As a Senior Living Advisor and dementia specialist (Mike McClernon, 516-254-9481), I understand how jarring an Alzheimer’s disease or dementia diagnosis can be for patients and their families. They’re about to embark on a journey full of significant changes over time as the condition progresses. The most important aspect
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
Watching a family member start to lose their memory and other cognitive functions can be alarming and distressing. When you notice that they’re becoming frequently confused, slow, or disoriented, you may begin to suspect Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. While this can sometimes be an accurate hypothesis