Dementia Care

  1. Tips for Creating a Happy Holiday for Your Loved One with Dementia Part 2

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    The holidays are a wonderful time,  but they aren't always easy when your loved one has dementia.  Dementia is an incredibly difficult disease, not just for the person who suffers from dementia, but for all of their friends and family as well. The last thing that anyone wants is to celebrate the holidays without their loved one, and luckily, you can read about helpful tips for creating a happy h…Read More

  2. Tips for Creating a Happy Holiday for Your Loved One with Dementia

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    The holidays can be a difficult time for families with loved ones who have dementia.  There's no doubt about it, the holidays are a stressful time, but when your loved one has dementia, it can make the holidays even more stressful. As stressful as the holidays are, they also give provide us with a break from everyday life so that we can enjoy spending time with our family and friends. No one shou…Read More

  3. Planning a Holiday Meal for Someone with Dementia

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    Concerned about your loved one who has dementia this holiday season? As the holidays rapidly approach, many of us are starting to plan holiday get-togethers and meals for our family and friends. Unfortunately, dementia makes many things more challenging, including mealtimes. As the disease progresses, it could lead to altered depth perception, difficulty handling utensils, challenges with swallowi…Read More

  4. Managing Difficult Behaviors That Result From Dementia Part 2

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    Are your loved one’s difficult, dementia-related behaviors making your feel hopeless and lost? If so, you’ve come to the right place. There are many things about caring for someone with dementia that are challenging, but personality changes and difficult behaviors tend to be the hardest on loved ones and caregivers alike. That’s why, in our previous post, our memory care professionals in Dur…Read More

  5. Managing Difficult Behaviors That Result From Dementia

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    Dementia comes with many challenges, but difficult behaviors can be some of the hardest to overcome. When your once sweet and calm parent starts cussing at you, throwing things or insulting you, it can often leave you feeling lost and hopeless. Behavior and personality changes are a common occurrence in people who suffer from dementia, but luckily, you aren’t powerless and you don’t have to fa…Read More

  6. The Importance of Early Diagnosis for Alzheimer’s Patients Part 3

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    When it comes to Alzheimer’s disease, early diagnosis is essential. Have you had a chance to read our latest blog yet? If you have, then you already know that early treatment gives you the best chance for slowing down and possibly even reversing some of the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. This is just one of the many reasons why early diagnosis is important for patients who have Alzheimer's d…Read More

  7. The Importance of Early Diagnosis for Alzheimer’s Patients Part 2

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    One study found that less than 35% of people living with dementia or Alzheimer’s actually have a diagnosis. Unfortunately, without a proper diagnosis of the disease, many people are not getting the treatment that they need. A diagnosis at any stage during the disease can be helpful, but early diagnosis is incredibly important for many reasons. If you haven’t already, check out our latest blog …Read More

  8. The Importance of Early Diagnosis for Alzheimer’s Patients

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    Currently, Alzheimer’s disease affects 5.3 million Americans. Alzheimer's disease is on the rise, and although research has come a long way for treating the disease, it’s important to know that it is still a very real problem. Understanding the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease is necessary for early diagnosis. Why is early diagnosis important for Alzheimer’s patients? Our memory care profes…Read More

  9. Foods That May Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease Part 3

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    Can your diet really help prevent Alzheimer’s disease? Many scientists believe that Alzheimer’s disease, as well as other forms of dementia, are caused by a combination of lifestyle choices, including diet and exercise, environmental factors and genetics. That’s why our memory care specialists in Durham went over a couple of foods that may help prevent Alzheimer’s disease in our latest blo…Read More

  10. Foods That May Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease Part 2

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    New studies suggest that some foods may help prevent Alzheimer’s disease. For many years, people believed that Alzheimer’s disease was caused primarily by genetics, but new studies have shown that some lifestyle choices, including diet, can play a part in developing the disease. That’s why, in our last blog, our memory care specialists in Chapel Hill went over a couple of foods that may help…Read More