Did you know? Bouquets can pose a danger to those with symptoms of dementia or Alzheimer's disease. Specific harmful flowers can be toxic if someone experiencing dementia mistakes the beautiful colors as something edible. We’ve put together a list of good and bad flowers to include in your Mother’s Day bouquet or to share with your local florist.
Read MoreWhen a loved one needs assistance with daily tasks or requires increased attention and care while living with dementia, a family may struggle to find the best solution. Choosing the right assisted living or memory care community can be a challenge. But confidence in your decision can increase by talking with family, friends or the medical team for a referral – and visiting communities to see for yourself the quality care your loved one will receive.
Read MoreIf you or a loved one is in need of a helping hand with daily tasks, managing medications or assistance with preparing meals, you may be considering the options of bringing in additional care services or moving into an assisted living community. While discussing the advantages of both choices, cost is typically contemplated. When making a decision, families will often examine which is more cost-effective: remaining at home with care services brought in, or moving into an assisted living community.
Read MoreFamilies considering whether a memory care community would be the right choice for a loved one living with Alzheimer’s disease or other form of dementia may have questions concerning daily life in the community. It can be stressful if you don’t know what to expect. We can help. It’s reassuring to better understand how memory care residents typically spend their days. The following descriptions can help you decide if a community could be a good fit for your loved one.
Read MoreBecause of their many benefits, families often choose a memory care community when more personal attention is required for their loved one than can be provided for at home. A high level of care provided by staff specially trained in the best practices of dementia, healthy dining, assistance with daily tasks and security features are only a few of the services included.
Read MoreIn New England it doesn't feel like Winter until that first big snow storm hits, but as we head into February we're knee deep into the Winter season. This means that the days are short, the temperatures are cold and we need to be checking in on care and safety of the seniors in our life.
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