Monthly Archives February 2017

Advice for Dealing with a Dementia Diagnosis

Advice for Dealing with a Dementia Diagnosis

February 25, 2017 | No Comments

Dementia affects 47.5 million people globally, and it is estimated that 7.7 million new cases present themselves each year. If you have been diagnosed with Dementia, know that you are not alone. Many people receive the emotional news every day and are forced to face their disease. Receiving a dementia diagnoses is very difficult and life-altering. The good news is there are healthy ways to deal and live with a dementia diagnosis. Work Through Your Emotions It is normal to feel a gamut of emotions once receiving your diagnosis, and it is important to allow yourself work through each one
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Health and Wellness in Memory Care Centers: Preventing Falls

Health and Wellness in Memory Care Centers: Preventing Falls

February 23, 2017 | No Comments

When people start to reach an advanced age, preventative care becomes even more important. People’s bodies may start to break down both physically and mentally. To avoid the health consequences that can result from this, caregivers everywhere need to prioritize preventative medicine as part of an overall health and wellness strategy. A Senior’s Worst Enemy! One of the most common problems that can impact the elderly population is falls. While these might seem relatively benign for children and young adults, falls represent some of the most costly problems both financially and physically for people of advanced age. There is some
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Care Giving Tips for Loved Ones with Dementia

Care Giving Tips for Loved Ones with Dementia

February 21, 2017 | No Comments

As people age, certain health problems such as cancer, diabetes, and heart disease start to become more common. Another example of an elderly health condition is dementia. Most people have experienced life with an elderly relative struggling with dementia. This can be a challenging illness because it saps the mental strength of fortitude of the patient; however, there are certain tips that everyone should keep in mind when caring for a loved one with dementia. Good Communication Communicating with someone who is struggling with dementia can be a challenge because the patient may not remember that they’ve already told a
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