It’s heartbreaking when an older loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. Many families work together to support their afflicted relatives, but looking after someone with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia is a 24-hour job with significant demands and responsibilities. Making the situation worse is the lack of a cure for this degenerative condition. …
Maintaining personal hygiene is one of the first things we learn to do as children, setting the foundation for good habits we carry throughout our lives. Ensuring we’re clean, adequately groomed, and appropriately dressed helps us feel confident, comfortable, and ready for the day. However, people with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia might have difficulty performing …
On Long Island there are about 95 Assisted Living communities. Of these 95 communities, about 55 have special sections reserved for seniors with dementia. These sections are commonly called Memory Care communities/units. Memory Care, also called Dementia Care, is simply Assisted Living for people with dementia. These sections within the larger Assisted communities are staffed …
When someone is diagnosed with dementia, their head fills with lots of questions, such as: As a Senior Living Advisor (Mike McClernon, 516-254-9481), I’m often asked what life is like for a resident of a specialized Dementia Unit or Community. As you probably know, this type of care, often called Memory Care, is Assisted Living …
When families start searching for a Senior Living Community on Long Island for an elderly loved one, they’re faced with choosing which level of care will be required. As a Long Island Senior Living Advisor (Mike McClernon, 516-254-9481), I find that some families find it a bit challenging choosing between Assisted Living and Memory Care. …
Deciding whether to “place” a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia in Memory Care can be difficult for your family. You want to ensure that your older relatives have the best quality of life but not knowing what their days will be like in Memory Care can be scary. You might also have grown …
