There are many seniors who struggle with eating. Supporting the dining experience for these people with varying abilities is a challenge that often gets overlooked. The preceding article addressed loss of appetite in seniors. We’ll discuss some of the common reasons...
When someone is living we dementia we tend to look at how they are declining and where they are having difficulty. Orchard at Brookhaven is a new and dynamic senior living community in the Atlanta area that is focused on what people can do, and helps support people...
There are a lot of communities that say they provide dementia support. Many of these communities are called Memory Care because one of the abilities that changes when someone is living with dementia is that they lose recent information and memory. But what makes a...
Communicating Effectively With A Person Living With Dementia Communicating with someone living with dementia can be difficult, but it doesn’t have to be. When someone has dementia, many things are changing in their brain and one of them is that dementia affects the...
What is Dementia? The changes that happen in the brain with dementia affect the way someone experiences life and affects the way someone is able to interact with the world around them. Orchard at Brookhaven is a dedicated assisted living community that specializes in...
While there is no formula to follow to make sure you or a loved one is not diagnosed with dementia, there are several steps you might take to reduce the risk. Because dementia is triggered by a decline in brain function, each of these areas inadvertently are related...
Dehydration can be a serious issue, especially for seniors. The simplest way to identify and prevent dehydration in seniors is to watch if you are feeling thirsty. It is important to respond to your feeling of thirst when it appears. Keep a water bottle nearby and...
Selecting the right residential environment for a senior that you love can be very involved. With so many residential types, fee structures, and potential benefits, finding the right place can quickly become a discouraging and confusing process. It is important to...
As you and your loved one begin to navigate caregiving for someone with dementia, it may become very overwhelming. There are many plans that have to be in place and sometimes it is difficult to even know where to begin. One person who can help with this process is a...
Dementia is not an easy thing to deal with. Many times diagnoses are unexpected and this can make it difficult for families to handle. When we take the time to adapt to our new situation, it can make life a lot more enjoyable and pleasant. Below are listed 10 steps...
