Dementia Rates Have Dropped
A recent study revealed that dementia rates in the US have dropped by nearly 25 percent from 2000 to 2012. Dementia is a progressive disease that causes memory loss and confusion. There are several forms, including vascular and dementia with Lewy Bodies. Over five million Americans suffer from Alzheimer’s disease the most common type of…
Understanding Behavioral Changes in Dementia Patients
It is extremely difficult to watch a loved one live day-to-day with dementia. As a family member or friend, you may feel helpless – many families seek skilled nursing care when they are unable to provide the round-the-clock attention their loved one needs. When you visit your loved one, you may be wondering why his…
Coping with an Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
When a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, it is devastating news for the whole family. Alzheimer’s is a form of dementia that causes memory loss and drastic changes in behavior. Symptoms get progressively worse over time, which can take an emotional toll on those close to the individual. If you’re the primary caregiver…
Caring for Alzheimer’s Disease
At West Hartford Health & Rehabilitation Center, our skilled nursing facility features state-of-the-art dementia care. Our staff is extensively trained by the Dementia Care Professionals of America® and recently re-educated by the Alzheimer’s Association to treat individuals with memory loss for a variety of causes, including Alzheimer’s disease. We understand the day-to-day stresses of caring…