The COVID -19 pandemic has us all feeling unsettled. If you have a loved one living in a memory care facility or a loved one in an assisted living facility who has memory issues, you might be particularly concerned with their well-being during this difficult time. Since assisted living facilities are currently restricting visitors, you…

If you’re caring for a loved one who has Alzheimer’s, you already know the incredible amount of patience it can take. There are ups and downs, and good days and bad days. It’s important to know that you aren’t alone as a family caregiver, and there are many resources—like this blog—that you can turn to…

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, consisting of memory loss and a decline in cognitive abilities that worsen over time. According to alz.org, Alzheimer’s “accounts for 60 to 80 percent of dementia cases.” 5.7 million people in the U.S. alone are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease—and that number is projected to increase.  …

“Dementia” is a term that describes a group of symptoms that involve a loss of cognitive functioning. This includes thinking, remembering, and reasoning. Alzheimer’s Disease is the largest cause of dementia, and vascular dementia—which happens after a stroke—is the second most common. Dementia is overwhelming—not only from those suffering from it, but also for families…