When researching Assisted Living and Memory Care Communities, you will often find a particular focus put on Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease. While Alzheimer’s disease is far more common than some of the other degenerative diseases, conditions like Parkinson’s, Huntington’s, and ALS all have symptoms and care needs that parallel Alzheimer’s. Even though
If you’re familiar with Senior Living, Assisted Living, or even Occupational Therapy, you’ve most likely heard the terms “Activities of Daily Living” and “Instrumental Activities of Daily Living.” However, to most people, these terms are probably unknown. If you are a family caregiver or are beginning your search for
We know that many families have questions when it comes to Dementia and Memory Care Communities. In this video, Mike McClernon, owner of Assisted Living Locators of Long Island, spoke with Julie Wexler, Director of Business Development at The Bristal Assisted Living, to discuss what day-to-day life is like for Memory
Watching a parent or older family member live through the challenges of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease can be complicated and heartbreaking. Eventually, you may determine that moving your loved one into an Assisted Living and Dementia Care Community could be the best option for them. The professional care, secure
Everyone wants to be independent. When we’re children, we want to dress ourselves (even if it takes significantly longer than if our parents were to do it); when we’re young adults, we crave living on our own (even if we have to call Dad to ask him how to