Anchorage Memory Care Blog

According to the Alzheimer’s Association “Dementia is a general term for loss of memory and other mental abilities severe enough to interfere with daily life. It is caused by physical changes in the brain. Alzheimer’s is the most common type of dementia, but there are many kinds.”

People in the United States are living longer. In the past 20 years, the average life expectancy of someone living in the United States has increased from 74 to 80 years. While this may not seem like a significant increase over 20 years, it points to a potential increased demand for memory care in the

Today there are about fifty million people in the world living with dementia. Dementia is the umbrella term given to the set of symptoms caused by various diseases, most commonly Alzheimer’s disease. Unfortunately, despite ongoing research and investigation into this illness, the number of people dealing with it is expected to rise to over one

Another new year is upon us, and with it comes a whole new array of opportunities and resolutions. This is the time when everyone is looking at the retrospective experiences that occurred over the entire period of last year and to some extension, further back. Making necessary improvements and adjustments that would effectively contribute to

We Cares for Alaskan Elderly with Alzheimer’s Disease Alzheimer’s disease can affect our Alaska elderly loved one’s brain and cognitive abilities. The condition starts by taking away our loved one’s ability to think and remember things. In its advanced stages, our Alaskan older adults may lose their ability to carry out even the simplest tasks.

Have you experienced those glimmers in the eyes of your loved ones living with dementia? It’s such a joyous moment to “see” them once again. Or brighten up about a song they remember, or a memory they’ve found. Gratefulness in those moments…..<3 #Alzheimers Awareness   saving you The darkness takes him over, the sickness pulls

A simple creed that can sometimes be hard to follow. But important nonetheless to remind ourselves how to engage with our most loved family members living with dementia. Agree, Redirect, Distract, Reassure, Reminisce, Repeat, Ask Agree – never argue Redirect – never reason Distract – never shame Reassure – never lecture Reminisce – never say

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, dementia is a general term for a decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life. Memory loss is an example. Alzheimer’s is the most common type of dementia. Memory loss that disrupts daily life may be a symptom of Alzheimer’s or another dementia. Alzheimer’s is a brain

It has been well documented that playing a musical instrument enhances cognitive skills such as memory and problem solving abilities, skills which may delay or prevent the onset of dementia symptoms later in life. For those who have not played an instrument, listening to music can also play an important role and improve the quality