Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resources
Navigating the Search for the Perfect Assisted Living Facility for Your Loved One
As adult children, the responsibility of finding the ideal assisted living community for our aging parents can be daunting. The fear of not being able to find a place that meets our parent’s specific needs can be overwhelming. However, by keeping a few key tips in mind, it can be easier to focus in on…
Read MoreRecognizing Red Flags: A Guide to Transitioning to Assisted Living for Seniors
As our loved ones age, it becomes crucial to pay attention to signs that might indicate a need for additional support and care. Recognizing these red flags can be instrumental in ensuring their safety and well-being. A good time to assess this is after the holidays, when we have just gotten a closer and more…
Read MoreUnderstanding Alzheimer’s Disease: A Closer Look
Alzheimer’s disease is a challenging and often devastating condition that primarily affects older individuals, gradually robbing them of their cognitive abilities. It’s crucial to shed light on this condition, especially in the context of senior care, as it is a leading cause of dementia. Alzheimer’s Awareness Month serves as an opportune moment to discuss ways…
Read MoreMonday Minute: Where it All Began
Here at Premier Senior Consultants, we are celebrating a milestone of serving seniors and their families for 10 years! A whole decade! We could not be happier as we reflect. Many have asked how I started my business and where it all began. It has truly become more than I could have imagined. I began…
Read MoreMonday Minute: Caregiver Burnout
In continuation of Mental Health Awareness Month, we wanted to focus on another rampant problem in the senior industry: Caregiver Burnout. According to Cleveland Clinic, Caregiver Burnout is a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion for a person in a primary caregiver position. It can occur when caregivers try to shoulder more than they…
Read MoreMonday Minute: Early Signs of Parkinson’s Disease
In honor of Parkinson’s Awareness Month, we wanted to shed some light on some of the easily missed early indicators of this progressive nervous system disorder. Approximately 60,000 people are diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease per year in the US alone and over 1 million in the country are suffering from it currently. There are many…
Read MoreMonday Minute: Brain Food
In honor of National Nutrition Month, this week’s Monday Minute is about items we can all be including in our diets to make sure we are feeding our brains the way we should. Many side effects of aging happen in the brain, and adjusting your diet can drop your risk of cognition decline and dementia…
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