When your loved one is diagnosed with dementia or other memory loss conditions, you become an advocate for their health. Due to the symptoms associated, your loved one will increasingly…
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Category: Memory Care
Seniors living with mild to moderate memory loss from Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia can benefit greatly from specialized care. To help seniors and families understand these benefits and make informed decisions, the memory care specialists at Eddy Senior Living share expert advice on the difference between memory loss and Alzheimer’s, and how to determine when the time is right for a memory care community, as well as other important topics.
Learn more about our memory care communities in Cohoes, East Greenbush and Queensbury NY, or speak directly with a senior living specialist by calling 518-280-8385.
Staying Connected During the Holidays
The holiday season can bring your family together, but it’s often when people, especially seniors, feel especially isolated. The U.S. Census estimates 27% of people over 65 live alone. Between…
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What to Do After a Dementia Diagnosis
If you or a loved one has received a dementia diagnosis or related memory loss illness, it can seem impossible or scary to think about the long term. You may…
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Signs of Caregiver Burnout and How to Prevent It
Caring for a loved one with dementia or any other age-related condition is no easy feat. Depending on the level of assistance needed, caregiving can become a round-the-clock job. Caregivers…
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Alzheimer’s Disease: Understanding Wandering
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. As a brain disorder that affects memory, language, reasoning, judgement and behavior, Alzheimer’s is characterized by multiple symptoms, including disorientation and…
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Have You Noticed a Decline in Your Parents Over the Holidays?
For many families, the holidays are one of the few times of the year when everyone gets together for an in-person gathering. These annual visits allow families to reconnect, reminisce…
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Case Managers: Advocating for the Health & Well-Being of Our Seniors
One of the many benefits that sets us apart from other Albany-area assisted living and memory care communities is our esteemed team of case managers. In fact, each of our…
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Now is the Ideal Time to Sell Your Home and Move to Senior Living
One of the top reasons that seniors delay a move to senior living is concern about cost, coupled with the reluctance to sell their home. Of course, many seniors also…
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The Difference Between Memory Loss & Alzheimer’s
When a loved one experiences memory loss, we immediately fear permanence. We dread a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease and other forms of dementia, when in fact there are multiple forms…
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Forgetfulness vs. Dementia
Occasional forgetfulness is a natural part of the aging process. For example, misplacing keys or struggling to remember someone’s name from time to time is not necessarily a cause for…
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