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Movies About Alzheimer’s Disease

Key Takeaways Movies about Alzheimer's can help you better understand your loved one's experience and your own emotions as a caregiver. Films like "Still Alice," "The Notebook," and "Away From Her" show realistic portrayals of cognitive decline while highlighting love and resilience. Watching movies together can create meaningful bonding moments and spark conversations about your…
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Can Puzzles and Games Strengthen Cognitive Abilities?

Key Takeaways Puzzles and games can help maintain cognitive function and may slow the decline in people with dementia Regular mental activity through engaging games supports brain health at any stage Memory care communities use structured activities to help residents stay mentally active Simple games like card matching and word puzzles work well for people…
A senior in the early stages of dementia looks at a grocery receipt in confusion after coming home with not enough food
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How to Know When Memory Care Is Needed?

Caring for a senior loved one living with dementia or significant memory loss is both a challenging and heartfelt responsibility. You do your best to ensure their comfort, safety, and well-being. But as dementia progresses, their needs may outgrow what can be managed at home. This is where memory care can provide specialized support for…
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Can Someone With Dementia Sign Legal Documents?

When a loved one is diagnosed with dementia, it brings a flood of emotions and uncertainties about their future. Among the many questions that families grapple with, one of the most complex is whether someone with dementia can legally sign documents. While someone with dementia can sign legal documents, their ability to do so is…
A friend supports a senior with dementia while they play with a child’s toy as a means of supporting memory function
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Advantages of a Memory Care Community

Caring for a loved one experiencing memory loss can be both rewarding and demanding. For family caregivers, ensuring the safety, happiness, and well-being of a parent or family member with Alzheimer’s, dementia, or another memory-related condition requires constant attention and support. This is where memory care communities come in.  Memory care communities are specialized senior…

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