Improve your brain health and know the signs and symptoms of cognitive decline. Plus, get tips for caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia.
Memory loss including dementias like Alzheimer's disease, can leave seniors and families feeling overwhelmed and worried about the future. The following articles feature tips for caregivers, the latest research on brain health, advantages of memory support communities, and more!
4 Steps for Caring for a Senior with Memory Loss
When your senior loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia, being designated as the primary caregiver can be a difficult task. Follow these steps to feel better prepared and supported.
Forgetfulness, slower processing, and feeling less sharp plague most of us as we age. After 65, our odds of developing Alzheimer's disease are one in 10. But mounting research suggests it doesn't have to be that way.
At Village North Retirement Community and Bethesda Terrace, the cameras are rolling—and the stars are residents with acting skills, spunk and surprisingly good dance moves. These two Bethesda communities have recently turned to an untraditional social media platform for this age group to engage their residents: TikTok!
Advantages of Assisted Living Communities Offering Memory Support
There may be a point when memory issues become a safety concern in assisted living. A memory support neighborhood may be the perfect solution for residents whose memory challenges are beyond the occasional to moderate age-related forgetfulness.
While dementia is a progressive disease that worsens over time, people can recover from delirium. Delirium onset occurs without warning and may last hours, weeks or months. Learn more about the symptoms and what can cause it.
The Bethesda team is always going the extra mile to provide the care that you or your loved ones deserve. Tell us what we’ve done well for you and how we can get even better!
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