by Jimmy Carter | Mar 29, 2019 | Dementia
WHEN YOU’VE MOVED a loved one suffering from dementia or Alzheimer’s disease to memory care you will hear mention of the Fast Scale, or Reisberg Functional Assessment Staging (FAST) scale at some point during their care. This scale assists doctors, hospice providers,...
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 | Feb 12, 2019 | Uncategorized
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...
