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Posted on January 23, 2025 (January 24, 2025) by Peregrine Senior Living

Caregiver Support: What Are Your Options?

Caring for a senior aged loved one is a rewarding yet challenging responsibility. Whether you're a family member stepping into the role of caregiver or a professional in the field, finding the right support system to support senior living is crucial. With the increasing demands of caregiving, it's essential to explore the various options available…

A senior couple discusses memory care options with a community nurse.

Posted on December 11, 2024 (December 11, 2024) by Peregrine Senior Living

What Help Can I Get for Someone with Dementia?

Caring for someone with dementia can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to navigate this journey alone. A number of resources and strategies can help improve the quality of life for both the person living with dementia and their caregivers. Whether you're looking for professional care, ways to keep your loved one engaged, or simply…

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Posted on October 29, 2024 (October 29, 2024) by Peregrine Senior Living

Can Someone With Dementia Write a Will?

For families and caregivers of loved ones navigating the complexities of life with dementia, many health and legal questions arise, such as the possible need for memory care in a senior living community or the ability of a person with dementia to write a will. A loved one with dementia can make and sign a…

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Posted on October 28, 2024 by Peregrine Senior Living

How to Get Guardianship of a Parent with Dementia

When your parent begins to experience cognitive difficulties it can present a unique set of challenges. If your loved one is struggling to make sound decisions regarding their healthcare, finances, or other life areas, you might need to consider legal guardianship to promote their safety and well-being. Getting guardianship of a parent with dementia depends…

A woman shares a laugh with her senior father while visiting him in memory care.

Posted on October 28, 2024 (October 28, 2024) by Peregrine Senior Living

How Often Should You Visit a Parent with Dementia?

Regular visits to a parent with dementia in memory care are crucial for both emotional and physical well-being. These visits provide comfort and familiarity for the parent while strengthening the bond between you. They also offer an opportunity to check in on your loved one's health and see how they’re settling into their new home.…

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Posted on October 28, 2024 (October 28, 2024) by Peregrine Senior Living

How Long Can You Live with Dementia?

Dementia can be complicated. This group of conditions can have a significant impact on a person’s life, eventually leading to the need for professional care. But it causes more than just cognitive symptoms—dementia can eventually begin damaging a person’s autonomous systems. So how long can you live with dementia? After an Alzheimer’s diagnosis, most people…

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Posted on October 28, 2024 (October 28, 2024) by Peregrine Senior Living

How to Talk to a Parent with Dementia

Dementia can be complicated. And when a parent is diagnosed with this condition, it's essential to learn as much as you can. It can affect almost every part of your parent's life, from their memory to their ability to communicate. Fortunately, you can find help through memory care, but how do you talk to a…

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Posted on October 28, 2024 (October 28, 2024) by Peregrine Senior Living

Is Dementia Considered a Disability?

Dementia is a progressive disease that can impair an individual's cognitive function over time. The nature of dementia will affect an individual's ability to care for themselves. There may come a time when your loved one will require full-time assistance and support to perform activities of daily living. Due to the gradual impairment of everyday…

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Posted on October 28, 2024 (October 28, 2024) by Peregrine Senior Living

What Is the Difference Between Memory Care & Dementia Care

"Memory care" and "dementia care" are frequently used when discussing specialized care for older adults. Though they may sound similar, these terms relate to different kinds of services and support specifically designed to meet the requirements of people with cognitive difficulties. When choosing the appropriate care for a loved one, it's important to understand the…

Posted on April 19, 2024 (September 24, 2024) by Peregrine Senior Living

How Long Can You Live with Dementia?

How Long Can You Live with Dementia? Dementia can be complicated. This group of conditions can have a significant impact on a person’s life, eventually leading to the need for professional care. But it causes more than just cognitive symptoms—dementia can eventually begin damaging a person’s autonomous systems. So how long can you live with…

My mom is doing really well here and I like that she is able to be a part of the activities and field trips with the other residents. The staff in the Memory Care are great with her. They make sure that she stays busy and she likes going down to the dining room as well. I would definitely recommend this community as the staff really care here.

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Caregiver Support: What Are Your Options?

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Can Someone With Dementia Write a Will?

How to Get Guardianship of a Parent with Dementia

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How Long Can You Live with Dementia?

How to Talk to a Parent with Dementia

Is Dementia Considered a Disability?

What Is the Difference Between Memory Care & Dementia Care

How Long Can You Live with Dementia?

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