2 Memory Care Facilities in Forrest County, MS

My mom moved into Brookdale. It seemed pretty clean, and there is no smell when you go in. The staff seemed to be very caring, professional, helpful, and are doing the best they can. My mom seemed ... Read more

The employees at Brookdale Hattiesburg II (Formerly Emeritus at Pine Meadow) were very nice, courteous, very friendly, and very helpful. The place was really clean. They had a lot of activities thr... 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 ahea...

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 one 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 resid...

**_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...