Memory Care vs. Nursing Homes

Memory Care vs. Nursing Homes – What’s the Right Choice for Your Loved One?

Understanding memory care vs. nursing homes is critical to your family’s future needs. Applewood Our House understands the weight of the decisions you face when it comes to choosing the right senior living option for your loved one. In this post, we’ll break down the key differences between memory care facilities and nursing homes, and provide you with valuable insights to help you make the best choice. What is Memory Care? Memory care is a…

How to Cultivate Independence in Elderly Memory Care Residents

How to Cultivate Independence in Elderly Memory Care Residents – Why It Matters and How to Do It

Understanding how to cultivate independence in elderly memory care residents is crucial to providing the best possible care for our loved ones. Unfortunately, it’s too easy for seniors with memory impairments to feel powerless and dependent. Still, by supporting and encouraging their independence, we can help them maintain a sense of purpose, self-worth, and dignity. This article will explore why cultivating independence matters for elderly memory care residents and provide practical tips for effectively doing…

What to Do When Some Family Members Don't Agree with Memory Care 2

What to Do When Some Family Members Don’t Agree with Memory Care

Question: My father lives with my husband and me. His cognitive health is declining, and I feel it is time to transition him to a memory care community. A few of my siblings agree with my decision, but there are two who oppose it. I would like to know the best way to move forward. It can be incredibly challenging when some family members don’t agree with memory care. When you and your family disagree with…

Memory Care Requirements

Memory Care Requirements – How Do Seniors Qualify?

Did you know that memory care requirements vary from state to facility? This is a quick but valuable post to assist you in searching for the best possible memory care home for a senior loved one. Some facilities may appear to offer the same services but differ in the level of services provided. In the United States, there are many types of senior care facilities – assisted living, nursing homes, and memory care communities in…

Memory Care Lakewood Colorado

Memory Care Facilities in Denver – Top 10 Features to Look for in a Memory Care Facility

Memory care facilities in Denver are places that are specialized in treating people who have dementia and other kinds of cognitive disorders. With the number of people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease rising every year, memory care facilities have helped ease the burden of care for many families. This type of senior living provides specialized, long-term care for seniors with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. When seeking a senior memory care facility for a loved one,…

Applewood Our House Memory Care 2020

The Benefits of Early Stage Memory Care – Why Treating Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Quickly Is Essential

The benefits of early stage memory care are understood by the families of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease patients. They are confronted with challenges that always require specialized attention and care for each individual. Doctors and researchers have worked painstakingly hard in unlocking the secrets behind Alzheimer’s disease, and other related types of dementia. This includes methods of trying to slow down the disease, developing tests to determine who might develop Alzheimer’s, and attempting to find…