Dementia is a decline in memory and/or intellectual functioning severe enough to interfere with social or occupational functioning. Dementia is not a disease itself, but group of symptoms. It is characterized as a progressive decline in cognitive function due to damage or disease (such as Alzheimer’s) in the brain. Areas particularly affected include: memory, attention, [...]
I recently had the pleasure to speak at San Clemente Villas by the Sea. I’ve spoken at many senior communities across four states now, so I was excited to speak in what was essentially my backyard. I like to share my experiences at each community; many of your are considering senior living communities, and exposure [...]
In this Leaders in Elder Care Interview, I spoke with Steven Aldrich of Posit Science. Posit Science is one of the leaders in what is a growing market for brain fitness and memory care software. There are many ways to provide memory training, as some of you may know, but I really enjoyed two things [...]