On October 26th, a group of The Wesley Community’s residents and staff gathered at SUNY Adirondack to take part in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. In […]
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If a senior in your home has dementia, Halloween can be more than a little frightening. As the holiday approaches, here’s what you should know. Many families look forward all year to celebrating Halloween. Carving pumpkins, decorating the house and yard, finding the perfect costume, and overindulging in sweet treats all add to the festive […]
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Visiting a senior who lives in a memory care community can feel uncomfortable. Use these tips to make the time together more enjoyable for both of you. Alzheimer’s disease is often referred to as “the long goodbye” because it robs a person of their short-term memory, and eventually their ability to speak. Visiting a family […]
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Wandering is a common and troubling behavior among adults with Alzheimer’s. Here are a few steps you can take to lower your loved one’s risk. Wandering is one of the most dangerous behaviors of older adults living with Alzheimer’s disease. Unfortunately, it’s also one of the most common. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 60% of […]
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If you are struggling to figure out how to explain Alzheimer’s to your kids, these 5 tips will help. Understanding the changes Alzheimer’s disease causes in a loved one can be difficult at any age. The disease is complicated, especially given how randomly symptoms can come and go. Children may have an especially difficult time […]
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Are you wondering if changes you see in a senior loved one are normal signs of aging or something serious like Alzheimer’s? This article will help you learn more. The myths and misconceptions surrounding aging can make it difficult to distinguish the normal signs of a loved one growing older from changes that may signal […]
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Early onset Alzheimer’s is a form of the disease that strikes people as young as 40. Learn more about it and the common signs. If you’re like most people, you think of a senior citizen when the topic of Alzheimer’s comes up. It’s true that the disease most commonly strikes older adults. What’s not true, […]
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As we age, it’s normal to experience some memory loss and decline in mental acuity. Misplacing keys or forgetting an appointment from time to time is not necessarily a cause for concern, as long as it’s only on occasion, and you or your loved one is able to recall things later. However, if memory lapses […]
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