Rachel Randall
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Rachel Randall is a compassionate advocate in the field of senior care, specializing in Independent Living Cottages, Assisted Living, and Memory Care services. With a deep commitment to enhancing the lives of older adults.
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What does it Mean When a Dementia Patient Says They Want to Go Home?
I want to go home is the most common statement of distress by patients with dementia. This simple request becomes heart-wrenching for the caregivers and relatives puzzled and saddened that someone already in a familiar environment still says that he wants to go home. Clearly, a necessary requirement to effectively do memory care and enhance the quality of life for the patient is to understand what this phrase means, why it happens, and how to respond with compassion.
By Rachel Randallabout a year ago in Families
How Does Memory Care Differ From Assisted living?
As people age, they tend to need varying degrees of support. Two popular alternatives are memory care facilities and assisted living communities. One is in principle welcoming elderly individuals who often have difficulty with their daily activities, but both differ considerably in whom they address their services to. Let's talk about the central differences between memory care and assisted living that may better tell you which choice would be better suited for your loved one.
By Rachel Randallabout a year ago in Families
What is the Memory Care Facility Provided for Seniors?
However, in today's sociopolitical climate, families are being stretched to the limits as they seek to find the appropriate level of care for an elderly loved one. Meanwhile, memory care facilities are dedicated to providing differentiated services to elderly persons who suffer from memory-related disorders, namely, Alzheimer's disease, vascular dementia, and other kinds of cognitive impairment. These facilities offer ordered care within a personalized environment enabling the elderly to experience ways of negotiating the challenges of memory loss while retaining dignity and quality of life.
By Rachel Randallabout a year ago in Families
What is the Life Expectancy of Frontotemporal Dementia?
FTD is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that predominantly affects the frontal and temporal regions of the brain. Prominent symptoms include personality changes, behavioral changes, and cognitive disturbances. As with other dementias, it is difficult to establish a prognosis; however, the life expectancy among patients with FTD is generally shorter than for those suffering from other dementias, such as Alzheimer's disease. Knowing the course of the disease and how this type of care assisted living facility functions enables caregivers to offer optimal care for the patients and helps in improving their quality of life.
By Rachel Randallabout a year ago in Families
