated with a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease and a slower rate of...
