Family involvement plays an important role for memory care residents. Would placing your loved one in a memory care home feel like admitting defeat? You’re not alone. That gnawing guilt, the “what ifs” and “if only” circling your mind—we know them all too well. You’re caught in a tug-of-war between what your heart wants and what reality demands. Tough spot, isn’t it? What if we told you that this decision, as heavy as it weighs…
When you are enjoying meals with a loved one with dementia, it’s quality time. The moment becomes an act of love and care, and you learn to embrace spills because they matter less than the joy of a shared dinner or snack. Eating together can spark your loved one’s appetite, too! Keeping them involved in preparing meals also plays a vital role – it maintains skills, piques interest in food, and offers moments for empowerment…
Making memory care residents feel at home is an honor, and you can see it on our caregivers’ faces. This is one of the advantages of smaller settings like those offered in Applewood Our House, at our five locations in Golden, Arvada, and Lakewood, Colorado. Quick Assisted Living and Memory Care Facts: According to a 2020 report from the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) – FastStats – Residential Care Communities page: • Approximately…
Caring for seniors with dementia is a major challenge for family members. Living with dementia can confuse, frustrate, and isolate. It can be very lonely for those affected by the disease. How Can You Ease the Burden of Caring for Seniors with Dementia? Caregivers need to understand the impact of living with dementia on their loved one’s life. Dementia is a chronic disease that causes memory loss and changes in behavior, emotions, and thinking abilities.…
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…
We are talking with Jimmie, a family member at Applewood Our House Assisted Living Memory Care about trust and acceptance in memory care. We hope that by sharing and connecting with these stories we can all learn, grow, and find support. Knowledge in memory care about your loved one’s care needs and how they will progress can be a scary thing. Surrounding yourself with those that have been though something similar can be a great…