5 Memory Care Facilities near Springfield, IL

Mill Creek was very nice. It was a well-run facility with new furniture. The place had that new, nice, and clean look. The only thing wrong with it from my point of view was that they didn't offer ... Read more

I visited Mill Creek Alzheimer's Special Care. The people were very welcoming and very friendly. If my mom was maybe a little bit more worse than her Alzheimer's was right now, I would very much co... Read more

Practical steps you can take when you're wondering, "Where do I start?" ###### Let reality sink in. Whether you've suspected the diagnosis for ages or it's come as a shock, absorbing the reality...

Unlike many health conditions, which tend to develop or at least come to light all at once, dementia comes on gradually, and the signs can be confusing and easy to miss -- or misunderstand. And the...

Stress and burnout are the most common problems for those who care for someone with Alzheimer's disease. And, in turn, caregiver stress -- the emotional strain of tending to a loved one -- is o...

About seven in 10 adults over 65 will require long-term care at some point in their lives, according to the [U.S. Department of Health and Human Services](http://longtermcare.gov/the-basics/how-muc...

Choosing the right residential care facility is hard, and choosing the right memory care facility is even harder. Here are some questions to ask to help make the decision easier. As with any res...

**_What They Are_** Alzheimer's care facilities are live-in facilities that provide care for individuals with dementia who cannot live independently. Both nursing homes and assisted living facili...

A relatively new alternative to at-home care for someone with dementia is a residential community that specializes in dementia care. Known as ["memory care" or "Alzheimer's care,"](https://www.cari...