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  All of us will agree on one thing that getting older brings many changes, both physically and mentally. With age you might be healthy, but your brain and body start slowing down. Keeping your cognitive health in good shape- the ability to clearly think, learn, and remember—is important for your overall well-being. Cognitive health is a vital part of brain health that is influenced by many a thing starting from your genes, lifestyle, to the environment. All these impacts your thinking skills and the ability to carry out daily chores/perform day-to-day tasks. It is common to experience some decline in cognitive function with age, which include impairments to short term working memory, processing speed, attention, and problem-solving. This means losing things, forgetting things, etc. from time to time. One might as well experience that it takes longer to learn new things. However, these symptoms don’t necessarily mean you are at the cusp of developing Alzheimer’s or dementia. Gra...

The symptoms and results of Alzheimer's disease and dementia are not similar to any other condition dealt with by older adults. Memory impairment, such as Alzheimer’s or another dementia affects every area of a senior's life, making specialized and personalized care even more important. Although, dementia is unique to the person facing it, but there are a few things older adults with these conditions tend to experience, from sudden changes in mood or behavior, general loss of thinking and cognitive memory, difficulty walking or swallowing, to disorientation and general confusion, loss of ability to speak or hold conversations, inability to recognize familiar places, people or participate in activities (personal care), inability to keep track of time, and worsening of symptoms over time. There is a lot required of anyone caring for a senior, especially someone suffering from Alzheimer’s or any other dementia. The duties of a caregiver in these situations can be extensive as the ...

There are almost 6 million Americans living with some form of dementia today, Alzheimer’s disease being the most common. Sadly, it doesn’t end here, this number is expected to reach about 14 million within the next thirty years or so. It’s true there is no cure for Alzheimer’s, however, it’s also true that there are things people can do that can help slow the progression of the disease. Adopting healthy lifestyle measures, including eating a healthy diet and exercising regularly, being chief among them. There may also come a time when caring for a loved one may become challenging for family caregivers (as the disease progresses). A reputable North Phoenix assisted living facility, such as the acclaimed Anthem Seniors, might work best for the special person in your life. Memory care facilities are ideal for people with Alzheimer’s and Dementia. Your loved one would live in comfort with premium safety features, surrounded by their peers and nurturing staff members. Plus, a daily cal...

The dementia journey varies from individual to individual, which means that there’s no one-size-fits-all solution for your loved one with Memory Care, and rightly so. The unfortunate reality for the family of loved ones suffering from Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia is that the condition will get worse over time. A time will come when the person will be in need of more comprehensive dementia care to be able to live a comfortable life. This is where Anthem assisted living facilities or memory care communities can play a critical role in ensuring you get your peace of mind knowing that your loved one is receiving highly-skilled 24-hour care. The decision to find the right memory care that suits your loved one is a crucial decision to be made for all (family and friends) involved. Here are some tips for finding the right memory care, for finding the right place for your loved one that meets their needs and makes them comfortable: 1.       Ask for refere...

Dementia is a progressive disease that slowly robs people of their abilities. The fact that it’s very difficult for families to witness their loved one or someone they know slipping away into the grips of Alzheimer’s disease (the most common form of dementia) is indisputable. In fact, for family members, finding ways to protect their loved one’s dignity is one of the biggest struggles presented by Alzheimer’s disease. With the progression of the disease, the senior loses the ability to care for themselves. They may not even realize they need a shower or their hair is unkempt. As the disease advances and memory and communication skills become impaired, protecting an adult with Alzheimer’s becomes more difficult for families. There are steps a family member (spouses, adult children, and grandchildren) can take to help their older adult maintain his or her dignity and quality of life. Here are a few ways you can help your senior loved one with Alzheimer’s preserve their dignity: Do not...

  Dementia care requires caregivers to have a deep commitment to empathy and compassion, and an immense amount of patience. Not to mention, excellent dementia care requires taking caregiving approaches that are uniquely tailored to people who have dementia. Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia, which is a brain disease with symptoms including memory loss, personality changes, impaired reasoning, and extreme mood swings. Caring for someone with dementia poses many challenges. As the disease progresses, it becomes more and more difficult for individuals to remember things, think clearly, communicate with others, and take care of themselves. This blog offers some practical strategies for dealing with the troubling behavior problems and communication difficulties often encountered when caring for a person afflicted with dementia. These approaches to dementia care below by the award-winning Anthem Senior Living in Phoenix demonstrate how to provide high-quality care to so...

  Dementia is the term given to a group of diseases that affect an individual’s cognitive functioning, including their ability to think, remember, and reason, to perform everyday tasks. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. Dementia is commonly thought of as an older person’s disease, but it can affect people of all ages. The early symptoms of dementia tends to vary between people, forgetfulness being a symptom that most people are familiar with, confusion being the other most talked about symptom. A person with dementia, initially, may not even notice a problem, since everybody forgets things from time to time or in finding the right word for familiar things, especially as one grows old. According to the National Institute on Aging, half of people over the age of 85 may have some form of dementia. This in no way means dementia is a natural part of the aging process. Dementia is one of main reasons behind older adults losing their independence. The key is early...