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Understanding Memory
How does it work and why should it matter? Our actions, our thoughts, our feelings, and our choices are all informed by our memory, which is continuously being altered by all that we learn and experience over a lifetime. Memory loss, therefore, can potentially affect us in more ways than we have anticipated. To better…
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Fall Prevention in Assisted Living
Fall risk increases with age. Seniors are at higher risk of falling due to a combination of various factors, including age-related physical and cognitive changes, chronic health conditions, and environmental factors. Even in healthy aging, when no major chronic conditions are present, balance and mobility tend to decline due to natural changes in the body,…
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The Connection Between Vascular Health and Dementia
My 82 year old dad has dementia. Otherwise he is very healthy. This is the kind of statement family members often make when first contacting a senior consultant regarding care planning for their loved ones. On the one hand they know this is dementia, with its increasingly debilitating symptoms including memory loss, confusion, and poor…
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Top-10 Best Gifts for Memory Care Patients
By Luciana MitzkunCare Consultant What can I get for my (mom/dad/friend/neighbor/___) who has dementia? This is a frequently asked question which expresses a loving concern, born from the desire to accommodate the ever-changing reality of a memory care patient and make their journey with dementia more comfortable. I also see it as a great…
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The Case for Multivitamins in Preserving Cognition in Older Adults
By Luciana Mitzkun, Senior Care Consultant Back in fourth grade, when we learned about vitamins and their importance for the optimum functioning of different body systems, most of us can still remember our teacher declaring: “But you do not have to worry about it, because you already consume enough vitamins through your daily meals.” While that…