For a person suffering from dementia, their physical surroundings are crucial. They can continue to be as secure, at ease, and autonomous as they can. A setting that is dementia-friendly can assist the individual in settling in at home and encourage participation in and enjoyment of routine activities. The individual who is experiencing issues with…
Scientists and doctors are finding better ways to manage dementia, increasing life expectancy with each passing year. Dementia, however, is regarded as a ‘life-limiting’ illness because of its course of progression. It is difficult to estimate life expectancy, but if you know how long you have left, you can make care plans accordingly for your…
Is your loved one showing early signs of dementia? Is he or she increasingly unable to perform activities of daily living? Or perhaps you realized that your loved one no longer seems to enjoy the hobbies that they once used to love? These are signs that your loved one might benefit from moving to a…
Every family has a different idea of when it is appropriate to move a loved one to memory care from assisted living. Thankfully, decision-making and change are frequently collaborative processes. Moving to memory care is typically in someone’s best interests when they start displaying dementia symptoms that endanger both their wellbeing as well as the wellbeing…
We are aware of the difficulty in locating the ideal community and memory care community for your loved one. There must be many questions on your mind. One frequently asked question that we see is “Is memory care more expensive than assisted living?” The article will answer this question as we explore the cost of…
According to medical research, dementia and other memory-related diseases can be very progressive and worsen with time. But the rate of the worsening depends on the kind of medical attention that is provided to the person living with dementia. If you are thinking if assisted living is suitable for dementia patients, you’d be glad to…
The companionship of pets is a great source of comfort for those in their golden years. It has even been proven that they improve the health of older adults. When choosing a retirement community, you must consider whether the center allows pets or not. It is an essential deciding factor if you own a pet. Make…
Do you feel prepared to start downsizing your residence? You might potentially make a lot of blunders if you have not given appropriate planning enough time. Mistakes may make the process of downsizing more difficult and frustrating for elders. Make absolutely sure that you are well equipped to avoid these typical mistakes before you begin organizing your downsizing relocation…
Occupational therapy is also known as OT. It allows you to retain your memory and keep yourself mentally active. Through OT and its benefits, you can go about your regular tasks without having to depend on others. Usually, OT is suggested and recommended for those recovering from an illness or accident. But it has provided…
When you are searching for a retirement community or senior living for yourself or a loved one, you need to find the best, don’t you? However, not all retirement communities can provide you with resort-style, vibrant, active, exclusive, stylish, and resident-focused services. While some senior living communities provide you with on-site amenities, some communities, like…