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The signs are there, even as you try to wish them away. Mom seems a bit more forgetful lately, and is much more irritable these days, too. She always went through the list of her children’s names before she finally remembered yours. But she isn’t keeping up with personal care like bathing and brushing her teeth. How can you provide the compassionate senior memory support she needs?

Dementia is a family disease, affecting more than the loved one with memory loss. When a loved one is diagnosed with dementia, it’s important to know where to turn for support and information. Here are tips for finding Alzheimer’s resources in Pennsylvania.

When someone you love needs more care for memory support than you can provide, you want to make sure that the retirement community you choose feels as much like home as possible. This can create a smoother transition for all involved.

While a cure for dementias like Alzheimer’s disease currently is not available, there are techniques to help manage symptoms and enhance quality of life. The Validation Method is a process that works by entering the reality of the person with dementia. In dementia care homes, the Validation Method can help caregivers connect with the person with dementia in a respectful and empathetic way to reduce confusion and anxiety.

Life is better with a friend. That’s what residents of Ecumenical Retirement Community’s Harrisburg, PA Memory Support community are discovering.

Do you have a loved one with memory loss who needs long-term support? When considering your options, it is important to know that there is a difference between dementia care homes and skilled nursing facilities.

June 21, 2022 is The Longest Day. Not only is it summer solstice, the day with the most light, but also the day when people around the world fight the darkness of Alzheimer’s through fundraisers and awareness campaigns.

When a diagnosis of dementia or memory loss of loved ones begins to affect everyday activities, it may be difficult to know where to begin when looking for care that…Continue Reading

Nearly 10 million new cases of dementia are diagnosed every year, and currently more than 55 million people are affected by dementia worldwide. It can be difficult to determine when…Continue Reading

Seniors are provided with many different living options as they age. And while this should give great reassurance to those beginning their research, it can also be difficult to know…Continue Reading