Memory Care / Alzheimers / Dementia

An older adult cups their spouse's hand and hugs them to show support and reassure them during a stressful moment due to their dementia

Memory Care / Alzheimers / Dementia • November 5, 2025

What Are the Impacts of Dementia on Spouses?

A dementia diagnosis can be life-changing. It's not just about the person experiencing the condition, either. Dementia affects every person in the family—but especially one's spouse. Dementia brings unique challenges that reshape the dynamics of a marriage. It often leaves a person feeling overwhelmed and unsure of how to cope. It can sometimes lead to…

An older adult happily tends to flowers in a garden at a memory care community.

Memory Care / Alzheimers / Dementia, Senior Living • November 4, 2025

9 Engaging Activities for Seniors in Memory Care

Caring for seniors in memory care goes beyond meeting their basic needs. It involves creating moments of joy, connection, and purpose. Thoughtful activities can improve cognitive function, uplift spirits, and strengthen bonds among residents and caregivers. If you’re looking for engaging ways to support seniors with memory challenges, this list of stimulating and meaningful activities…

An adult child clasps their older parent's hands to reassure them about their recent cognitive changes and memory loss

Memory Care / Alzheimers / Dementia • October 3, 2025

What Is Mixed Dementia?

Dementia is often more complicated than it first appears. It doesn't just affect a person's memory—it's linked to challenges with thinking, behavior, personality, and more. When mixed dementia is involved, this condition becomes even more complex. Mixed dementia occurs when 2 or more types of dementia develop simultaneously. This creates a unique blend of new…

An older adult smiling across the table from their doctor after passing the 5-word memory test.

Caregiving, Memory Care / Alzheimers / Dementia • September 25, 2025

What Is the 5-Word Memory Test?

Memory is an important part of life. It plays a direct role in thinking, communicating, and almost every day-to-day action. Changes in memory can sometimes feel frustrating, isolating, or even worrying—especially for older adults. Fortunately, with some simple approaches like the 5-word memory test, you can help your loved one with their cognitive abilities. The…

An older adult sips tea while reading a hardcover book and smiling in memory care

Memory Care / Alzheimers / Dementia • August 25, 2025

How Reading Can Help Manage Alzheimer’s & Dementia

Dementia is complicated, and so is the human brain. However, small daily habits can make a difference, helping to maintain and strengthen cognitive abilities. Keeping the mind active is one of the easiest ways to slow the effects of cognitive decline. Through something as simple as reading, older adults can help preserve their mental abilities.…

A caregiver hugs an older adult from behind while on a walk together in a garden.

Memory Care / Alzheimers / Dementia, Senior Living • July 28, 2025

What Happens When Assisted Living Is Not Enough?

Aging is a journey filled with both rewarding and challenging moments. However, as a loved one's needs evolve, there may be a point where they need more help than they’re getting. While assisted living is excellent for many older adults, it’s not perfect for every situation. So, what can you do when assisted living is…

A caregiver and an older adult with dementia laughing together on a porch in memory care.

Memory Care / Alzheimers / Dementia • June 25, 2025

At What Age Can Dementia Set In?

Sometimes, age causes changes in the brain. These can be minor inconveniences, like forgetting small everyday tasks or neglecting personal care. When these progressive changes become serious or harmful, your loved one may struggle without appropriate support. Progressive changes in memory and behavior are often signs that your loved one is experiencing dementia. While many…

A close-up image of an alarm clock late at night while an older adult sleeps in the background.

Memory Care / Alzheimers / Dementia, Wellness & Fitness • June 25, 2025

Connecting Sleep & Cognitive Decline: How Seniors Can Protect Their Memory

Sleep is the foundation of a healthy mind and body. However, many older adults face sleep problems every night. It’s more than simply feeling tired—poor sleep can directly lead to memory problems and impact cognitive health. Without proper intervention, this puts older adults at a higher risk of various health concerns, including dementia and Alzheimer's…

A person in a white shirt holds out a purple ribbon, representing awareness of and research advocacy for dementia

Memory Care / Alzheimers / Dementia, Senior Living • June 2, 2025

Supporting a Loved One Showing Signs of Dementia

While some memory changes with age are normal, it can be worrying if a loved one’s memory loss starts disrupting their daily life. If you don’t know how to respond to such changes, the experience can be all the more overwhelming. Recognizing that their memory is changing can be equally distressing to your loved one,…

A white head made of puzzle pieces sits on a yellow background. A few pieces of the puzzle have been removed to represent the cognitive decline of Alzheimers.

Memory Care / Alzheimers / Dementia • May 27, 2025

Is Alzheimer’s Considered a Disability?

For families navigating the challenges of Alzheimer’s disease, many questions arise. One of these is whether Alzheimer’s is a disability. This distinction isn’t just academic, as it has real-world implications for workplace accommodations, access to services, and advocacy efforts for those affected by the disease. Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia, affects many…

Category: Memory Care / Alzheimers / Dementia

What Are the Impacts of Dementia on Spouses?

9 Engaging Activities for Seniors in Memory Care

What Is Mixed Dementia?

What Is the 5-Word Memory Test?

How Reading Can Help Manage Alzheimer’s & Dementia

What Happens When Assisted Living Is Not Enough?

At What Age Can Dementia Set In?

Connecting Sleep & Cognitive Decline: How Seniors Can Protect Their Memory

Supporting a Loved One Showing Signs of Dementia

Is Alzheimer’s Considered a Disability?

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