When a loved one is diagnosed with dementia, families often struggle with the decision of whether to continue providing care at home or if a specialized memory care community would…
Category: Memory Support
A Caregiver’s Guide: How to De-Escalate Confusion and Agitation in Dementia
Your loved one is upset and claims that someone has stolen their wallet or purse. Or they continue to ask where their spouse is or what time they need to…
Navigating the Emotional Journey of Dementia: How Memory Care Communities Support Residents and Their Families
A loved one’s dementia diagnosis can trigger an emotional journey for individuals and their family. As everyone adjusts to the new reality, it’s common to feel sad, confused, frustrated and…
Visiting Grandparents with Dementia: 7 Tips for Families to Consider
Watching a loved one live with the effects of dementia can be challenging for any relative – but it can be especially bewildering for younger members of the family. However,…
7 Key Questions to Ask When Choosing a Memory Care Community
Families often consider memory support communities when their loved one’s care needs begin exceeding what can be provided at home. There are many advantages to memory care, including around-the-clock access…
Remaining Engaged: The Importance of Community When Living with Dementia
Have visits from friends and family become less frequent with your loved one living with dementia? Although there can be several reasons, the difficulty of witnessing personality and memory changes,…
Traveling Tips for a Loved One Living with Dementia
One question often considered after a dementia diagnosis is how to help a loved one achieve quality of life. While each individual will need to adapt to the disease, living meaningfully is…
Discover How Memory Support Communities Improve Quality of Life
Individuals living with early-stage dementia often remain at home. Families and friends may provide primary care, or relief and respite when needed. However, as the disease progresses, the attention required…
Living With Alzheimer’s: How to Connect Without Words
Words are not required to communicate feelings of love and caring. But if your loved one is living with Alzheimer’s, the progression of the disease can make verbal conversations more…
Key Features to Look for in Memory Care Communities
Families and loved ones living with dementia often experience the following circumstances when care is provided at home: These are only a few challenges that can occur with this progressive…