You are not alone if your loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia. Over six million people in the United States have Alzheimer’s, the most common form of dementia. The symptoms of dementia like memory loss and behavior changes will eventually interrupt daily life. You may have noticed personality changes […]
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The Farrington at Tanglewood is a senior living community in Houston, Texas. We’re here if you’re looking for expert Alzheimer’s care for an older family member. Our location provides award-winning assisted living and memory care. Our associates are passionate about treating residents with respect and dignity. We go above and beyond to make sure each
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Pegasus Senior Living Senior VP of Health and Wellness Dr. Sandra Petersen created the Connections program for memory care. She holds qualifying certificates in family practice, psychiatric-mental health, and geriatric medicine. As a founding member of the Assisted Living Federation of America’s Nurse Action Committee, she is a nationally recognized expert in senior living care.
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Getting a good night’s sleep can be difficult when you have stress related to your loved ones’ dementia. Family members providing home care who develop excess sleepiness can quickly fall into caregiver burnout. Dementia can cause changes in sleeping patterns, which can make it difficult for caregivers to get the rest they need. In this
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Making friends can be difficult when you have Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. However, it is important to maintain old friendships and make new ones too. This is where Magnolia Place of Roswell comes in – we provide personal care home services for older adults who want to live independently at a pace
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Alzheimer’s is a growing concern in Washington. Over 120,000 people in the state live with the most common form of dementia. Another 297,000 family members provide care for a person living with Alzheimer’s. Acting as a dementia caretaker can become a full-time job and lead to caregiver burnout if not managed correctly. Finding care to
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Tucson Place at Ventana Canyon will now serve even more families with its expansion into memory care services. Our community now offers both assisted living and memory care services. Families with loved ones who live with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia now have an expert resource in the Tucson area. The Connections Program Individuals
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In honor of Alzheimer’s and brain awareness month, Pegasus Senior Living Senior VP of Health and Wellness Dr. Sandra Petersen shares some important insights to increase awareness and help us understand how best to help those living with dementia. What’s the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia? Dementia is an “umbrella term” that encompasses Alzheimer’s disease
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When the time comes to relocate to memory care, knowing about the available resources can be a blessing. However, some senior communities are better suited for this than others. Washington State is home to 553 assisted living facilities; over half of those residents have Alzheimer’s or dementia. Assisted living extends seniors’ independence, while memory care
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The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading advocate for the 6.5 million Americans living with the most common form of dementia. June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. It also includes the day of the year with the most light. The Longest Day is when we can illuminate the darkness surrounding Alzheimer’s and other forms of
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