Erin Schneider, a St. Louis-based care guide supervisor at Homethrive, witnessed firsthand the progression of dementia and its ripple effects to caregivers. "My mother-in-law was the primary caregiver ...

Almost 10% of American adults who are 65 or older have dementia, while another 22% have mild cognitive impairment, a recent Columbia University study found. So, it’s important to consider the ...

As dementia-related diseases progress, they can change people's habits and behaviors. People with dementia and Alzheimer's might get lost, struggle to manage their medications or have trouble cooking ...

When a loved one begins to experience memory loss, families often struggle to determine the best level of care. Should they consider memory care or in a traditional skilled nursing home? While both ...

Many members of the public hold misconceptions about memory care and its place in senior care. Operators are putting in the ...

As we age, we all forget things from time to time. But when memory loss begins to interfere with everyday life, it may be a sign of cognitive decline or dementia for many older adults. When memory ...

It’s bittersweet to see your loved ones age. Your mom, once a prolific baker, still makes her way around the kitchen but occasionally mixes up the steps in her favorite recipes. Or, your dad doesn’t ...

Making the decision to move a loved one into an assisted living home is a struggle and a challenge. Most often, that decision falls on an aging spouse or adult children and can be further complicated ...

Barclay Friends — A Kendal Affiliate in West Chester has announces an expansion of the memory care options it provides to support individuals living with Alzheimer’s, dementia and other cognitive ...

Some memory care expenses and out-of-pocket medical expenses — like prescriptions and on-site nursing services — for a loved one with dementia are tax deductible. Meals and lodging at a memory care ...

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — The Desert Southwest has the fastest growth rate for Alzheimer’s diagnoses in the country. A package of new rules and minimum standards for memory care facilities across Arizona ...