In previous blog posts we’ve discussed acknowledging when the time comes to move a loved one to memory care facility and how to evaluate different institutions. Today we will explore all of the ways that memory care has improved in recent years. SNOEZELEN ROOMS Snoezelen therapy has been used for people with disabilities for awhile now, but its growth...
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MEMORY CARE FACILITY CHECKLIST
We’ve talked here on the blog about being proactive about researching memory care facilities. In a previous post we explained the difference between memory care and traditional assisted living. Here we will look at what is typically provided at a memory care facility and provide a checklist for what to look for when trying to find the best residential care for your loved one. ...
DIFFERENTIATING “MEMORY CARE” FROM ASSISTED LIVING
Navigating elder care can be a daunting and confusing task. If you are seeking care for a loved one suffering from dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, you need a residential facility specifically geared toward “memory care.” Here we breakdown how “memory care” differs from assisted living. Memory care vs. assisted living. A memory care facility is a type of skilled...
The Sandwich Generation
If you find yourself caring for elderly parents while you still have children at home — sometimes young or fresh out of the nest but still requiring support — you’re a member of the sandwich generation. As the trend toward having children later in life has increased, many people find themselves in this challenging situation. Below, find some tips on how to cope with this oftentimes daunting life...
5 SIGNS IT’S TIME FOR MEMORY CARE
Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s and dementia has many challenges, but one of the most difficult can be determining when it’s time to move to a memory care facility. There are lots of emotional issues that come into play on the part of the caregiver — denial about the person’s condition, the belief that caregiving can’t be that hard, and good old-fashioned guilt that you should be...
BREAKING NEWS: THE NCAA FACING 300+ LAWSUITS
In a developing story reported by the AP late last week, the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) has been met with more than 300 lawsuits from former college football players who all claim concussions they suffered on the field were mistreated, leading to escalating medical problems — from headaches and depression to more serious issues such as early-onset Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s disease.