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How Occupational and Speech Therapy Helps People with Memory Loss
According to research, about 40% of people aged 65 or older have age-associated memory impairment—in the United States, which amounts to around 16 million people. Further research by WHO states that currently, more than 55 million people live with dementia worldwide....
Things You Can Do to Keep Your Memory Active and Stimulated as You Age
Growing old impacts everyone's mental health, in some way or the other. The societal pressure of having to conform to a certain lifestyle as you age often confuses the brain and triggers blurred memories. Studies have shown that most of the age-related issues that...
Top 4: What to Consider When Choosing a Memory Care Community for Your Loved One
Dementia triggers a lot of emotional stress and anxiety. This is why it’s essential to find the right treatment options for your loved one with dementia. Assisted living communities can be a good choice in terms of comfort, safety, and care. However, choosing an...
How Can You Tell the Difference Between Dementia and Normal Forgetfulness?
As people age, their memory and other cognitive abilities start to slow down. You may notice that your older relatives seem reluctant or anxious to learn new things since it takes longer. These people may also struggle with daily, routine things like making a payment...
How to Choose the Right Assisted Living Community
People who are aging need constant care, monitoring, and assistance and good assisted living communities can provide all this and more. Additionally, these communities have environments and amenities that are designed to keep elders happy and engaged. However, finding...
How Assisted Living Can Help Your Loved Ones Thrive
Your aging loved ones have spent most of their lives caring for and supporting others. They deserve to spend their retirement in a community that improves their mental and physical health. That’s exactly what assisted living communities have to offer—they provide...
7 Benefits Of Memory Care Facilities
If you have older adults in your home who are gradually losing their memory, thinking, and reasoning abilities, you are not alone. Around 6.2 million Americans aged 65 and above are living with Alzheimer's. Watching your aging loved ones struggle with memory loss can...
Understanding the Stages of ALS
ALS stands for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and it's also referred to as Lou Gehrig's disease. It is a condition that affects the brain and spinal cord and worsens over time. It prevents signals from the brain from reaching muscles all over the body. Muscles become...
How Season Changes Affect Dementia Patients
Dementia causes one to experience significant memory loss and reduced cognitive functions. A person living with dementia can feel lost in their everyday world. While everyone feels a little disoriented when the seasons finally change, it can be pretty challenging for...