Dementia and memory loss can be scary words, and it is understandable to want to avoid talking about them, especially when it’s about yourself. However, it’s vital to discuss dementia and your risk factors with your doctor, particularly as you age and your risk factors become more prevalent.
While there is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease, there are some ways to prevent or even delay the progression of dementia, but first, you have to relearn your ABCs.
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Dementia is an “umbrella” term that describes several cognitive inhibiting conditions. Under the “dementia umbrella,” the common variations of this condition include Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, frontotemporal dementia, Lewy body dementia, and mixed dementia.
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Lately, you have been noticing that your parent or loved one is acting differently. Small behaviors such as choosing to wear shorts in the winter or forgetting to pay the electric bill have become more frequent. These behaviors seem odd, but you do not think anything of them.
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When a real estate agent shows a home, one of the first highlights they point out is the amount of natural light in a room. There is a reason for this. Whether we realize it or not, we all seek out natural light. Without knowing why we crave as much of it as possible.
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Although many people may think dementia itself is a disease, it is only a means of describing changes in the brain that are characterized by memory loss and cognitive decline. While Alzheimer’s disease is the most commonly known and diagnosed type of dementia, it is not the only form of the condition.
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With an estimated 44 million people living with Alzheimer’s disease worldwide, providing the appropriate level of care and attention to these individuals becomes crucial. Memory care services are a form of long-term care designed to meet the needs of a person with Alzheimer's disease, dementia, or other types of memory impairments.
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While researchers are hard at work searching for a cure for Alzheimer’s disease, they are also always seeking to understand the disease better. The Pavilion Senior Living previously shared a blog that discussed the history of Alzheimer’s disease. Now we want to highlight recent Alzheimer’s disease research and breakthroughs that bring hope for the future!
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If you find yourself asking the question ‘What is Alzheimer’s disease?’, you have come to the right place! Alzheimer’s disease is a severe form of dementia, with over 3 million cases in the United States every year. While communities like The Pavilion Senior Living provide ample support and memory care services, there currently is no cure. Senior care requires much attention, and having Alzheimer’s requires even more.
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Did you know that 5.7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s? This startling number can make anyone anxious. If you have an older loved one who has expressed early signs of the disease or if your own parent has Alzheimer’s, it can be even more intimidating.
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