It is important to understand the stages of dementia in order to provide for a loved one. Each stage carries various signs and symptoms. Dementia Defined Dementia refers to a set of symptoms rather than a disease. Dementia may be caused by various diseases or conditions. Symptoms include deterioration in memory, thinking, or behavior that […]
To keep things simple, no, a memory care community is not a nursing home. The term nursing home came about and has since been confused with various levels of care that exist in the market today. Nursing home refers to skilled nursing which is a short term rehabilitation facility for those recovering from surgery or […]
Improvements in sleep duration, and sleep quality are directly correlated towards greater quality of life for individuals of all ages. Greater quality sleep leads to greater quality of life, sounds simple, right? A number of discussion topics arise when discussing sleep. How much is needed? How much does it change as one ages? Does everyone […]