Tag: Alzheimer’s

This month Answers for Elders Radio focuses on learning all about Alzheimer's and Dementia, as we build up to the Alzheimer's walks throughout the...

Nichole Smith at CarePartners Living says that a lot of science was put into the design of their cottages. Their clients with dementia have a cycle of self-isolation, depression, that exasperates the dementia. The cottages are based on a home environment. Each site has three cottages on it, 20 residents each, which encourages interaction. Residents smell the coffee in the morning, hear their neighbors getting up, going to breakfast just like they did when they had kids, and this encourages their curiosity.

Jill Martinez, director of community relations for CarePartners Living, explains that Dementia can hit 90% of the population in some form. To care for a loved one on your own is an overwhelming experience. We really try to help them through that process of determining when it’s time to consider memory care or moving their loved one into a retirement community, because there really are some key factors to pay attention to. The cottages are set up for memory care specifically and are built a specific way.

Dan White at Evergreen Washelli explains that there is no better time for funeral pre-planning than when you’re diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, while you’re fully...

Daphne Davis at Pinnacle Senior Placements explains how siblings, the aunt or uncle of a loved one have a different role than the caregiver....

Typically we get nervous and have lots on our plate, then add the complexity of being a caregiver during the holidays, trying to uphold...

It’s important for an advisor to connect with someone who can do the right thing for the right reason, be an active listener, be...

Greg Mundell, resident care coordinator with Careage at Patriot's Landing, talks about Care Plan, Assisted Living, Alzheimer's, Dementia, and Medication Management.

New statistics show one in three senior deaths are related to dementia and Alzheimer’s. A lot of people are noticing memory issues with their...

Bob Le Roy, Executive Director of the Alzheimer's Association, Washington State Chapter, talks about Alzheimer's research being done, particularly in the Seattle area at...