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A senior with memory loss sits in bed as light sneaks through the blinds.

Memory Care / Alzheimers / Dementia, Senior Living • October 24, 2024

5 Signs of Cognitive Decline in Seniors

As people age, changes in memory and cognition are natural. However, when these changes start interfering with daily life, they could indicate cognitive decline. Identifying the signs early helps families proactively ensure their loved ones stay safe, engaged, and supported. Cognitive decline is more than memory loss—it can also affect problem-solving, mental well-being, mood, and…

An adult child lovingly embraces their mature parent while in memory care.

Memory Care / Alzheimers / Dementia • October 1, 2024

When Should Someone with Dementia Start Memory Care?

The progressive nature of dementia may mean that there will come a time when your loved one can no longer safely care for themselves independently and will require full-time support. Starting memory care isn’t dependent on a specific timeline. When the physical, cognitive, social, and safety needs of your loved ones are no longer met,…

Several generations of family members sitting on a couch looking through a photo album with their grandmother with Alzheimer's.

Memory Care / Alzheimers / Dementia • September 19, 2024

How to Deal With Alzheimer’s as a Family Member

When a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, it isn't just their own life that's affected. The lives of yourself and other members of your family may change as well. With any kind of dementia, it can take time to learn how to help your loved one live with their condition. Caring for a…

A person holds up a puzzle piece that has been removed from a jigsaw puzzle of a human head.

Memory Care / Alzheimers / Dementia • August 15, 2024

Is Dementia Considered A Mental Illness?

Some people may use terms like dementia and mental illness interchangeably, but they refer to distinct conditions. Dementia is a general term for a decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life. Memory loss is a common symptom, but dementia can affect various cognitive functions and require specialized care. While it’s true…

An older woman is sleeping in her bed during the day to offset sleep disruptions due to her dementia symptoms.

Caregiving, Memory Care / Alzheimers / Dementia, Senior Living • July 22, 2024

Why Do Dementia Patients Sleep So Much?

Caring for a loved one with dementia often involves navigating a myriad of complexities, one of which is managing their sleep patterns. It's not uncommon to notice that people with dementia tend to sleep more than usual, sometimes even during the day. This can be puzzling and concerning for caregivers in memory care communities, family…

Memory Care / Alzheimers / Dementia • June 27, 2019

Some commonly prescribed meds may increase the risk of dementia, study shows

USA Today reports that a study completed by University of Nottingham in the United Kingdom found a link between dementia and several commonly used medications including anticholinergic drugs like antidepressants, bladder antimuscarinics, antipsychotics and antiephileptic drugs "which resulted in nearly 50% increased odds of dementia." The following article and study "strongly warns people against stopping any of…