Apathy: When Dementia Patients Don’t Care, We Do
Apathy is a loss of interest and emotions. It can be distressing for families, and is linked with more severe dementia and worse clinical symptoms. Faster decline and care problems can result.
Alzheimer’s & Dementia Blog
Aging Life Care Professionals®: Guides and Advocates in Times of Uncertainty
Life changes, especially those that involve family caregivers, may require the help of educated and experienced professionals who can navigate issues related to aging and elder care. Aging Life Care Professionals® are those specialists.
It’s Great for Seniors To Get Out into the Great Outdoors
Getting outside is healthy for both body and mind. The bright sun, the bright colors, and the bright sounds of birds and bugs beckon for our attention.
Money Management for the Person with Dementia
Money and finances are tricky and controversial topics to begin with — very personal. That sensitivity can be magnified when discussing the need to manage money for loved ones with Alzheimer’s or other dementias.
The “Small House” Concept at South Mountain Proves Itself During COVID-19
South Mountain Memory Care in Emmaus, Lehigh Valley, is the first privately-owned standalone “Small House” designed memory care community in the Lehigh Valley. This concept has always proven to be effective in giving residents a sense of comfort and security.
Delirium or Dementia? There Is a Difference That Makes a Difference
When we encounter memory problems, large or small, in ourselves or others—especially among seniors—we may immediately think, “Dementia!” Because that is a common affliction of older folks, it is taken for granted that it must be the cause of every mental problem.