Dementia and Alzheimer care at Cedar Cove Assisted Living strives to help individuals with these conditions by offering genuine, compassionate care in a safe and engaging environment.
From understanding these conditions to exploring the latest advancements in memory care treatments, our blogs aim to empower individuals and their loved ones with valuable knowledge.
When your mom forgot to pay her power bill, you weren’t overly concerned. After all, you’ve forgotten to pay a bill before, and at your mom’s age, you know she’s being more forgetful than she was when she was younger. But your worry multiplied when Mom couldn’t remember how to get to the grocery store…
Do you have caregiver burnout? If you have a loved one with Alzheimer’s or another type of dementia, caring for them is exhausting—and it can have devastating effects on your own health. In the desire to provide the best possible care for your loved one, you may ignore your own needs. That’s one reason caregivers…
Alzheimer’s doesn’t just affect the one who has it—it transforms the lives of those around them. This devastating illness affects more than 5 million Americans who are living with the disease, and it is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, according to information from the Alzheimer’s Association. As terrifying as these…
Every time you arrive at your parent’s home, you’re not sure what to expect. You’ve been concerned, a worry that has mounted ever since they asked you how to get to the grocery store—a place they frequented several times a week for many years. You’ve found that your parent often asks you for directions to…
More than 5 million Americans over 65 are affected by Alzheimer’s disease, a condition that devastates families. The terms Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are often used interchangeably, especially when speaking about providing support from a memory care center. In actuality, these terms mean different things. We’ll look at the differences between Alzheimer’s and dementia and provide…
Most people may see dementia as a tragic, yet inevitable part of the natural aging process. Most people are wrong. While dementia is more common among seniors, it’s not a normal part of aging. In fact, there are many people who are in their 80s and 90s who have very little memory loss or memory…
“Where did I put my keys?” That question can lead to an extensive quest around the living room, behind couch cushions and throughout your home. It seems like you’re always misplacing your keys. But is that reason to worry? After all, how do you tell the difference between dementia and forgetfulness? We provide this useful…
There’s a good chance that someone you know and love has Alzheimer’s disease. It affects around 5 million Americans every year. Every one of those statistics represents a grandparent, a mother or father. Alzheimer’s Awareness Month was created to help raise awareness of this disease and fight stigmas associated with dementia. The awareness month began…
Is Hearing Loss An Early Sign of Dementia? The short answer? Hearing loss is not necessarily a sign. Just because you have hearing loss doesn’t mean that you’re getting dementia. But there are a few things you should have on your radar. We’ll go over these and give you the information you need. Most American…
Chances are you’re familiar with the devastating symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and how it affects your brain. It’s also very common. Alzheimer’s disease affects more than 5 million Americans who are over the age of 65, according to the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. It’s statistics like this that demonstrate how important it is to…