Posted by The Alzheimer’s Association estimates that by 2050, 1 in 13 Americans will have Alzheimer’s disease. Currently, there are nearly 6 million people living with the condition.
The quality of life for persons with Alzheimer’s disease and for those who may yet be diagnosed can be enhanced via increased awareness of the disease’s symptoms. In this article, you will find out more about Alzheimer’s disease, hear from some of the extraordinary leaders at BSH Care Senior Living and Ageility who are working in our communities to relate to, motivate, and appreciate memory care residents, and find out how memory care can help older adults with Alzheimer’s find joy and fulfillment.
How Does Alzheimer’s Happen?
Memory loss, disorientation, and general cognitive decline are all symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease, a degenerative neurological ailment that causes the brain to gradually atrophy and brain cells to die.
The most prevalent form of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease. Dementia is not a disease, but rather an umbrella term for a set of cognitive and behavioral symptoms that make it difficult to do ADLs like making phone calls, going grocery shopping, preparing meals, or remembering to take medications. Memory loss, mood and personality shifts, poor judgment, and an inability to do routine chores are all possible indicators. A person’s quality of life as a disease progresses can be greatly improved if the indicators are recognized early.
The actual origins of Alzheimer’s disease are still a mystery. However, scientists agree that there isn’t just one element at play, but rather a confluence of numerous, including age, family history, food, and alcohol usage.
Support for the Memory Impaired
A common misperception about people with Alzheimer’s is that their lives would be meaningless as the condition worsens. A person with Alzheimer’s disease or another kind of dementia can find comfort and support in a memory care community, where they will be cared for by trained professionals and encouraged to participate in stimulating activities. Find out more about Alzheimer’s and dementia care.
All of them are integral parts of the BSH Care Senior Living method developed by AlerisLife. With Bridge to Rediscovery (BTR), a Montessori-based approach to memory care that develops a lifestyle centered on each resident’s strengths and abilities, we are reinventing how we care for those with Alzheimer’s.
Our Goal
We understand that making the choice to place a loved one in a memory care facility is challenging, and we are here to support you and your family every step of the way. Our qualified staff is committed to providing the highest standard of treatment possible.
Your loved one can rediscover meaningful activities and a revitalized sense of purpose in a homelike setting at BSH Care Senior Living’s compact memory care neighborhoods. Find the best retirement community for your elderly loved one so they may enjoy their golden years.