Memory care refers to programs and residential facilities that can assist loved ones living with dementia. If a loved one is experiencing memory issues and you’re concerned for their well-being, it ...

People with Alzheimer’s need more and more help with daily life as their disease advances. Nursing homes and memory care facilities are two residential options for caregivers who are managing serious ...

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As Sue Ryan’s husband’s dementia diagnosis progressed, it became obvious keeping him at home would not be the best choice for his journey. Ryan, who is the co-founder of The Caregiver’s Journey, a ...

When a New Jersey facility opened a new memory care neighborhood last month, it touted a special building design, dementia-specific caregiver experience and training, and life enrichment programming ...

Erin Schneider, a St. Louis-based care guide supervisor at Homethrive, witnessed firsthand the progression of dementia and its ripple effects to caregivers. "My mother-in-law was the primary caregiver ...

Memory care communities provide 24-hour specialized care for people with memory loss. Residents typically receive meals and help with activities of daily living (ADLs), such as bathing, dressing, and ...