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Navigating Memory Loss: Essential Questions and Answers on Alzheimer’s and Dementia (🔊)
Dr. Catherine Madison, Neurologist with Seniors At Home, sat down for a discussion about many aspects of dementia with the hosts of the Living With Alzheimer’s podcast. In this deep-dive conversation, Dr. Madison shares many insights about dementia, including diagnosis and care, dementia types and their common symptoms, the phenomenon ...
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Why Isn’t There a Simple Test for Alzheimer’s? A Physician Explains
We have grown accustomed to getting quick answers to many of our medical questions. But diagnosing a form of dementia is not that simple. This relates to many factors, including the very gradual onset of brain damage (over decades!), the variable reserve capacity in our brains, as well as the ...
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Minds in Motion: Participants Flex Their Memory Muscles in New Cognitive Program
The Mind Sharpener program represents a proactive approach to cognitive wellness, offering participants not just exercises for their minds, but a deeper understanding of how to maintain cognitive health as they age.
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When a Little Help Comes with a Lot of Laughter: Personal Assistant Services
After a lifetime of independence, struggling with day-to-day tasks can feel demoralizing. For Jeanne Halpern, 90, having a little help at home has brought relief and newfound joy. For the past five years, Jeanne has called Rhoda Goldman Plaza—JFCS’ vibrant assisted living community—home. She prizes her independence, so when some ...
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Tips for Caregivers: Supporting Someone Living with Dementia
Caregivers play an extraordinary role. With their support, individuals living with dementia can thrive with dignity, purpose, and joy.
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Dementia Care & Autonomy: Seniors At Home Visits Amsterdam to Unlock the Secrets of The Hogeweyk
Staying on the cutting edge of treatments for people with memory loss and their families is vital for the industry-leading team behind Seniors At Home’s Center for Dementia Care. That’s why, recently, we embarked on a transformative journey to explore what could be the future of Alzheimer’s and dementia care. ...
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Aging with Pride: How Seniors At Home Supports Isolated LGBTQ+ Older Adults
The United States is facing a significant demographic shift as its population gets older, including members of our LGBTQ+ communities. According to the LGBTQ+ advocacy organization, Movement Advancement Project (MAP), it is estimated that, by 2030, there will be nearly 7 million LGBTQ+ people in the United States over the age ...
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A Helping Hand from a Personal Assistant
Naomi, 92, receives just the help she needs from one of our personal assistants.
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Community Counts: How Local Resources Support the Families of People Experiencing Memory Loss
If your loved one is experiencing memory loss, you’re likely familiar with the significant challenges this condition presents—things about them that have always been familiar to you may be changing, and their needs can be different from one day to the next. As the disease progresses, you might feel isolated ...
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The Power of Planning
When you’re caring for older loved ones, it’s easy to focus on the issues that are right in front of you, like making sure their nutritional needs are met, handling medical appointments, and tackling home maintenance issues. Depending on the type of support that’s required, a Care Manager or Personal ...
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