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What To Expect from a Memory Care Facility: A Comprehensive Guide
December 5, 2024As the demand for dementia and Alzheimer’s care increases, memory care facilities play a vital role in supporting residents with memory loss. These communities are designed to provide a safe, caring, and engaging environment that meets daily needs while promoting well-being and independence.
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17 Perfect Gifts for Seniors With Dementia
November 7, 2024The holiday shopping season is here! When you’re looking for a gift for your loved one with dementia, you may not know what type of gift to get. There are so many directions you can go while keeping your loved one’s preferences in mind. Take a look at these 17 perfect gifts for dementia patients so you can give your loved one something they’ll enjoy.
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Family Caregiver’s Blueprint for Dementia-Friendly Design for Life at Home
November 3, 2024Dementia and Alzheimer's disease (AD) are a growing concern for many families which is why it is important to be well-informed and well-prepared to support a loved one. Nearly 7 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer's, the most prevalent type of dementia representing 70% of all dementia diagnoses, according to the Alzheimer's Association. In addition, these adults are being cared for by 11 million family members, and by 2050 Alzheimer’s is expected to nearly double, reaching approximately 13 million. A dementia diagnosis is a diagnosis for the whole family.
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10 Early Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer’s
November 3, 2024Memory loss that disrupts daily life may be a symptom of Alzheimer's or other dementia. Alzheimer's is a brain disease that causes a slow decline in memory, thinking and reasoning skills.
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Which Lifestyle Is Right for You
September 18, 2024Choosing the right senior living option for a loved one's next chapter can be di?cult, particularly given the di?erences in care de?nitions across states. To help simplify your decision-making, we o?er detailed information on three primary senior living choices: assisted living, memory care and independent living.
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10 Steps to Approach Memory Concerns in Others
January 3, 2023If you notice changes in friends, family or others close to you and are concerned for their health—particularly when it involves changes in memory, thinking or behavior—it can be difficult to know what to do or say.
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A Walk in the Park
January 3, 2023Ridgecrest CEO, Patrick McDonald, has his own vision for Ridgecrest Village. “I want to build on what our founders created. We want our residents and their families to have an ‘experience’ at Ridgecrest…to be able to gather outside around a fire, have a barbeque in the courtyard or simply enjoy a walk in the park.”
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Aging and You – Locally Owned and Operated An Important Consideration in Senior Living
January 3, 2023Living in a community which is locally owned and operated is something residents just take in stride. They know their voice is heard directly by the one(s) who can make things happen, whether it be the CEO or a board member they happen to see at church or a community event. Accountability is there and it makes all the difference in the world.
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Choosing the Right Realtor to Help Your Senior Parents Transition to Senior Living
January 3, 2023When it comes to helping your senior parents transition to senior living, finding the right realtor is a crucial step in the process.
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Continuing Care Retirement and Medicaid
January 2, 2023Living in a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) has some distinct advantages. First, you have pretty much everything you need right in one place: wonderful food, fellowship, shelter, safety, transportation, and even access to nursing care when you need it. You shed worries about things like snow removal, house and yard maintenance, and annual real estate taxes. Another huge benefit is having all levels along the continuum of care readily available to you as you age: independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled and long-term nursing care (nursing home).
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