How CarePatrol’s Senior Care Advisors Simplify the Senior Living Search
How CarePatrol’s Senior Care Advisors Simplify the Senior Living Search Finding the right senior living community for an aging loved one is one of the most challenging decisions a family…
Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s at Home Care vs. a Community
Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s: Home Care vs. Community Care Options Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia is a deeply personal experience…
10 Questions to Ask When Looking for the Best Memory Care Facility
10 Questions to Ask When Looking for the Best Memory Care Facility Finding the best memory care facilities for a loved one with memory loss, Alzheimer’s disease, or another dementia…
My Mother Is in Denial About Dementia: How Families Can Cope with the Challenge
It can be scary to notice memory problems, confusion, and changes in your mother’s behavior. For many families, one of the most difficult moments comes when a parent is in…
How to Know When to Move From Assisted Living to Memory Care
When it feels like your loved one’s health and care needs are constantly evolving, it can be challenging to know when they’re okay to remain in an assisted living community…
Assisted Living vs. Memory Care: Understanding the Services, Support & Signs It’s Time to Transition
Understanding Assisted Living vs. Memory Care Researching the benefits of assisted living vs. memory care can feel overwhelming, and having to make the decision of which one is right for…
Communication Strategies for Talking to Someone With Dementia
Starting a discussion with a loved one about memory loss can be difficult. Maybe you’ve noticed that mom has forgotten to take her medication or that dad is asking the…
Understanding and Recognizing Dementia Stages
If you have aging parents, you may notice some signs of age-associated memory impairment and other symptoms related to getting older. For instance, your parents might forget things more often…
Recognizing Alzheimer’s Disease and the Benefits of Memory Care
Over 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, and 3 million new cases are diagnosed each year. More than 747,000 Canadians are living with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia. These staggering statistics mean that you likely know someone or have a loved one who has a form of dementia. In the United States, 11 million people are acting as unpaid caregivers for a loved one with Alzheimer’s.
Technology Helps Seniors with Memory Issues
Many of us will be impacted by a loved one receiving a diagnosis of a memory issue like dementia. Dementia refers to a deterioration in cognitive function that surpasses the normal memory decline that happens with biological aging.
Navigating Dementia: 10 Signs Memory Care May Be the Next Step
Memory care is a type of specialized care that is designed to meet the unique needs of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. Memory care communities provide…
Memory Care Technology: Helping Seniors Stay Connected and Informed
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, there are 6.5 million Americans over the age of 65 currently living with Alzheimer’s disease. You may be one of the more than 11 million people in the United States who are providing care for a parent, grandparent, spouse, or other loved one with memory issues. Thanks to advances in modern technology, there are ways to help seniors, especially those with dementia or other memory concerns, to stay engaged and help them live their best lives.