Has everyday forgetfulness turned into more serious memory concerns?

For many older adults it has. For some, the memory concern is for a loved one they live with or care for.

It’s a valid concern – one that should be talked about with your healthcare provider. In fact, if you have concerns, you’ll want to talk to your doctor the next time you see him or her. Or schedule a consultation – in-person, through a televisit or with a virtual visit – now.

“Memory loss is a not a normal part of aging,” the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) warns. Yet, more than half of peop…

As we grow older, changes in memory functioning may become of increased concern. When we experience memory lapses such as misplacing our keys, forgetting a name or important date, or missing a monthly bill payment, we may become concerned that such instances could be the onset of significant memory decline, such as Alzheimer’s disease or a related form of dementia.

It is important to be mindful of the reality that minor lapses in memory can be a normal part of the aging process. Just as our bodies may start to slow down as we age, our brains follow suit. It is, however…

Thank you for reading along as we continue our exploration on Quakerism.  In this post, I focus on Quaker values and what they mean to me. Friends (with a capital “F”) who are reading this would already be tuned into Quaker values and tradition.  For others, I hope you find this snapshot of Quaker values and what it means to me to be interesting.
An Assessment for Holistic Health & Wellness
As an introduction, Friends Life Care embraces a philosophy for wellbeing which they call VigR® Vitality Independence Growth Resilience ™.  And in helping members to…

Living with memory loss is challenging.

Caring for a loved one with any form of the loss – such as Alzheimer’s, dementia and cognitive impairment – can be an equal challenge.

But you aren’t alone. More than 16 million Americans provide unpaid care for family members and friends with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, according to the Centers for Disease Control.

More importantly, the toll it can take on you is real. “Family caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s and related dementias are at greater risk for anxiety, depression, and poorer quality of lif…