Memory Care

• Don’t Forget To Exercise Your Brain

  

  As you get older, you’ll notice more people and organizations urging you to do brain exercises to ward off memory loss and other age-related issues of the mind. How can you determine what’s effective, not just pseudo-science? While you don’t need to download specific apps or buy any equipment, here’s what you need to know……

  July 21, 2024
• Brain Food For Older Adults

  

  When you ask a nutritionist what the healthiest type of diet is, they’ll most likely tell you to “eat the rainbow.” This means choosing fruits, vegetables, grains, and fats in various deep and vibrant colors. As an older adult, this strategy can not only help fill your macro and micronutrient needs, but it can also……

  July 14, 2024
• Maintaining Brain Health

  

  As you age, it can feel like your body is changing faster than you can keep up. Losing some of your hearing and muscle mass is natural and normal, as is forgetting where you put the keys. Some age-related changes are difficult to combat, but there are specific things you can do to maintain your……

  July 7, 2024
• Best Dementia Exercises for Older Adults

  

  Most people living with cognitive decline experience the symptoms and trajectory differently from one another. That’s why an individualized plan of care is critical to help your loved one live their best life while dealing with dementia.  Continue Reading Best Dementia Exercises for Older Adults

  June 25, 2024
• Questions To Ask Memory Care Facilities To Find the Right Fit for Your Loved One

  

  For seniors suffering from dementia, memory care can provide a nurturing and supportive environment with a high level of personal attention. Memory care communities typically offer several specialized features to reduce residents’ anxiety and risk of wandering.  Continue Reading Questions To Ask Memory Care Facilities To Find the Right Fit for Your Loved One

  March 15, 2024
• How To Talk With Dementia Patients: 10 Expert Tips

  

  Individuals living with dementia experience the disorder differently, and their care partners often feel the impact of the symptoms in a variety of ways. In the middle stage of the disorder, communication is one of the key skills affected. Continue Reading How To Talk With Dementia Patients: 10 Expert Tips

  February 20, 2024
• What Is Alzheimer’s vs Dementia?

  

  Millions of Americans currently live with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. Over 35% of older adults aged 85 years and older have Alzheimer’s. However, Alzheimer’s and dementia are not the same thing. If you or a loved one are exhibiting symptoms of dementia, you may be wondering how to tell Alzheimer’s vs dementia. Why…

  December 15, 2023
• How Is Alzheimer’s Diagnosed?

  

  It’s okay to occasionally forget the keys on the counter, especially as you’re growing older. Serious cognitive impairment due to Alzheimer’s is another matter entirely. There’s no cure for Alzheimer’s disease, but getting diagnosed early can have a positive impact on how you and your loved ones navigate life from then on. How is Alzheimer’s……

  November 19, 2023
• Is Alzheimer’s Disease Genetic?

  

  For older adults, losing the ability to remember things and experiencing cognitive decline are some of the most terrifying prospects of aging. Recent research suggests that slightly over 10% of people 65 years and older have Alzheimer’s. You and your loved one might be anxious to know if you have inherited the disease or are……

  November 5, 2023
• U.S. News & World Report Names Two Elder Care Alliance Communities Among Best for 2023-2024

  

  Elder Care Alliance has two communities recognized among the best by U.S. News & World Report in the 2023-2024 Best Senior Living Ratings. AlmaVia of Camarillo was named Best Assisted Living and Best Memory Care. AlmaVia of San Francisco was named Best Assisted Living.  The ratings offer a look at the best senior living communities……

  May 8, 2023