7 Memory Care Facilities in Prince Georges County, MD

I visited Morningside House of Laurel. It's a really nice place, and it looked like a good alternative if I wanted to move my aunt. However, it was far. She gave me a tour, and I also saw the memor... Read more

I visited Arbor Terrace of Lanham. It had a smaller space and a more compact feel. However, I didn't like that it was in a major street, and the layout was confusing for me. Read more

Bowie is the best. My mother's personality has totally changed for the better since being there. The food is excellent too. It is all hand cooking right there in their kitchen. My mother's room is ... 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 ahead ...

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...

It can be hard to decide when someone with Alzheimer's disease should no longer live alone. With sufficient lifestyle supports and memory aids, some people with Alzheimer's and other types of demen...

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 facil...

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," such housing is in...