10 Tips on Helping Seniors with Dementia During the Holidays

10 Tips on Helping Seniors with Dementia During the Christmas Holidays

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Helping seniors with dementia during the Christmas holidays can be a challenge. It can be very stressful for the family members. Having a caring and knowledgeable person to help ease the tension during the Christmas holiday season is a real need for many seniors with dementia.   10 Tips on Helping Seniors with Dementia During the Christmas Holidays Many older adults can have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia, which can sometimes affect them…

Alzheimer's and Dementia - 15 Popular Questions

Alzheimer’s and Dementia – 15 Popular Questions Answered

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The terms Alzheimer’s and dementia are often interchanged and mistaken. According to the World Health Organization, Over 55 million people around the world have dementia. Over six million Americans have the disease.  The odds are that you know someone with dementia. If you’re a caregiver, chances are higher. That’s not to say that you’re alone, though; there’s a large community of caregivers who share your worry and care for loved ones with Alzheimer’s and other…

Part 3 – Alzheimer’s Disease – Guide by Applewood Our House Assisted Living Memory Care

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Alzheimer’s Disease In 1906, Dr. Alois Alzheimer first noticed and described the change that happens in the brain.  He found amyloid plaques (basically abnormal clumps) and bundles of fibers that were tangled in clusters (now referred to as Neurofibrillary Tangles).  This is now the mapped pattern in the brain that all Alzheimer patients go through. It is not known how Alzheimer’s disease begins; but it is known that damage in the brain can begin 10…

Alzheimer's Research Update

Download Dr. Huntington Potter's Alzheimer's Research Update

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  Download Dr. Huntington Potter’s Alzheimer’s Research Update. As the number of Alzheimer’s cases rises each year, many people are wondering about possible cures and advanced treatments. Many primary care physicians don’t have the expertise to identify and treat those with Alzheimer’s. As a result, many seniors also go un-diagnosed or misdiagnosed until their illness is in its advanced stages. However, there are some who are on the front lines of possible treatments for Alzheimer’s…

Molly and Joey - Mother and Son's Journey with Dementia

Molly and Joey – A Mother and Son's Journey with Dementia

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    Several months ago, we posted a video on the Applewood Our House Facebook Page about Molly and her son, Joey. If you continued to follow the YouTube Channel of Molly and Joey, you might already know that Molly finally passed away several days ago. For those of you who didn’t know, it started out as a YouTube channel about a son who created a video journal of his mom and dementia and how it…

Healthy Eating Programs for Seniors

10 Top Healthy Eating Programs for Seniors

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Healthy eating has become the fashion for many 21st-century men and women. Choosing healthy eating programs for seniors is vital to aging bodies. Seniors need foods that will boost their immune systems, provide fiber, and increase their energy is a goal so many have committed to reach.Determining a plan that suits seniors lifestyles is easy since there are currently so many choices available. Depending on their health and what they like to eat, they can…