Dementia’s Emotional Toll: Managing Family Stress
Being a caregiver can be exhausting. It’s rewarding, and you know you’d do it a million times over because your love your mom. But how do you cope with what…
Read MoreHow Alzheimer’s Works and Defining an Effective Treatment Plan
Watching a loved one struggle to recall memories, remember names and faces or complete daily tasks can be distressing, especially if you don’t understand what’s happening. Learning how Alzheimer’s disease…
Read MoreGet Proactive About Seeking Dementia Treatment
As with other health conditions, it’s best to be proactive about seeking treatment for a loved one’s dementia, Alzheimer’s and other cognitive impairments. Acting at the first sign of cognitive…
Read MoreAduhelm: A New Alzheimer’s Medication
The Food and Drug Administration has approved aducanumab-avwa, or Aduhelm, to help treat Alzheimer’s disease.
Read MoreCommon Myths About Dementia Care
You’ve likely heard opinions and stories from others who were searching for a dementia care facility. While first-hand testimony can be helpful, it can also create inaccurate perceptions about memory…
Read MoreTransitioning Your Senior to A Demenita Care Community
A dementia community can provide your aging parent a safe place to live and socialize, especially if their dementia or Alzheimer’s has progressed.
Read MoreSigns of Early-Onset Dementia and Alzheimer’s
We can all be forgetful. However, if your “senior moments” seem to occur more than they used to, it may be time to take a hard look at your brain…
Read MoreHow Cognivue Assessments Help the Community
Kemper House Worthington offers innovative cognitive assessments to residents and non-residents to raise awareness about brain health. Our dedicated team is lead by Integrative Health & Support Director Caitlynn Fortson,…
Read MoreVisiting a Loved One with Dementia
It’s not unusual to feel unsure about seeing someone in a memory care home. You may not know what to talk about or how to approach your loved one, especially…
Read MoreThe Right Diet Supports Memory Care
Eating a healthy diet can lower your risk of developing dementia, Alzheimer’s and other cognitive impairments. At Kemper House Worthington, creating healthy and tasty meals that support our residents’ brainpower…
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