by Regency Retirement Village of Birmingham | May 30, 2017 | Alzheimer's & Memory Care
Almost everyone has been moved deeply by music at some time in their life. Whether it’s the song your mother sang to you as a child at bedtime, a or the track you choose for the first dance at your wedding, or a commercial jingle you just couldn’t get out of your...
by Regency Retirement Village of Birmingham | Apr 29, 2016 | Alzheimer's & Memory Care
It can be challenging determining whether a momentary mental fog is just the result of normal aging or a symptom of Alzheimer’s disease. AD can affect people in their 30s, 40s and 50s, although we tend to think of it as an older person’s condition because it most...
by Regency Retirement Village of Birmingham | Nov 30, 2015 | Alzheimer's & Memory Care
A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease can be devastating to a senior and his or her family, but the sooner it is discovered and accepted, the smoother the experience will go as far as planning for change and treating the progressive condition. November was National...
by Regency Retirement Village of Birmingham | Jul 31, 2014 | Alzheimer's & Memory Care
Alzheimer’s is a disease of particular concern to seniors. While it isn’t exclusively a disease for aging loved ones, a third of all seniors die with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, more than 5 million Americans are...
by Regency Retirement Village of Birmingham | Feb 28, 2014 | Alzheimer's & Memory Care
The Affordable Care Act established health care exchanges for people to buy coverage from private insurers, but it would be wrong to say that it does not affect seniors in Birmingham, Alabama who have coverage through Medicare. The ACA, also called “Obamacare”,...
by Regency Retirement Village of Birmingham | Apr 29, 2013 | Alzheimer's & Memory Care
The shift toward more independent, on-the-go retirement lifestyles is great for those who want to get the most out of their golden years and even better for those concerned about memory loss. Research shows that the best way to keep your mind sharp is to stay engaged,...