Although there is no specific diet for people living with dementia, proper nutrition is crucial for supporting their overall health, helping to prevent weight loss, and managing behavioral symptoms.
Read moreDementia is often shrouded in stigmas that can exacerbate the challenges that individuals face. Addressing stigmas associated with dementia means debunking common myths.
Read moreSenior living communities that care for individuals with dementia must also be proactive in their efforts to help that those living with Lewy Body Dementia receive the treatment and support they need.
Read moreWhether it’s helping to provide patients with a senior-friendly environment and meaningful engagement opportunities, to alleviate the burden of caregiving on families or to offer providers regular patient updates, there are many benefits to assisted living and memory care communities. We sat down with Amy Loomis, DNP, AGNP-C, and Danielle Whitacre, M.D., from Bloom Healthcare to hear their perspectives.
Read moreWhen it comes to dementia and memory care, people often look to pharmaceuticals for dramatic interventions. But the most impactful change we’ve seen after three decades of providing memory care services is in the care models themselves.
Read moreTo help better prepare your patients and families facing Alzheimer’s, we have compiled a patient-friendly overview of the three stages of the condition.
Read moreUnderstanding the five distinct dementia caregiving styles can help clinicians tailor interventions to improve outcomes for people living with dementia and also their caregivers. Dr. Amanda Leggett shares her research and findings as part of Brookdale’s February Optimum Life® Continuing Education Series.
Read moreTechnology can elevate our lives by helping to make them safer, easier and more connected. This is especially true for older adults living with dementia. With innovative tools, Brookdale can help improve residents’ well-being and quality of life.
Read moreHearing the words “Your loved one has dementia” for the first time may come as a shock to friends and family. The dementia care experts at Brookdale shared this advice to help caregivers process the diagnosis after leaving the doctor’s office.
Read moreIt’s not easy to tell a patient they have Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia. Here are best practices to help guide the conversation, from the values that define Brookdale’s Alzheimer’s and dementia care program and services.
Read moreA report recently released by AARP and the Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement (WAM) reviews years of data to help explain why women are disproportionately affected by Alzheimer’s disease.
Read moreAlzheimer’s and dementia researchers are asking the question: does getting too little quality sleep increase the chances of getting dementia later in life?
Read moreYour patients with dementia need more than just a place to help keep them safe; they need a team who understands their holistic needs and how to enable their remaining abilities.
Read more