By Sherri Snelling for Next Avenue
Credit: Adobe Stock – Many Presbyterian Manors campuses offer caregiver support groups or respite care services.
“Respite care” can be a little difficult to understand. The words don’t make it clear who is being helped. The “care” goes to the person who needs it due to illness or disability. The “respite” — a
By Frieda Wiley, PharmD for Next Avenue
Credit: ThinkStock Learn the signs and symptoms of five commonly misdiagnosed or overlooked conditions in people age 50 and older.
It’s no mystery that time and medical conditions may accelerate changes in our bodies as we age. Eventually, some of those changes might make it more difficult to distinguish between certain conditions and the
Photo Credit: Adobe Stock – Immersing ourselves in another language at whatever age expands not only our minds, but our lives.
Conventional wisdom holds that the older we get, the harder it is to learn a new language. Which is true — except when it’s not.
Turns out that while our brains might not be as quick or deft as in those halcyon days of youth, all that hard-earned
Credit: Courtesy of Paynesville (MN) ACT on Alzheimer’s Caption: Volunteers pass out laminated bookmarks with the 10 signs of Alzheimer’s at the local supermarket
Can a strong community network help ease the challenges faced by people with dementia and their families? That’s the hope of a national volunteer-driven initiative known as Dementia Friendly America
How do the foods we eat affect our memory? Can eating a healthy diet ward off Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias? Learn the answers to these questions and more at a free event at Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor Dec. 6.
Diane Ray, registered
When someone you love has Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, taking time for yourself can seem like a selfish act. But setting aside time for yourself and seeking support can improve your health and your ability to care for your loved one. Arkansas
When someone you love has Alzheimer’s disease, it can be difficult to start those tough conversations about driving, finances and medical decisions. Having the right tools to start the tough conversations is key to successfully navigating the
For people with dementia, assisted living and skilled nursing care aren’t quite the right fit for their needs. The memory care neighborhood at Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor is unique in the region, offering Alzheimer’s and dementia care
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(Editor’s Note: This is the eighth in a series examining and interpreting a commonly used “bill of rights” for dementia patients.)
People with Alzheimer’s or other dementia are an invaluable part of our society. Millions of them are brilliant,
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Want to stay mentally sharp for as long as possible?
I certainly do, and I’m guessing you do, too: an AARP survey found that 87 percent of respondents reported being very concerned about this issue.
And in April, a highly influential nonprofit released
