Tag: Dementia

The Alzheimer’s Association Washington State Chapter invites area residents to participate in one of several Walk to End Alzheimer’s events being hosted around Puget...

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.

You are cordially invited to join CarePartners Senior Living for wine and appetizers as Laura Vaillancourt will be “Talking Dementia” with families and professionals! Wednesday,...

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.

Suzanne Newman shares a personal tribute following the recent loss of former Seattle Seahawks coach Chuck Knox after his long struggle with dementia.

Memory care facilities are nursing homes specifically designed for seniors with Alzheimer's or other types of Dementia. The 24 hour staff at memory care...

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....

Here are some helpful tips for maintaining communication with people living with dementia who can no longer actively create or express their emotions. To...