Getting Older It’s no secret that there is a strong connection between depression and dementia. The question is how can we differentiate between the two?…
Caring for Someone with Memory Loss
The first time your parent forgets to turn off the stove is scary — maybe they were just in a rush. But when they start…
Memory care has more to offer families than many may know. It’s a sensitive subject- the thought of others caring for your aging parent. On…
Your parents promised to be with each other in sickness and in health. Now your mom has Alzheimer’s disease and needs memory care, but your…
Shirley and Ed were Glastonbury High School sweethearts. As a young couple, they moved 20 miles north to Ellington, Connecticut, where Ed worked as a…
“Changes in environment can be challenging for people with dementia, which can make moving to memory care even more difficult. Fortunately, there are ways to…
If you’re considering a move to a long-term care community for a loved one with dementia, a memory care community that offers 24/7 care from…
When memory care programs and communities were first conceptualized decades ago, the focus was primarily on safety. There were secured doors and other devices to…