2 Memory Care Facilities in Dubuque County, IA

Sunset Park was fine, clean, and well-kept. I had my own tour with my grandmother, and we liked the tour. The dining area was very nice. Read more

I visited Sunset Park. However, It did not have an Alzheimer’s unit, it’s right next to a very busy street, and my brother loves to go out for a walk. The staff was very personable, and she gave us... Read more

Sunset Park Place is only 3 blocks from our house. I was most impressed with it because of the size of the apartments, the amount of storage, and size of the closet, the kitchen facilities, and the... 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...