Assisted Living or Memory Care, which one is the right choice?

“I think we have to start with defining what is dementia, right? Dementia is a set of symptoms that affect our memory, our problem-solving ability, and our language. The Alzheimer’s Association says that 50% of all residents that are living in assisted living have some type of dementia or cognitive impairment. Danna Barnes

Making the decision to move someone with dementia is not easy. And choosing where to move them is even harder. That is why Kim Hegwood invited Danna Barnes to the Life Happens show today. The discussion will help you understand when assisted living is the right choice and when memory care may be a better option.

Title: Assisted Living or Memory Care, which one is the right choice?

Some of the questions they will discuss are:

1.   What are the Key differences between AL & MC?

2.   My loved one just received a diagnosis of dementia.  Should they move directly into an MC community?

3.   Why does MC cost more than AL?

4.   How do I know when it is the right time to move my loved one to MC?

5. How can I help my long-distance sibling understand this is the right time?

How to Contact Danna or Brookdale

Website: Brookdale.com

Email: Dbarnes19@brookdale.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brookdaleseniorliving

Twitter: https://twitter.com/brookdaleliving

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/brookdaleliving

Bio: Danna Barnes, CALM
Danna has been working with families and individuals with dementia for over 8 years. She is currently the District Director of Business Development for Brookdale Senior Living in the Houston market.  Danna is passionate about raising awareness in the community about dementia and helping others find resources that are available to help those with dementia improve their quality of life and to help their families better support them.

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Kim Hegwood Attorney at Law, Podcaster

Kim Hegwood, born in Bay City, is an Elder Law and Estate Planning Attorney based in Houston, Texas. Kim has been a practicing Attorney since she graduated from South Texas College of Law in 1996. After watching her grandparents struggle to maintain their independence as they grew older, trying to navigate the challenges of aging, and deal with the legal, financial, and emotional challenges that our loved ones face in their golden years, Kim dedicated her career to helping families preserve their dignity and protect their assets.