One of the most prevalent fears we face early on when a loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease is the chance that he or she will wander off and become lost. This is a REAL fear with statistics showing 60% of Alzheimer’s patients will become lost at least once, 70% will become lost […] Read More >>

More and more often, we encounter another member of our aging society who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. On a more personal basis, we may be that family who receives the diagnosis. Becoming Overwhelmed with Alzheimer’s Disease Becoming a caregiver of a child, spouse, or sibling who is suffering with this disease brings an […] Read More >>

When looking for assistance caring for a loved one the options are numerable.  There is home health, assisted living, skilled nursing, hospice, just to name a few.  In this article, we will focus on what is Assisted Living. The dictionary defines Assisted Living as a noun.  “Housing for elderly or disabled people that provides nursing care, […] Read More >>

Fortunately, as Alzheimer’s Disease and other forms of dementia become more prevalent, doctors are increasing their knowledge and expertise in the areas of understanding and diagnosing this disease. With this in mind, the person who is experiencing memory restraints, or the person advocating for him/her is given the task of making sure the correct information […] Read More >>