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 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,...
by Jimmy Carter | Feb 21, 2019 | Alzheimer’s, Lack of Capacity
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...
