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Understanding Senior Living Levels of Care If senior living communities are new to you, understanding the different levels of care can be a little confusing. The good news is – there are a variety of options to choose from depending on how much assistance a senior adult may need, ranging
Talking to your parents about moving to a senior living community can be emotionally tough. You care about them, want them to be safe and live the remainder of their lives in comfort and with care. They may consider a move to a senior community is something to avoid. But
Whether you’re looking for yourself or a loved one, deciding on a senior living community can be exciting, stressful, confusing, surprising — or a mix of all. While some people may initially feel apprehensive about the move into a senior living community, we often witness a change in perspective once
It is normal to be hesitant about or resistant to learning how the disease will progress and impact your life. But there are benefits: Educating yourself about Alzheimer’s also may help you to: There is an abundance of information available online and it may have been one of the first
You noticed symptoms. You made a doctor’s appointment. You took tests. And you felt a roller coaster of emotions — fear, hope, despair, denial. Then you received a diagnosis. You may have felt numb, unsure of how to respond or where to turn. You may also be grieving over the
There are remedies, supplements, and “medical foods” that are often referred to as alternative treatments. Alternative treatments are not regulated and do not need to adhere to the same standards as FDA-approved treatments. Claims about their safety and effectiveness are based largely on testimonials, tradition, or a small body of
Researchers are conducting studies to find new interventions and treatments that can prevent Alzheimer’s, diagnose the disease earlier, slow its progression, or stop it in its tracks. Scientists are investigating future treatments called “disease-modifying drugs.” These drugs aim to modify the disease process itself by targeting on one or more
Understanding Senior Living Levels of Care If senior living communities are new to you, understanding the different levels of care can be a little confusing. The good news is – there are a variety of options to choose from depending on how much assistance a senior adult may need, ranging
Talking to your parents about moving to a senior living community can be emotionally tough. You care about them, want them to be safe and live the remainder of their lives in comfort and with care. They may consider a move to a senior community is something to avoid. But
Whether you’re looking for yourself or a loved one, deciding on a senior living community can be exciting, stressful, confusing, surprising — or a mix of all. While some people may initially feel apprehensive about the move into a senior living community, we often witness a change in perspective once
It is normal to be hesitant about or resistant to learning how the disease will progress and impact your life. But there are benefits: Educating yourself about Alzheimer’s also may help you to: There is an abundance of information available online and it may have been one of the first
There are remedies, supplements, and “medical foods” that are often referred to as alternative treatments. Alternative treatments are not regulated and do not need to adhere to the same standards as FDA-approved treatments. Claims about their safety and effectiveness are based largely on testimonials, tradition, or a small body of
You noticed symptoms. You made a doctor’s appointment. You took tests. And you felt a roller coaster of emotions — fear, hope, despair, denial. Then you received a diagnosis. You may have felt numb, unsure of how to respond or where to turn. You may also be grieving over the
Researchers are conducting studies to find new interventions and treatments that can prevent Alzheimer’s, diagnose the disease earlier, slow its progression, or stop it in its tracks. Scientists are investigating future treatments called “disease-modifying drugs.” These drugs aim to modify the disease process itself by targeting on one or more
There are remedies, supplements, and “medical foods” that are often referred to as alternative treatments. Alternative treatments are not regulated and do not need to adhere to the same standards as FDA-approved treatments. Claims about their safety and effectiveness are based largely on testimonials, tradition, or a small body of
