Dementia is an umbrella term for a collection of symptoms that are caused by disorders affecting the brain and impacts memory, thinking, behavior, and emotion. Alzheimer's is the most common form of dementia. It causes a slow decline in memory, thinking and…
Alzheimer’s disease is a devastating diagnosis with no cure. Some families struggle for years providing care for loved ones. At some point, hospice can become a valuable support as the Alzheimer’s patient requires more and more care. The progression of…
Miss Beverle, as members of Springfield Masonic Community staff call her, has dementia. She experiences confusion, memory loss, and sometimes, depression. Dementia can be isolating. Sometimes Miss Beverle has difficulty interacting with people, but she always looks forward to visits…
