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

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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 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…

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Part 1 – Diagnosed with Dementia an Overview – Guide by Applewood Our House Assisted Living Memory Care

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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. As well as people diagnosed with dementia. 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…

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…

Dementia Care News – Robotic Pets – Smiles – Police Training

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  There’s a lot going on in dementia care news. We’re going to discuss robotic pets, a volunteer who gives smiles, and police receiving dementia training.   Robotic Pets   High quality dementia care in assisted living facilities is always focused on providing for the needs of residents. Sometimes, it is very challenging, because some residents cannot express what they want. Pet therapy is known to help keep residents calm and it allows them to…

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Senior Care – 7 Services Most Seniors Will Eventually Need

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  For professional senior care, you require a reliable, experienced, and dedicated service for the elderly. There are In-home services for seniors who want to remain at home, up to nursing homes for those who require 24-7 care. When the time comes for a senior to need additional care services in their home or an assisted living community, you will have the option of hiring a senior home care agency to provide the services or…