What does lack of sleep and dementia have in common? It is well-documented that lack of sleep can have dire consequences on the health of your body. It drives up stress levels and blood pressure, lowers your pain tolerance, and leads to diabetes. Sleep is the most important thing for your brain to function correctly. As if there aren’t already enough reasons for you to get your eight hours of sleep, there is one more…
“What is sundowning in dementia” is a trending topic on the Internet. Dealing with sundowning is an issue among caregivers. In 2020, Alzheimer’s disease affected nearly 5.8 million people in the United States. Sundowning is a common behavior among those with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. According to the Alzheimer’s Association research, about half of people with Alzheimer’s disease experience sundowning. What is Sundowning? Sundowning is a set of behaviors that can occur…
What are functional foods? Functional foods, like superfoods, provide several various nutritional benefits that may assist in the treatment and prevention of certain illnesses and diseases and provide a boost to overall health. However, unlike organic and superfoods, functional foods may or may not be processed and can contain certain additives. The History of Functional Foods These foods are a fairly new development, cultivated in the early 1980s in Japan. As life expectancy slowly began…
Happy Birthday, Catty Catty has been a resident at Applewood Our House since July 2021. Her husband Bob loves her dearly and visits her almost every day. Not only that, but he also helped decorate the North Arvada house and Christmas tree during the holiday season. Our caregiver team enjoys having Catty and her husband around, as they are both very friendly. Applewood Our House North Arvada is Our Fifth Memory Care and Assisted Living…
There are many Mister Rogers quotes that can teach us about dementia, and how to deal with it. There are several books written by Fred Rogers, famous for his children’s show Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. After Rogers passed away in 2003, a quote from him was making the rounds: “Often out of periods of losing come the greatest strivings toward a new winning streak.” This is a comforting thought for those caring for, or who have…
Question: My father lives with my husband and me. His cognitive health is declining, and I feel it is time to transition him to a memory care community. A few of my siblings agree with my decision, but there are two who oppose it. I would like to know the best way to move forward. It can be incredibly challenging when some family members don’t agree with memory care. When you and your family disagree with…