by Jimmy Carter | Jun 18, 2019 | Alzheimer’s
A connection between Neurofilament light (NfL) levels present in the blood and Alzheimer’s disease was recently made in a study released by the JAMA Network. This discovery could lead to a simple blood test that has the ability to detect the levels of conditions...
by Jimmy Carter | Mar 25, 2019 | Caretaking
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. ...
by Jimmy Carter | Mar 21, 2019 | Caretaking
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...
by Jimmy Carter | Mar 18, 2019 | Caretaking
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...
by Jimmy Carter | Mar 11, 2019 | Alzheimer’s
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,...
