The hypothalamus is the region of the brain that is responsible for putting our daily experiences into memory. The hypothalamus is what is damaged first in Alzheimer’s disease. This is why those who are in the beginning stages of Alzheimer’s cannot remember the most recent events and experiences in their lives. Since events and experiences from long ago have already been stored into memory, those who have Alzheimer’s seem to regress to times that they remember.…
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When a senior citizen lives in an assisted living facility, it is because they can no longer care for themselves and require specialized senior care by professionals. As can be expected, just because their physical, mental, and medical needs are being met, doesn’t mean their health won’t continue to decline.
Many are in assisted living because they have a form of dementia which eventually renders self-care, such as feeding and toileting, impossible.…
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Whether your parent lives in your home or you are responsible for taking care of them in theirs, you’re likely always looking for ways to make their life a little easier and more enjoyable. Here are a few things you can do to help get the job done:
Prepare Weekly Meals
You can make meal time easy on your parent by preparing a few meals for the upcoming week ahead of time.…
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