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Social Support For Dementia Patients | Millennium Memory Care

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4 Friends at Monroe
According to new research from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, public engagement and civic activity helps the memory center in aging brains maintain its size and in some cases even grow larger. This new research recently appeared in Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association and was drawn from a study of a Baltimore based program that matches retirees with young people in public schools to act as reading mentors. At two years in length, ...
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How To Deal With Dementia Delusions | Millennium Memory Care

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Senior in Pain
People with Alzheimer’s and dementia often experience hallucinations and delusions. This can be confusing and scary. It is important for caregivers to understand what they are, why they are happening, and how they can help. Hallucinations are sensory based. When someone is having hallucinations they are hearing, seeing, smelling, tasting, or even feeling things that do not exist. For instance, your loved one may see a dog on the patio, or children running around the house. They might hear voi...
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A Creative Therapeutic Approach That Truly Works!

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Music with Kids at Monroe
By Galina Markovich Director, Millennium Memory Care November 1st, 2019 was a milestone in the story of Millennium Memory Care (MMC). It was on that day that we celebrated MMC’s six-year anniversary. When we began, we initially just accepted residents with different types of dementia. But as I saw that more and more people were sent to psychiatric hospitals from other facilities, I decided to help those families with their loved ones who had challenging behaviors. In the six years since ...
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Brain Healthy Diet

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Brain Healthy Diet
You may already be aware that your lifestyle and dietary choices can help contribute to good health and better quality of life as you age. But did you know that eating or avoiding certain foods can lead to a reduced risk of Alzheimer’s by a whopping 53%? A recent study from Rush University demonstrated that subjects who stuck to a specific food plan – the MIND diet – experienced up to a 53% reduced risk of Alzheimer’s, while people who followed the diet only part of the time still lowered the...
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Coping with Behavioral Changes in Alzheimer’s Patients

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Brain with EKG Line
Coping with Behavioral Changes in Alzheimer’s Patients Most of us associate Alzheimer’s disease with the well-known and tragic symptoms of forgetfulness, mental confusion and memory loss. Certainly, early signs of Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia can include memory impairment, confusion, social withdrawal, disorientation and difficulty with words and communicating. Alzheimer’s disease causes brain cells to die which results in impaired memory and cognitive functioning. This loss of br...
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Finding a Memory Care Home

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On the Porch at Ocean
Finding a Memory Care Home Finding the right Memory Care home is a big responsibility. You want to ensure your loved one living with dementia is well taken care of and has access to individualized medical attention. But how do you find the memory care facility that is safe and offers the appropriate resources? Research is the key. Start by going online and identifying memory care facilities in your area. When you find one that seems like a good fit, schedule a visit. In-person, you will be ...
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What Are the Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease?

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alzheimer brain scan
What Are the Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease? Alzheimer’s Disease is a difficult disease, and not everyone experiences it the same way. The symptoms and their severity can vary by individual. However, there are enough basic similarities that Dr. Barry Reisberg from New York University has been able to identify seven stages of the disease’s progression,  known as the Reisberg Alzheimer's Scale. Knowing these stages will help you understand what your loved one living with Alzheimer’s is experiencin...
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Caregivers and Respite Help

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Caregivers and Respite Help
Caregivers and Respite Help Being a caregiver to someone with dementia or Alzheimer’s can be extremely rewarding, but it can also be extremely stressful.  However, many caregivers are hesitant to admit they need help.  Often, the caregivers of an elderly parent or spouse hide their depression, frustration, and feelings of being overwhelmed.  It doesn’t have to be this way. It is normal to want to take care of a loved one, yet still have a sense of exhaustion and the need to take a break.  Th...
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Hallucinations and Delusions with Alzheimer’s and Dementia

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Hallucinations and Delusions
Hallucinations and Delusions with Alzheimer’s and Dementia People with Alzheimer’s and dementia often suffer from hallucinations and delusions.  This can be confusing and scary.  It is important for the caregiver to understand what they are, why they are happening, and how they can help. Hallucinations are sensory based.  When someone is having a hallucination they are hearing, seeing, smelling, tasting, or even feeling things that do not exist.  For instance, your loved one may see a dog on...
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6 Tips To Help with Alzheimer’s Communication Challenges

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Caregiver and patient at home
As Alzheimers disease and other forms of dementia progress, symptoms may change and become more severe. In the early stages of the disease, a person with Alzheimer's may still function independently, experiencing only minor difficulties with concentration or memory loss. Over time, these issues worsen with increasing forgetfulness and confusion about people, places, dates and times. Another symptom that typically manifests over time is the patient's increasing difficulty with communicating. A...
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