Tag: Memory care

Beyond Medication: Slowing Parkinson’s with a Comprehensive Approach

Reading Time: 4 minutes While medication remains essential in managing Parkinson’s, research increasingly shows that the best outcomes for maintaining quality of life and independence come from a more comprehensive approach—one that pairs medical treatment with targeted movement, skilled care, and a supportive environment. At The Restoracy, we’ve embraced this philosophy through our use of Delay the Disease, an

Beyond the Basics: Crafting a Life of Dignity and Joy in Long-Term Care

Reading Time: 3 minutes At The Restoracy, quality of life is more than routine check-ins and prescribed meal plans. It’s about restoring health, dignity, and familiarity — every single day. That happens through three core principles: creating a true sense of home, offering rehabilitation that reignites purpose, and delivering memory care that honors life. Let’s take a closer look

4 Essential Skills That Set Exceptional Long-Term Care Teams Apart

Reading Time: 4 minutes Many people don’t fully understand senior nursing care in long-term care facilities. Not all facilities caring for seniors are licensed, and while private-pay-only facilities may market themselves as offering superior care, they aren’t always held to the same rigorous state and federal standards. These regulations ensure medical professionals (RNs, LPNs, and CNAs) are licensed and

4 Transformative Ways Personalized Care Enhances Senior Living

Reading Time: 4 minutes Meeting seniors where they are and working with them as a team to achieve care goals works better than applying a blanket standard that doesn’t account for unique factors. Caregivers who build relationships with the seniors they care for are better equipped to understand their motivations, concerns, and goals. When people think about the benefits

In Their Own Words: Families Share Their Restoracy Experience

Reading Time: 4 minutes You may be looking into skilled care, rehabilitation, or memory care options for the first time or considering a change of facility for a loved one. Regardless of how often you’ve done your research, it can feel stressful and overwhelming. Searching online, collecting referrals, poring over reviews, scheduling tours, and following up when emails go

Holiday Gift Guide: The Best Presents for Every Stage of Memory Loss

Reading Time: 4 minutes The term dementia is broadly used and refers to “a general term for the loss of memory, language, problem-solving, and other cognitive abilities severe enough to interfere with daily life.” Alzheimer’s is the most common cause of dementia. Parkinson’s Disease, vascular, and other causes can also present with dementia symptoms. Whether a loved one is

Caring For Loved Ones With Dementia And Their Caregivers

Reading Time: 3 minutes If you use dementia, memory loss, and Alzheimer’s interchangeably, you’re not alone. While dementia is the general inability to remember, think, or make decisions, Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type. Outside of dementia caused by a reversible, underlying condition like thyroid hormone imbalance or vitamin deficiency, most types of dementia don’t currently have a

What You Can Expect With Skilled Care (And 4 Red Flags to Watch For)

Reading Time: 4 minutes Is it time for assisted living or long term care? Are dad’s memory issues a normal part of aging or a sign it’s time for memory care? What’s the difference between rehabilitation and long term care – isn’t it all just nursing homes anyway? Take a deep breath. If you’re searching for answers and finding