Part 4 – Types of Dementia, Explained – Guide by Applewood Our House Assisted Living Memory Care

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Vascular Dementia With Alzheimer’s being the number one cause of dementia, vascular dementia is a close second.  The word “vascular” refers to your body’s blood vessels and Vascular Dementia is caused by a low supply of blood traveling to your brain.  This limited blood supply is caused by the arteries being too narrow to carry a sufficient blood supply or there is a complete blockage of the artery. Due to several mini strokes (also known…

Applewood Our House is Celebrating a Decade of Care

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From our vision in 2010 we feel very fortunate to have cared for many elders during this time.  Growing from 1 Home in 2010 to 5 by 2020.  Our Care Team is full of hugs and care and love our residents until the end. See our 10 years of service in our 5 homes…  View our Decade of Applewood Our House Thank you to so many of our families, community providers, residents and Care professionals…

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…

Finding Peace Amid Grief

Accepting Grief and Loss and Finding Peace

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Accepting grief and loss is not an easy thing to do. The state of grief confronts even the most emotionally sturdy people, so feeling like you’re not able to handle what you’re facing is a challenge that we deal with from time to time. As hard as it may be to accept, though, any affliction, hurt or pain you are experiencing helps to shape the person you are. Making your way to the end of…

Caregiver Stress Assessment Test

Caregiver Stress Assessment – Caring for a Senior with Dementia

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A Caregiver Stress Assessment Test should be given if you are taking care of a senior loved one with dementia. Caregiver stress is real. If you are taking care of a loved one with dementia, you already know the challenges that you face each day. The only way you can properly help someone else is to make sure you stay mentally and physically healthy, too. If you are not coping well with stress, you might need…

Superfoods for Seniors

6 Powerful Superfoods for Seniors

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Having a supply of superfoods for seniors can keep you or your loved ones in the best of health. If you’re a senior, your body requires additional nutrients than when you were younger, due to different metabolic needs. There are essential foods that can help you feel better and fight diseases at the same time.   Superfoods for Seniors – Daily Meals and Snacks     Apples – They’re easy to find in any grocery store,…