Family gatherings over the holidays are some of the greatest and most memorable occasions. While these events are joyful, they can be challenging for dementia caregivers. It’s common to feel anxiety about including everyone and making the events enjoyable for all. We’ve put together simple tips to help caregivers navigate special occasions to make sure […]
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Common Symptoms of Dementia Beyond Memory Loss When people hear dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, they often think of memory loss. While forgetfulness is one of the earliest and most recognized symptoms, dementia is much more than that. The disease also affects behavior, personality, and communication, leading to changes that can be challenging for families […]
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When someone you love is diagnosed with dementia, it can feel like the world has shifted in an instant. The questions, emotions, and uncertainty about what comes next can be overwhelming. Dementia affects more than the person who receives the diagnosis—it touches the entire family. That’s why we’ve created this guide with five important steps […]
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Many adult children naturally step into the role of caregiver to help their aging parents. However, caregiving isn’t always black and white—it comes in many forms. Whether you’re helping with daily tasks or providing full-time care, it’s important to recognize that taking a break, or even passing the care to others, isn’t just okay—it’s […]
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Hydration Needs Change Does it feel like just yesterday when you were a kid, running barefoot through the grass, drinking no more than a few sips from a garden hose with your friends during the summer? Those days were easy and carefree, but as we age and become seniors, staying hydrated requires more attention, […]
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Most of us spend decades chasing the fountain of youth, and no one dreams of the day they can finally move into assisted living. If it comes to memory care, that’s even further from our minds until the time comes when it’s truly necessary. When most people think of memory care or memory loss, the […]
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s Over 30 years ago, Edgewood Healthcare was founded after CEO and owner Phil Gisi recognized a need for more choices for aging seniors. Most cities could offer skilled nursing or independent senior housing at that time. Unfortunately, these two service models didn’t fit everyone’s needs. The demand for choices laid the groundwork for more […]
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This past spring/summer, we featured a 5-part blog series to honor the Longest Day. The Longest Day takes place on the summer solstice. It’s an initiative by the Alzheimer’s Association to raise awareness and funds in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. Our blog series discussed the grief stages as they apply to Alzheimer’s disease. Grief […]
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We’re all taught from a young age not to lie. You can probably remember breaking this rule as a child and how badly you felt about it. When supporting someone with memory loss, however, not reorienting them that they’ve lost their loved ones, pets, car, home, etc. can preserve their peace. With a diagnosis like […]
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When we’re faced with hardships like health problems in life, almost all of us want to hear “Everything is fine.” We want to know that even on our worst days, it’s going to be ok. More than 6 million Americans are currently facing Alzheimer’s. The CDC tells us that at least 16 million caregivers […]
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