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 …
As a Senior Living Advisor and dementia specialist (Mike McClernon, 516-254-9481), families often ask me what types of Alzheimer’s disease or dementia therapies are offered in Memory Care communities on Long Island. Memory Care uses many different types of therapies to help slow cognitive decline in their residents, such as art, word games, and even …
Important note: If you found this article because an elderly loved one has wandered off and can’t be located, call 911 right away. Do not wait 24 hours or even 30 minutes. Every second is crucial to getting the person home safely. Tell the police that the missing person has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease …
Change can be difficult under almost any circumstances. However, change that involves uprooting oneself to move into a new home can trigger a wave of different emotions. Fear, anxiety, excitement, hope – all of these feelings and more can rush to the surface as you start a new life in fresh surroundings. For older adults …
Many families choose to look after an elderly loved one when they need assistance. Providing care is a wonderful way of paying back everything our parents or grandparents have done for them. However, as people age, they become increasingly reliant on us for support with what is known as the Activities of Daily Living (ADLs). …
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 …
