Coastal Pointe Assisted Living and Memory Care is a leader in Dementia Care in the Brunswick County, NC area. Navigating your loved ones dementia diagnosis can be trick, confusing, and full of do’s and don’t that you don’t quite understand. Our articles on dementia care are aimed at giving you the best tips on how to help your loved ones if there has been a recent diagnosis or you suspect a possible diagnosis in the future.
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Do you have caregiver burnout? If you have a loved one with Alzheimer’s or another type of dementia, caring for them is exhausting—and it can have devastating effects on your own health. In the desire to provide the best possible care for your loved one, you may ignore your own needs. That’s one reason caregivers…
Every time you arrive at your parent’s home, you’re not sure what to expect. You’ve been concerned, a worry that has mounted ever since they asked you how to get to the grocery store—a place they frequented several times a week for many years. You’ve found that your parent often asks you for directions to…
More than 5 million Americans over 65 are affected by Alzheimer’s disease, a condition that devastates families. The terms Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are often used interchangeably, especially when speaking about providing support from a memory care center. In actuality, these terms mean different things. We’ll look at the differences between dementia and Alzheimer’s and…
Most people may see dementia as a tragic, yet inevitable part of the natural aging process. Most people are wrong. While dementia is more common among seniors, it’s not a normal part of aging. In fact, there are many people who are in their 80s and 90s who have very little memory loss or memory…
“Where did I put my keys?” That question can lead to an extensive quest around the living room, behind couch cushions and throughout your home. It seems like you’re always misplacing your keys. But is that reason to worry? After all, how do you tell the difference between dementia and forgetfulness? We provide this useful…
Is Hearing Loss An Early Sign of Dementia? The short answer? Hearing loss is not necessarily a sign. Just because you have hearing loss doesn’t mean that you’re getting dementia. But there are a few things you should have on your radar. We’ll go over these and give you the information you need. Most American…
