When 84-year-old Nora N. lost her husband suddenly, she faced the prospect of leaving her beloved and comforting South Shore, MA home for a memory care facility. Living with progressing Alzheimer's disease and without immediate [...]
Daylight Savings Time might seem like a minor inconvenience to most of us, but for older adults—especially those living with dementia—time changes can create challenges that ripple through their daily lives in unexpected ways. If [...]
The Beginning: A Fall Creates Life-Changing Moment When 91-year-old Martha suffered a fall resulting in a spinal compression fracture in August 2024, her world suddenly shifted. As a widow without children, Martha had always prided [...]
Dementia is a progressive disease and is often described in three stages: early dementia, mid-stage dementia, and late-stage dementia. But as memory care professionals, we’ve observed that each significant stage is divided into mini-stages correlating to specific home care needs. Recognizing the various stages of dementia helps spouses and family caregivers understand which home care services are needed now and how to plan for the future. While Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia, the following seven stages of progression are similar for adults with other dementia-related conditions (excluding Lewy body dementias).
Elderly companion care is a unique service that provides emotional support and friendship to seniors who are living at home but need more socialization and interaction. It is a popular choice for seniors who are aging in place independently but would like to benefit from the company and assistance of another person on a regular basis.
Respite care is a vital service providing temporary relief to primary caregivers. It allows you or someone else providing care time to rest and recharge. This care can be incredibly valuable as it helps manage the [...]
There is a direct correlation between aging and mental health. An article from the National Institute on Aging states, “many of us are alone more often than when we were younger, leaving us vulnerable to social isolation and [...]
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