When a loved one begins to experience memory loss, families often struggle to determine the best level of care. Should they consider memory care or in a traditional skilled nursing home? While both ...

Find the perfect medical alert system now. Dementia can slowly work away at both your loved one’s mental acuity and their finances. A recent survey conducted by Genworth estimated that, nationwide, ...

If assisted living beds are available, some people living with dementia may delay moving to a nursing home or will not move to a nursing home at all, suggest the findings of a new study.

Making the decision to move a loved one to a memory care facility can represent a major lifestyle change. It’s not easy to think about a transition away from independent living. But dementia and ...

Senior living options aren't one-size-fits-all, and you don't want to be caught flat-footed in the event of an unexpected health crisis. The time to start researching senior care ...

Residents admitted to memory care units in assisted living communities are less likely to experience a skilled nursing facility or a hospital stay than their peers admitted to the general assisted ...

Steps to Take When Home Care Isn’t Working When home care is no longer enough for your parent, the next step is to reassess ...

The number of adults with dementia is growing — and so is the number of family members who step in to help. A St. Louis-based nonprofit is trying to meet their needs. John Ludwig knew he needed ...