When to Discuss Memory Loss With Your Doctor
It’s not uncommon to be forgetful. You might misplace your keys or forget the name of an acquaintance, but is this something to be concerned with? According to the journal of Preventing Chronic Disease, one in four people over the age of 45 are concerned about their...
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10 Indications of the Onset of Dementia
The most fulfilling part of the holiday season is spending quality time with loved ones. When spending time with your parents and grandparents, especially those over the age of 65, pay attention to any behavior that is out of the ordinary. These 10 symptoms could be...
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7 Challenges Family Members Face When Providing Alzheimer’s Care
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 5.7 million people are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease. Surprisingly, 16.1 million Americans are providing unpaid care for these people, and in most cases, they are providing this care to their loved one or aging...
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Understanding Memory Loss & Memory Care Communities
While it is normal for people to become forgetful or have lapses of memories at times, but sometimes these senior moments are indicative of a memory issue, like the beginning stages of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Dementia is defined as chronic cognitive loss, and...
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The Courier of Montgomery County Features Unlimited Care Cottage Veteran
On Thursday, November 8th, the Courier of Montgomery County featured Unlimited Care Cottage resident, retired Lt. Col. Leslie Thompson. The newspaper highlighted and honored the 100 year old veteran for his lifetime of service to this country. Thompson is proud to...
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Financial Tips: How to Pay For Assisted Living
The cost of assisted living isn’t cheap. In fact, it is reported that the average cost each month is between $3500 and $5000. Finding the money to house your loved one in an assisted living community can be stressful if you don’t know where to look. Luckily, there are...
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Assisted Living: When it’s Time to Consider Full Time Memory Care
It can be difficult to deal with a loved one who suffers from dementia, especially when their dementia progresses. If you start noticing them forgetting things, wandering, or getting lost or confused, their safety becomes an issue. When you start noticing these...
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7 Trends in Senior Living Design
The rapidly growing number of people getting older and moving into senior living centers, senior living design and amenities just keep improving. Assisted living is moving away from the cold and stark hospital-like feel and moving towards more comfortable and...
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The Differences Between a Caregiver and a Nurse
If you have a loved one who is getting older, it is best to start planning early for their eventual needs and care. It can be overwhelming with all so many options out there these days, but by researching and understanding what you loved one needs, you can get them...
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9 Best Quotes About Growing Old
To many, growing older can be scary, tragic, or even upsetting, but it shouldn’t be. According to Mark Twain, Growing old is a privilege denied to many. Growing old should be celebrated and that is clear when you read through the various quotes about growing old that...
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