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3 Questions to Ask About Memory Care
With nearly 44 million people worldwide suffering from a cognitive decline, the chances of your spouse or an aging parent needing some type of care solution are great. However, only about 25% of people have been given an actual diagnosis for a memory loss related...
Understanding Long Term Care Insurance
When it comes to health and medical situations everyone wants to be covered, which is why people buy and sell health insurance. As adults live longer they typically have a greater need for medical services, as the body inevitably continues to break down and age. For...
Stimulating Activities for Alzheimer’s Patients
When a loved one is suffering from cognitive declines such as Alzheimer’s Disease or dementia, their natural tendency will be to withdraw from family, friends, and social events. Their gaps in memory or not being able to put a name to a familiar face leaves them...
Your Guide to Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Perhaps you’ve noticed your aging mother has unexplained bruises on her arms or legs, or maybe you found the TV remote in the fridge and the milk in the pantry. Maybe your dad is no longer capable of maintaining his yard or he has been smelling a little off lately,...