When Is It Time for Assisted Living? Identifying the Signs
You’ve likely noticed the shift—times when you’re no longer just visiting your parent. Instead, you’re spending time together checking their medication schedule, looking over...
My Parent Has Dementia. What Should I Do?
When a family member, like a parent, begins showing signs of dementia, it’s natural to feel overwhelmed. You might find yourself wondering how to best support them as their...
How Cedarhurst of Yorkville’s Forest Preserve Programs Spark Joy in Memory Care
At Cedarhurst of Yorkville, nature doesn’t just live outside the windows — it’s brought right into the heart of memory care. Thanks to a special partnership with the Kendall...
How Much Does Memory Care Cost?
Immediately after a dementia diagnosis, your concerns include safety and health, plus the growing challenges family caregivers face. The central question is how to support...
What Activities Are Offered in Memory Care Communities?
Memory care communities focus on providing the support and resources required for residents to thrive. A huge part of holistic memory care is providing opportunities for...
How Do Memory Care Communities Prioritize the Safety of Residents?
Memory care communities are specialized environments focused on providing the support, care, and resources residents need to thrive. A large part of this is providing...
6 Tips to Finding the Best Memory Care Community
Memory care facilities focus on providing the level of support and care residents need to thrive and live more fulfilling lives. These communities are highly specialized to...
Getting Help with Alzheimer's Caregiving
Being an Alzheimer’s caregiver is a selfless, rewarding act—but remember that you’re not alone, nor do you have to do this on your own.
Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are...
How Memory Care for Alzheimer’s or Dementia Differs from Assisted Living
Regardless of whether it’s expected or not, a dementia diagnosis often initiates a big change, particularly for family members and caregivers. If your loved one’s senior...
Navigating Memory Care: A Comprehensive Guide
A diagnosis of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease can have a huge impact on the entire family. Many feelings need to be processed, and the future may seem overwhelming and...
When Is the Right Time to Transition from Assisted Living to Memory Care?
If your senior loved one lives in an assisted living community and is experiencing memory impairments, it can be difficult to choose the best care option to help them be...
How to Connect with a Loved One with Alzheimer's or Dementia
Compassionately connecting with a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia is essential, but many still wonder how to make these connections even stronger. Tremendous...