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Frontotemporal Dementia Tests – What No One Tells You Until It’s Too Late

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Frontotemporal dementia tests are usually requested too late, or not at all. “Dad Just Doesn’t Care Anymore.” That’s what my cousin said after her father cracked a wildly inappropriate joke during dinner. She didn’t know what to say. It wasn’t just a one-time thing. He was forgetting to pay bills, leaving the stove on, and laughing at the wrong moments. And not in a “he’s getting old” kind of way. Something was off. That’s where…

9 Tips on Giving Medicine to Seniors with Dementia

Seniors and Medication – 9 Tips on Giving Medicine to Seniors with Dementia

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Every morning, Sarah prepares her mother’s medications with a heavy heart. Her mother, once a vibrant storyteller, now struggles to remember simple things, including taking her medicine.  Sarah, a nurse herself, is overwhelmed. She juggles her responsibilities while making sure her mom takes the proper medications at the right time.  This constant cycle of reminders, resistance, and confusion is emotionally and physically draining. Caregivers frequently face this reality while supporting seniors with dementia. 9 Practical…

Moving Seniors to Applewood Our House Memory Care

7 Tips for Moving Seniors to an Assisted Living Facility – Expert Tips to Calm Nerves on Moving Day

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The process of moving seniors to an assisted living facility can be relatively simple or very difficult based on how the transition is handled. While many seniors are thrilled to be moving to a facility that offers the opportunity to downsize and make new friends, there are others that perceive this move as an act of abandonment and a loss of freedom. Utilizing these 7 expert tips will guide you through organizing the move to…

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Assisted Living for Seniors – Weighing the Pros and Cons

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The senior population is getting bigger, and with it comes an increased number of families looking for assisted living for seniors. When the time comes, assisted living is an excellent option for those who need a little help with the activities of daily living. Assisted living is a type of long-term care that provides personal care, medically skilled nursing care, and other services to seniors. Assisted living facilities are typically small, home-like residences encouraging social…

Best Assisted Living in Denver

Assisted Living in Denver Colorado – How to Find the Right Home

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Are you looking for assisted living in Denver, Colorado? Keep reading, and you will find helpful information to help you find the best assisted living, memory care, and Alzheimer’s care homes in the Denver area. We’ll discuss what you should look for in an assisted living provider and other issues that you should consider. Denver has a lot to offer and is one of the most popular relocation spots in the country. Denver happens to…

Questions to Ask Assisted Living Facilities

25 Questions to Ask Assisted Living Facilities in 2022

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What are the most important questions to ask assisted living facilities in 2022? And, how will the move affect your loved one and your family over the next year or two? Does your aging loved one require assistance with daily living? Perhaps you’re looking to transition them from a hospital to an assisted living facility. One of the most important things that you have to do is start researching. You want to find a facility…