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Navigating the world of dementia and memory health can be overwhelming, but it's an important journey. Here, we offer a deep dive into understanding dementia, its stages, and other illnesses that may fall under the “dementia” umbrella term. We explore critical topics such as how memory changes with age, how to approach someone if you suspect they have dementia, and resources for caregivers. By shedding light on these subjects, we strive to arm you with the knowledge necessary to support yourself or a loved one.

4 Ways to Help Your Senior Loved One Financially After the Loss of Their Spouse

Assisted Living, Caring Places Management, Dementia & Memory Health, Finance & Insurance for Seniors
In their golden years, many seniors will grieve the loss of their spouse. As if processing the loss isn’t hard enough, seniors who find themselves widowed will also have to handle some major financial responsibilities. The last thing that a grieving person wants to do is comb through bank statements or insurance policies, but you can step up to support…
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How winter affects seniors with dementia

How Does Winter Affect Dementia?

Dementia & Memory Health
Winters can be cold, harsh, and tough to handle in some areas of the world. They are especially difficult when you care for a loved one with dementia. Dementia symptoms tend to flare up or worsen as the winter goes on. This effect happens for several reasons, and you may wonder how to make winter experiences better for your loved…
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Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia, and behavior changes in Alzheimer's are common.

How to Handle Alzheimer’s Behavior

Caregiving, Dementia & Memory Health
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, and behavior changes in Alzheimer’s are common. Dementia is a general term for brain diseases that cause memory, thinking, and behavior problems. These diseases also can affect mood and the ability to perform routine tasks. An estimated 6 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease. The risk of developing Alzheimer’s increases with age,…
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Tips for Speaking With Someone With Dementia

Tips for Speaking With Someone With Dementia

Assisted Living, Caregiving, Dementia & Memory Health
A dementia diagnosis can be devastating for seniors and their loved ones. Dementia is an unpredictable disease that impacts memory but also has other symptoms that can make communication difficult. The mental changes that accompany dementia can impact mood, personality, and overall mental wellness. Communicating effectively with a loved one with dementia is important no matter what symptoms they’re experiencing.…
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One of the most effective tools found to help with behaviors is music.

How Music Can Help Someone with Dementia?

Dementia & Memory Health, Senior Health & Hobbies
Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia continue to plague seniors across America.  Alzheimer’s Disease International estimated that Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias will double very 20 years and effect 78 million seniors by 2030.  Dementia is an umbrella term used to describe progressive memory loss diseases. Despite the level of brain impairment and severity in dementia, certain activities remain preserved…
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Dementia can cause significant distress and interfere with relationships, daily life, and rewarding activities.

Behavior Caused by Dementia

Dementia & Memory Health
One-third of people over the age of 85 experience some form of dementia. This loss of cognitive functioning can cause significant distress and interfere with relationships, daily life, and rewarding activities. A person experiencing dementia may show significant changes in behavior and can grow frustrated or emotional at tasks that used to be part of a routine. Seeking help from…
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If your loved one has been diagnosed with a form of dementia, you might be wondering what comes next.

Different Types of Dementia – Alzheimer’s, Frontotemporal Dementia and Lewy Body Dementia, Vascular Dementia

Dementia & Memory Health
If your loved one has been diagnosed with a form of dementia, you might be wondering what comes next. Dementia is an umbrella term to describe progressive memory loss diseases. Different types of dementia have different effects on your loved one’s future and cognitive abilities. Learn more about each type of dementia and what they do to the brain and…
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making the holidays enjoyable for people living with dementia

Enjoying the Holidays While Caring for a loved one with Dementia

Caregiving, Dementia & Memory Health
Caring Places Management recommends and requests to please adhere to local and state requirements relative to Covid-19 during the 2021 holiday season. While the holiday season is supposed to be one of joy and happiness, it can be stressful to manage the different elements of presents, meals, traveling, and parties. The holidays can become infinitely more complicated, especially in families…
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Dementia vs Alzheimer's

Dementia vs. Alzheimer’s: Understanding the Difference

Dementia & Memory Health
Alzheimer’s and dementia are two terms that people frequently confuse with one another. It is an understandable mistake: Alzheimer’s and dementia are related to one another, though they are not exactly the same. Dementia is a general term for associated symptoms of decreased cognitive function. Alzheimer’s is a specific disease that includes dementia as one of its signs. To put…
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