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5 Reasons to Control Your Diabetes
Diabetes affects every part of the body, which makes its regulation even more imperative. Approximately 10.5% of the U.S. population struggles with diabetes. And diabetes is aggravated by several factors, included genetics, diet, and physical inactivity. We have...
7 Gifts for Someone in a Memory Care Home
Finding the perfect gift for your loved ones is hard, especially if they are suffering from a memory disorder. However, experts say that with a little thought, creativity, and awareness, you can find gifts that will offer real use to people suffering from dementia....
Top 8 Foods to Keep Your Brain Healthy
Memory loss conditions like Dementia and Alzheimer’s are found in 11.3% of adults aged 65 and older. These cognitive disabilities become more acute with age, so you can always work towards a lifestyle that will mitigate the incidence of memory loss. So if you’re...
5 Apps to Help Family Caregivers
Let’s face it: Looking after the elderly is anything but easy. Between particular feeding times, doctor’s appointments, exercise, and regular washing and bathing, amongst other things, you’ll have a lot to do but not always the time to do it. Add to that a job,...
What is Mixed Dementia?
Mixed dementia may sound new, but it really isn’t. It’s actually quite common. In fact, most types of dementia are mixed dementia. In most cases, mixed dementia involves a combination of Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia. Symptoms of Alzheimer’s can also come...
Vascular Dementia or Alzheimer’s – What’s the Difference?
Alzheimer’s and Vascular Dementia are different types of dementia with several of the same characteristics, including some causes and symptoms. However, there are also several distinctions between the two. First, it is important to understand what dementia is....
Time To Stop Driving? Should I Take Away Dad’s Car Keys?
As our parents age their driving skills can be rather questionable. But if there are also signs of dementia, it becomes dangerous. Them getting lost would be the least of your worries. Even very early stages of dementia can be a hazard to someone...
What is Ambiguous Grief?
Grief comes to us in many forms. We grieve the loss of a loved one, a pet, a job. Ambiguous loss is different. It is grieving without closure. It’s grieving someone who is still with us. Ambiguous grief can come from a divorce or breaking up with...
Alzheimer’s or Dementia? Is There a Difference?
Is it Alzheimer's or dementia? And what is the difference? People often talk about Alzheimer’s and dementia as the same thing, but are they? Alzheimer’s disease is a specific form of dementia. But dementia is a term used for all types. Furthermore,...
Hurricanes and Dementia – Why a Memory Care Home May be the Best Place
Hurricanes are scary enough on their own. And if you need to take care of someone with dementia during a severe storm, it can be overwhelming. Often, the best place for them is in a memory care home. You may think that you are the best person to take...