Brookdale Blogs

Increasingly we are hearing the term “dementia-friendly community.” What does that mean?

When considering a memory care community it’s important to look for programming that is deeply rooted in a person-centered approach, focuses on sustaining feelings of belonging and purpose, and seeks to preserve identity and a sense of self for those living with dementia.

We all know that no family is perfect and the emotions that arise when a loved one has dementia symptoms can stir up tensions that don’t normally appear. Here are some tips for having family conversations around dementia.