Life at The Clare

Engaging seniors with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia on various levels is a main objective for memory care communities, caregivers, family members, and loved ones. One such engaging activity … Continue reading “Memory Mondays: Aquatic Exercise for Seniors with Dementia”

Memory loss and cognitive decline are often considered the earliest signs of Alzheimer’s disease. However, recent research suggests a relationship between declining glucose levels and the risk of dementia – and … Continue reading “Memory Mondays: Glucose Levels and the Risk of Dementia”

There’s been a greater prevalence of and push for dementia care across the globe in recent years. This is especially true as there’s an estimated 5.5 million people living with … Continue reading “Memory Mondays: Dementia Care Across the Globe”

The prevalence of Alzheimer’s is increasing at a rapid rate. Researchers have been searching for ways to catch the disease early and even prevent it entirely. And the modern-day predicament … Continue reading “Memory Mondays: Is Alzheimer’s a Modern Disease?”

There’s no denying the correlation between muscles and aging. As we get older, we lose muscle mass, and often that leads to the perception that we’re weak and unhealthy. But … Continue reading “What You Need to Know About Muscles and Aging”

The effects of dementia on caregivers are more paramount than ever, as the prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease increases and its impact proves devastating. In fact, Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of … Continue reading “Memory Mondays: Effects of Dementia on Caregivers”

Changes in your speech may be one of many early signs of cognitive decline. New research notes that more pauses, filler words and other verbal alterations can indicate whether you’re … Continue reading “Memory Mondays: Early Signs of Cognitive Decline May Include Speech”

Retirement isn’t all rest, relaxation and an escape from your job. These days, the retirement age seems obsolete, as more seniors work through their older years. It’s not necessarily because … Continue reading “Why More Seniors Work After Retirement”

Loneliness in seniors is more than just an occasional source of melancholy. In fact, it can actually accelerate a decline in health, according to a study in the Archives of Internal … Continue reading “Loneliness in Seniors: Why Keeping Good Company Boosts Your Health”

Occasional forgetfulness can often be written off as “senior moments,” but consistent changes in behavior may actually be the first signs of dementia. In recent years, researchers have focused on … Continue reading “Memory Mondays: Behavioral Changes May Be First Signs of Dementia”

As understanding of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia progresses, new treatments and ways to live with the disease are evolving, as well. One recent memory care development is … Continue reading “Memory Mondays: A Sensory Room for Dementia”

We tend to equate older age with greater wisdom, experience, and overall expertise. But new research suggests that when it comes to who we trust with our health care, younger … Continue reading “Want to Live Longer? Find a Younger Doctor”

Have you ever noticed how much your moods change with the seasons? It’s not just because you need to layer up in the fall, or because the sun wakes you … Continue reading “Color Therapy for Seniors: Boost Your Mood in Every Season”