How To Prepare for a Move to a Memory Care Community
Because the senior living journey looks different for every person and every family moving into a memory care community, there… Read More »How To Prepare for a Move to a Memory Care Community
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Alcohol and Dementia: Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome
Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome is a brain condition that is usually associated with chronic alcohol misuse and severe alcohol use disorder.
Preserving Memories for Memory-Care Patients
Memory-care patients can be a source of memories about ancestors they may soon forget they have, so now is the… Read More »Preserving Memories for Memory-Care Patients
Respite Care Provides a Break from Caring for a Loved One with Dementia
Caregiving is not easy—not for the caregiver and not for the person receiving care. Respite care provides short-term relief for… Read More »Respite Care Provides a Break from Caring for a Loved One with Dementia
Helping Loved Ones with Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias Avoid Boredom
People with Alzheimer’s need to be active and do things they enjoy. However, activities they used to enjoy may become… Read More »Helping Loved Ones with Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias Avoid Boredom
Can You Visit a Dementia Patient Too Much?
There is no universal rule to govern the frequency and extent of visits. Staying flexible, consulting the community’s staff, and… Read More »Can You Visit a Dementia Patient Too Much?
