Treating Dementia at Applewood Our House

Part 8 – Treating Dementia and Conclusion – Guide by Applewood Our House Assisted Living Memory Care

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Treating Dementia There is no cure for Dementia, but there are several prescription medications that have been proven to be very effective during the early stages of Dementia.  The type of medication a doctor will prescribe will most importantly depend on the specific needs of the individual, also taking into consideration potential side effects, how easy it is to administer and of course, with today’s economy, cost is also a deciding factor. The following drugs…

Part 6 – Causes of Dementia – Guide by Applewood Our House Assisted Living Memory Care

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Causes of Dementia The easiest definition of dementia is, the deterioration of cognitive functioning abilities and the loss to properly remember or process data in the mind. When cells in the cerebral cortex (The section of our brain that holds our memories and thoughts, our personality, and the ability to perform our daily tasks) are damaged, the common symptoms of dementia are visible. I did find the breakdown of the word dementia to be fascinating…

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…

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…

Alzheimer's Research Update

Download Dr. Huntington Potter's Alzheimer's Research Update

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  Download Dr. Huntington Potter’s Alzheimer’s Research Update. As the number of Alzheimer’s cases rises each year, many people are wondering about possible cures and advanced treatments. Many primary care physicians don’t have the expertise to identify and treat those with Alzheimer’s. As a result, many seniors also go un-diagnosed or misdiagnosed until their illness is in its advanced stages. However, there are some who are on the front lines of possible treatments for Alzheimer’s…

Finding Peace Amid Grief

Accepting Grief and Loss and Finding Peace

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Accepting grief and loss is not an easy thing to do. The state of grief confronts even the most emotionally sturdy people, so feeling like you’re not able to handle what you’re facing is a challenge that we deal with from time to time. As hard as it may be to accept, though, any affliction, hurt or pain you are experiencing helps to shape the person you are. Making your way to the end of…