Part 7 – Dementia Stages – Guide by Applewood Our House Assisted Living Memory Care

Dementia Stages In a nutshell, there are seven basic stages of Dementia that a person goes through.  Some stages might linger for years; while others may change very quickly. It is important for you to know about these stages of Dementia and what to expect during each plateau. STAGE ONE During this stage there are no memory loss issues that might affect daily living and no signs that the mental health capacity of the senior…

Part 5 – Diagnosing Dementia – Guide by Applewood Our House Assisted Living Memory Care

There are specific mental exams and physical testing in diagnosing dementia, but you must remember that the early stages of dementia can be so subtle that it may be 3 to 5 years before anyone notices significant changes in behavior.  Once these behavioral changes are noticed, it is important to accompany your loved one to their regular medical doctor immediately.  It is impossible for a physician to make a clear and definitive diagnosis of the…

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

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…

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Part 2 – Types of Dementia – Guide by Applewood Our House Assisted Living Memory Care

A Family’s Guide to Alzheimer’s and Dementia Our Guide is intended for anyone who would like to learn more about this disease and related diseases. At Applewood Our House we understand that there are few conditions upon first diagnosis that strike such terror into loved ones and relatives as Dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. The diagnosis can provoke feelings of helplessness and despair, coupled with fear that your loved one will inevitably suffer from a loss…

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Assisted Living in Arvada CO – Excellent Quality Care for Seniors

We provide high quality assisted living in Arvada Co, Lakewood CO, and Golden CO. Does one of your loved ones suffer from Alzheimer’s or another condition that affects their memory, mood and ability to care for themselves? If so, you might need to find a facility that provides assisted living and memory care. This way, your loved one can receive the needed medical attention they need, while you and others have the opportunity to make…