“For many of us, the warm, sunny days of summer conjure up thoughts of family vacations, backyard cookouts and lazy days enjoying the sunshine,” says Elaine Austin, Executive Director of Provident Village at Creekside in Smyrna, GA. “However, if you have a loved one...
Through no fault of their own, individuals living with progressive memory disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia typically exhibit a variety of difficult and sometimes disturbing behaviors. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, the root...
For many older Americans, religious faith and spiritualty have always played an important role in their lives. And today, memory care researchers are finding growing evidence that faith and spirituality have a valuable therapeutic role for individuals living with...
According to experts in the field of memory care, a variety of holistic therapies using music, pets, art and other approaches are now considered a useful and legitimate form of therapy for loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Both the...
For at-home caregivers, knowing when it’s time for professional, round-the-clock memory care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia can be very difficult. Not only do caregivers have questions about what is best for their loved ones and...
