In a society where intelligence is paramount, and everything else subjugated to it, being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s can be a devastating blow. Not only to the person diagnosed but also to everyone associated with him/her. If you are one of those people taking care of a loved one with Alzheimer’s, then you might be wondering how [...]
More than 50 million people suffer from dementia around the world. It’s an illness that is difficult to deal with and comes with many unknowns. Luckily, there are options to get your loved one the best care possible. Memory care centers often hit that perfect balance of assistance and independence [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Did you know that this month is National Self-Care Awareness Month? September is a moment to reawaken our consciousness of how essential it is to take care of ourselves. Let’s remind ourselves that we are our own top priority. Many times, we neglect self-care in our daily living and make excuses for a reason or [...]
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 [...]
Assisted living facilities are for people who can still take care of themselves for the most part. They might need (or just enjoy having) some assistance with cooking, daily household tasks like cleaning and laundry, and personal care like showering – but it's like ordering from a menu… you choose what you want help with. [...]
Assisted Living and Memory Care in Anchorage, Alaska Baxter Senior Living 4308 Baxter Road Anchorage, AK 99504 (907) 891-9696 info@baxterseniorliving.com Open in Google Maps Baxter Senior Living is a Senior Housing Community that will be located in Anchorage, Alaska off of Baxter Road. If you are seeking Anchorage Senior Housing, or Assisted Living [...]
In 2018, there were 5.4 million people living with dementia caused by Alzheimer's or other diseases. Eighty percent of these sufferers lived at home, most cared for by unpaid friends and family members. If you're one such caregiver, you've probably though about if or when you should move your loved one to residential care. Caregiving [...]
The American Alzheimer's Association says that 6 out of every 10 people diagnosed with the condition will wander away from home. If an Alzehimer's Patient is successful at eloping then they can easily become lost or injured. If you have a loved one diagnosed with this condition a senior caregiver can help protect them and [...]
