Caregiving is an act of love, but it is also demanding work. In the United States, 63 million Americans are family caregivers, and about 1 in 4 adults is caring for a loved one with a chronic condition, disability, or serious health need. AARP Caregiving…
When Caring Becomes Heavy: The Importance of Training and Rest
Caregiving is an act of love, but it is also demanding work. In the United States, 63 million Americans are family caregivers, and about 1 in 4 adults is caring for a loved one with a chronic condition, disability, or serious health need. In…
Supporting Caregivers in Prescott: Why Local Help Matters
When a loved one receives an Alzheimer’s or dementia diagnosis, it affects everyone in the household — but the burden often falls on one or two family caregivers. Across Arizona, about 1 in 5 caregivers is caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or another…
Alzheimer’s in Prescott: What Families Need to Know Right Now
In Prescott and across Yavapai County, more families than ever are facing Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Across Arizona, about 151,500 adults aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s disease, and that number is projected to rise sharply in the…
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Protecting Your Future Health: Hearing, Brain, and the Power of Prevention
In this episode of Collective Cast, host Jen Beyst, Master Neuroplastician®, is joined by Dr. Sam Downing, MD, a family physician with a focus on geriatric and cognitive health, and Doug Dunker, founder of Prescott Hearing Center, for a conversation about prevention and the…
Physical Health and Exercise in the Management of Frontotemporal Disorders (FTD) – Holistic Care at Circle of Life Alzheimer’s Homes in Prescott, Arizona
Frontotemporal degeneration (FTD), also known as frontotemporal dementia, affects behavior, language, personality, and executive function, often leading to apathy, reduced initiative, motor changes, and increased fall risk. While pharmacological options remain limited, regular physical activity offers meaningful benefits: improved cardiovascular…
Strategies for Engaging Dementia Patients: Compassionate Approaches at Circle of Life Alzheimer’s Homes in Prescott, Arizona
Meaningful engagement is essential for residents living with dementia, helping preserve dignity, reduce behavioral symptoms, improve mood, and enhance overall quality of life. Research shows that personalized, activity-based interventions can decrease agitation by up to 60%, reduce antipsychotic use, and…
Speech and Swallowing Issues in Parkinson’s: Therapies and Techniques – Support at Circle of Life Alzheimer’s Homes in Prescott, Arizona
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is best known for motor symptoms such as tremors, stiffness, and slowed movement, but non-motor symptoms often cause the greatest disruption to daily life and emotional well-being. Among these, speech and swallowing difficulties stand out as particularly…
Building a Personalized Care Plan: Tools and Strategies from Caring Causes
For Prescott, Arizona families caring for loved ones with dementia, a personalized care plan brings clarity and reduces overwhelm. At Caring Causes, we provide step-by-step tools and strategies in our Prescott-based seminars to create effective dementia care plans tailored to…
Stress-Free Transitions: Expert Placement Services for Memory Care
When caring for a loved one with advanced Alzheimer’s or dementia at home becomes unsustainable, finding the right memory care facility can feel overwhelming—filled with research, paperwork, and emotional decisions. Caring Causes, a non-profit in Prescott, Arizona, offers compassionate Placement…
