Dementia affects millions of people worldwide. One form of dementia, known as “Mixed Dementia,” can be especially tricky to understand because it involves not just one but two different types of memory problems. We will explore what mixed dementia is, how it affects people, and what can be done to help those with it. What is Mixed Dementia? Mixed dementia is a unique and complex condition where a person has not just one but two…
When considering long-term care for seniors with dementia, memory care facilities offer specialized attention that caters to the unique needs of seniors. These homes and larger facilities provide a secure environment where structured activities are designed to maintain cognitive functions and enhance quality of life. With professional staff trained in dementia care, residents benefit from compassionate support tailored to their condition’s progression. Memory care stands out as an optimal choice for those seeking peace of…
Table of Contents Introduction Even medical experts are understanding why smaller memory care homes are better for seniors with dementia. When it comes to long-term dementia care, choosing the proper environment is a critical decision. Small memory care homes, like those at Applewood Our House, have many advantages over larger facilities. The Science Behind Why Small Environments Are Better for People with Dementia Applewood Our House firmly believes that small environments are essential for memory…
Today, we’re exploring a topic close to our hearts at Applewood Our House: animal rescue and its remarkable impact on seniors in memory care. It’s a story of hope, love, and the special bond between animals and humans. Picture a world where every animal finds a loving home and every senior feels joy and companionship. Animal rescue is more than just saving animals; it’s also about bringing happiness to our seniors in memory care facilities.…
Before discussing the hardest situations that memory care caregivers face, let’s be clear. The caregivers at Applewood Our House (and caregivers around the nation) are the unsung heroes of memory care for seniors with dementia. Have you ever wondered what a caregiver goes through every day? Being a memory care caregiver is an essential job. We help seniors who have dementia. This means we do more than just care for their health; we also become their friends…
In the heart of Applewood Our House, where memory care homes provide comfort and care, a special group of furry friends bring joy to residents living with memory challenges. Previous Next Dory Meet Dory, one of the home’s gentle labrador retrievers, and her pals Dolly, Etta, Sadie, and Cocoa Bean at our other homes. Trained to be companions, they formed the “Canine Companions Club.” Each day, their presence brings warmth and unconditional love to the…