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Assisted Living, Life at Teresa's House, Memory Care • June 5, 2024

When to Move from Independent to Assisted Living

Is it time for you or a loved one to move from independent to assisted living? Moving from the family home, a family member's home, or even an independent living apartment is a huge change, not only in location but in lifestyle and self-image, and it is worth investing time, thought, and research to find…

Life at Teresa's House, Memory Care • April 29, 2024

Home or Facility: Making Alzheimer’s and Memory Care Choices Easier

Caring for a parent or loved one with Alzheimer's Disease or dementia at home is a gift of love, but it is also a challenge. As much love and concern as we have for our family members, 24/7 care is difficult for the caregiver(s), affecting mental and physical health, careers, and relationships. Eventually, it becomes…

Memory Care • September 21, 2023

Dementia – What You Need To Know (Part 2)

The Irreversible Nature of Dementia and Its Profound Impact In Part 1, we delved into the daunting statistics that illustrate the dramatic rise in dementia cases, with Alzheimer's Disease taking the lead, followed by Lewy Body Dementia, Frontotemporal Lobe Dementia, and Vascular Dementia. These statistics reflect the harsh reality that dementia entails the gradual deterioration…

Memory Care • September 14, 2023

Dementia – What You Need To Know (Part 1)

What Is Dementia? "Dementia is a general term for loss of memory, language, problem-solving and other thinking abilities that are severe enough to interfere with daily life. Alzheimer's is the most common cause of dementia." - Alzheimer's Association Understanding Dementia and Memory Care Options "Your loved one has dementia (or Alzheimer’s Disease)" is a phrase…

Memory Care • May 10, 2020

Dementia vs. Alzheimer’s: The Difference and Why It Matters

Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are often spoken about interchangeably, but they are not the same condition. Dementia is the term applied to a group of symptoms that negatively impact memory, but Alzheimer’s, the most common type of dementia, is a progressive disease of the brain that slowly and continuously destroys thinking skills, memory, and eventually…

Memory Care • May 3, 2020

Dementia Vs. Normal Aging: Which Is It?

Dementia is not a normal part of the aging process. Problems caused by dementia can directly, and sometimes severely, interfere with a person’s ability to perform everyday activities. In comparison, typical age-related changes in thinking are subtle and generally affect speed and attention. As we get older, it’s normal for our brains to struggle more…

Caretaker Advice, Memory Care • April 12, 2020

10 Early Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease

What is Alzheimer’s disease? Alzheimer’s disease is a neurodegenerative disease that causes increasing impairment of the functioning of the brain over time. We still have a lot to learn about the condition but treatment is ongoing. It can be devastating to the patient and their families. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer’s disease accounts for…