Helping someone with memory loss starts with empathy, consistency, and the right environment. You’ll need to assess a range of factors to understand their needs so you can help keep them safe, supported, and engaged.
But you’re not alone. With the help of a memory care community, you can ease the challenges facing your loved one and help them preserve their quality of life.
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Reading has long been valued for its ability to provide knowledge and entertainment, but it also plays a significant role in supporting cognitive health in people with dementia. Memory care communities and healthcare professionals are increasingly recognizing reading as both a therapeutic activity and a means of maintaining human connection. Reading stimulates the brain, engages […]
7 signs an older loved one needs personal care include:
Increased forgetfulness
Challenges with personal care
Social withdrawal or isolation
Confusion about time and place
Concerns about safety
Difficulties with communication
Caregiver fatigue and stress
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Memory games like Sudoku, trivia, or card matching provide a fun, social pastime and support cognitive health by encouraging brain stimulation.
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Assisted living can be extremely rewarding. It’s a way to help a loved one maintain their independence, happiness, and quality of life. However, there may be a point where your loved one needs to transition out of assisted living and into a more involved lifestyle. So, how can you tell when assisted living is not […]
The goal of every family is to provide their loved ones with the necessary care, support, and attention they need. As we change, these needs evolve as well. And, they can become more complicated in people with cognitive decline. Everyone experiences cognitive decline differently, which is why there’s no exact time for memory care. Although […]
Caring for a loved one with dementia can be both rewarding and challenging. Communication, which is central to maintaining relationships, becomes increasingly difficult as dementia progresses. For families and caregivers, understanding how to adapt and refine communication methods is essential in fostering connection, reducing frustration, and ensuring the best quality of life for older adults. […]
Communication can be challenging when interacting with someone who has dementia, especially over the phone. It may even be difficult to build community due to the lack of non-verbal cues that can make it difficult to gauge understanding or emotions. However, with the right techniques and mindset, you can foster meaningful conversations that provide comfort […]
The 5-word memory test serves as a tool for evaluating a person’s memory by assessing how quickly they can recall 5 words.
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When you choose to move a loved one into a memory care community, you’re providing them with the daily care and support they need. However, the transition into this lifestyle may be difficult or stressful. If you’re making this move, how can it go as smoothly as possible? Continue reading to learn more about memory […]
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