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Alzheimer's

Alzheimer's

What is Memory Care?

Luke, January 28 2019

The amount of seniors with dementia is projected to double in numbers by the year 2040. One reason is the baby boomers will be creating the need for seniors needing treatment for dementia. The industry of senior care is already rising to meet these needs by adding Memory Care to facilities for the aged.

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Benefits of Gardening for Alzheimer’s Patients

Luke, January 21 2019

There are many benefits to gardening for Alzheimer's patients. Gardening is an activity which can produce a positive emotion in a person with Alzheimer's or dementia. Gardening involves all the senses and helps a person with dementia recall happier times. It also reduces stress, boosts energy levels which will help the senior get a good night's sle...

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Weighted Blankets and Dementia Patients

Luke, January 6 2019

Weighted blankets can help with the symptoms of Alzheimer’s by easing depression, improving the quality of sleep and reducing anxiety. Alzheimer’s issues can cause a person to become anxious and agitated and have difficulty sleeping. How weighted blankets work There are some benefits and drawbacks to weighted blankets for Alzheimer’s and dementia p...

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A caregiver's guide: Finance protection for those with Alzheimer's

Luke, September 19 2018

Credit problems and identity issues can be difficult to guard against during the best of circumstances, but for someone with a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease – a form of dementia that affects thinking, memory and behavior – preventing identity theft and maintaining good credit can seem impossible.

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