Alzheimer & Dementia information
The Heart-Brain Connection: How Heart Health Affects Dementia and Alzheimer's
When it comes to cognitive health, most people don’t immediately think of their heart. However, research increasingly shows a strong connection between heart health and brain function. The same risk factors that contribute to heart disease—
One of the first questions that arise with the behavioral patterns Mom or Dad may be exhibiting is: Does my Mom/Dad have Alzheimer’s
When is Procrastination Not Appropriate? Making a timely decision for your loved ones Alzheimer's Care
Written by V. DelgadoDragging out the decision to find the right Care for your loved one with Memory Care needs can be detrimental
Emotions run high and it is natural to feel that we're breaking our promise to our parents when we consider transitioning them
When your loved one gets a little forgetful, you may think he is just getting older and less mentally sharp. But as time goes by, your loved one may show a variety of other symptoms related
There are at least 10 different types of dementia and no two dementia's are the same. Our primary focus over the next few months will be discussions about the different types of Dementia, the behaviors for each and specific activities and techniques along with diet and exercise
Activities for Seniors with Dementia
Think of an Assisted Living Home and your mind immediately pictures a room full of seniors. relaxing on their recliners staring into space or worse still, staring at a T.V. This
How Many Types of Dementia Are There?
At least 10 different types of dementia are known
If anyone you know is diagnosed with dementia, you will notice that the condition causes memory, behavior and thinking problems that affect their ability to complete complex tasks.
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Do you accept Medicare or Medicaid at Evergreen Cottages assisted living memory care?
This is a question we get often. Some clients are not sure exactly what the differences are.
Prior to a discussion of Medicaid’s benefits
Our last post “Questions to Ask While Touring a Memory Care Community” listed important questions to ask when touring communities for your loved one. In this post we are going to answer a couple of the questions for our community and explain important differences between
Our first
For most families, the first time you hear the words Dementia or Alzheimer’s is when your doctor first informs you that your most dear loved one has been diagnosed with these conditions. After all, no-one plans for such news.
A new study has found that dementia rates among people 65 and older in England and Wales have plummeted by 25 percent over the past two decades, to 6.2 percent from 8.3 percent, the strongest evidence yet of a trend some experts had hoped would materialize.
Another recent study, conducted in