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Your family faces hard decisions when it comes to a loved one and their challenge with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. One question you could be asking is: “what does a memory care apartment actually look like?” Though memory care apartments may appear similar to a traditional senior living residence, such places are…
A loved one with advanced dementia can still enjoy meaningful activities and emotional connection in memory care. Though their cognitive abilities may change over time, many individuals continue to respond positively to music, touch, familiar routines, and sensory experiences that can provide comfort and engagement. Such meaningful activities can bring your loved one that joy…
Your loved one may be dealing with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia to a point where communicating with discomfort and pain can be an even greater challenge. As those cognitive abilities change, they may not be able to clearly express what they are feeling, where it hurts, or how severe the pain may…
If you have a loved one in memory care that lives farther away, the pain of the long distance can be difficult to handle. Despite this, you can rest easy knowing they are being taken care of by compassionate care teams that are specially trained to handle their daily needs as they deal with Alzheimer’s…
Nighttime wandering is considered one of the most common behaviors for a loved one living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. It also happens to be one of the most concerning. With changes in sleep cycles, things like anxiety, confusion, and other unmet needs come to light resulting in restlessness even after dark….
When a loved one is living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia, you as a family face hard choices. The questions of “what now” are continuously asked. It’s stressful enough to handle the caretaking duties and it can take a physical, mental, and emotional tool on a family. Yet, a high-quality memory care…
Choosing a memory care community for a loved one who has Alzheimer’s disease or dementia has its challenges. At the end of the day, you want them to be in a safe place that is purposeful, familiar, and uplifting to them every single day. One of the features that stands out in a high quality…
When your loved one moves into memory care, you want to ensure they remain busy, engaged, and active daily. The right activities can significantly improve their quality of life by maintaining cognitive function, physical mobility, and social connections. Therefore, knowing which activities are best for your loved one with Alzheimer’s and dementia can make you…
At Ellery Arbor Memory Care, seniors with dementia or Alzheimer’s lead a quality life, where they feel loved, happy, and dignified. We believe that true memory care is the one that allows seniors to maintain their autonomy and freedom. That’s why, this October, we were thrilled to complete our renovations and reopen the gates of…
The time for moving your loved one into a memory care community is an emotionally challenging one. It is important to remember that the decisions you and your family make about what happens next are the best decisions you can make for your loved one who may be dealing with Alzheimer’s or other forms of…
