Communicating With Individuals With Alzheimer’s or Dementia
By Angela Kauffman, Snyder Village Having healthy, clear communication is a vital building block in any relationship, whether that be
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Sugar Creek Home Visits Continuing the Journey to Memory Care
Submitted by Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center Choosing the right community for long-term care is not a decision that
Recognizing the Need for Memory Care
By Matt Burg, Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center Wouldn’t it be nice to have a crystal ball? Or some
Trying to Convince Your Parent With Dementia to Move to Memory Care
Submitted by Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center You’re concerned about how your mom or dad will adjust to life
Finding the Right Dementia Care Home for Your Parent
Submitted by Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center Looking for a dementia care home for your parent? Here are your
Making the Right Choice: Stand-Alone Or Embedded Memory Care?
Submitted by Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center There are few words in our language that strike such a visceral
Volunteer-crafted Twiddle Muffs Keep Hospice Patients Engaged
By Chelsea Cook-McCarrell, General Manager for VITAS® Healthcare Anyone who has ever witnessed the agitated and nervous behavior of a
When To Make Decisions for Someone With Dementia… and When Not To
Submitted by Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center It can be tempting to assume that because someone has Alzheimer’s disease
Financial Problems Can Be Sign of Dementia Onset
Submitted by Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center Dementia is a term used for loss of memory, lack of ability
Plan Ahead as Dementia Progresses
Submitted by Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia are progressive diseases, meaning that,