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Dementia's Rarer Breed--Frontotemporal Dementia

Dementias’ Rarer Breed: Frontotemporal Dementia

Suspecting dementia can be scary. So scary that sometimes we become ostriches. (That whole head-in-sand thing.) But getting an accurate diagnosis of what type it might be—if it’s dementia at all? That’s important. Sooner rather than later. Because dementia and memory loss aren’t a natural part of growing older. And while there aren’t currently cures…
When Dementia ISN'T Alzheimer's

When Dementia ISN’T Alzheimer’s: Vascular and Lewy Body Dementias

50 million people worldwide have dementia, and 60-70% of those have Alzheimer’s. Meaning…. Do the math. 30-40% have something else. As we discussed in defining Alzheimer’s, dementia and Alzheimer’s are not synonymous. Dementia is the animal, and Alzheimer’s is one breed. At Frontida Assisted Living, we provide professional and caring assisted living and memory care…
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Is Grandpa’s Dementia Alzheimer’s?

Grandma’s forgetting faces. Grandpa’s mixing words. And you’re starting to worry. Could it be Alzheimer’s? Maybe. But it could also be a different kind of dementia. And understanding possibilities can get them the proper help they need—possibly soon enough to slow down the damage. At Frontida Assisted Living, like Fond du Lac's Adelaide Place, we…
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Prevent Falling with these 3 Simple Signs

Wouldn’t it be nice if we could all be Weeble Wobbles? Okay, maybe not egg-shaped with heavy-weighted nether regions. But the “don’t fall down” part. True, it’s cute when babies toddle and suddenly plunk down on their diaper-padded bottoms. And football players don’t seem to mind finding themselves falling at the bottom of the heap—as…
5 things to know about assisted living in a pandemic

5 Things to Know When Deciding On Assisted Living During a Pandemic

If there’s one thing COVID-19 has done, it’s made us think about the health of our seniors. Who they’re coming in contact with, how they’re getting their necessities, and how isolated they are—for good and for bad. We’ve wondered about our neighbors. Our parents. Ourselves. And since no one (to date) has created an invisible…
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Handmade Gifts for Grandparents

Every day’s a great day for a gift for the grandparents.  Grandparents' Day, birthdays...or just to say "I love you." And there are great presents you can buy, even for your favorite seniors who have everything. We’ve covered some special gift ideas in both our Christmas gifts post and our Valentine’s one, most of which really work year…

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