5 Tough Decisions You May Have to Make When Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s

June 28, 2017 by Dan Bailey

Many couples make the promise to one another that they will never place the other in a nursing home if they become ill. When the time comes in which they may need the special care provided at an assisted living Alzheimer’s facility, they may feel they are not following through on their promise. The first […]

Is it Alzeihmer’s or Dementia?

April 17, 2017 by Dan Bailey

Actually it’s called Dementia of the Alzheimer’s type. ‘Dementia’ is an umbrella term, Alzheimer’s being the most prevalent type of dementia. The two most common types of dementia are Alzheimer’s Disease (apprx. 65%) and vascular dementia or those incidents caused by loss of blood to or in the brain – more commonly called strokes. There […]

Finding a home for your loved one

November 5, 2019 by Dan Bailey

Feel free to print this out and use it. Dan TO DO’S Identify homes that are geographically located close where you want the resident to live. Call each home and ask if there is availability. The ones that have openings, take a copy of this list and ‘show up’ for a visit. When you arrive, […]

Memory Care – What’s it all about?

March 15, 2017 by Dan Bailey

Memory Care refers to addressing the loss of memory and confusion of residents (at Lakeside Manor they are residents – not patients) by the caregivers who are trained specifically in this type of care. The loss of memory is frustrating and can contribute to anxiety, mistrust, fear and anger. The trained caregiver is fully aware […]

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Posts tagged with ‘Alzheimer’s Care’

5 Tough Decisions You May Have to Make When Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s

Is it Alzeihmer’s or Dementia?

Finding a home for your loved one

Memory Care – What’s it all about?