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What Is Memory Care?

Erin Schneider, a St. Louis-based care guide supervisor at Homethrive, witnessed firsthand the progression of dementia and its ripple effects to caregivers. "My mother-in-law was the primary caregiver ...
Almost 10% of American adults who are 65 or older have dementia, while another 22% have mild cognitive impairment, a recent Columbia University study found. So, it’s important to consider the ...
As dementia-related diseases progress, they can change people's habits and behaviors. People with dementia and Alzheimer's might get lost, struggle to manage their medications or have trouble cooking ...
When a loved one begins to experience memory loss, families often struggle to determine the best level of care. Should they consider memory care or in a traditional skilled nursing home? While both ...
There is no shortage of options for finding senior care that best fits your needs or those of your loved one. One choice is memory care — have you heard of it? In short, memory care is a specialized ...
Age brings many challenges, among them a loss of independence that means some seniors will need help taking care of themselves. There are many senior living options available for folks who need ...
Tonja Moon walked with purpose into the lobby of Golden Grace Assisted Living in McKinney, holding the baby in the crook of ...
Barclay Friends — A Kendal Affiliate in West Chester has announces an expansion of the memory care options it provides to support individuals living with Alzheimer’s, dementia and other cognitive ...
Northern Arizona is considered a "memory care desert," at least according to the researchers who are studying ways to bring ...