Month: July 2023
What Is Memory Care?
July 31, 2023
If your loved one has been suffering from the progressive effects of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, or another disease that is causing progressive memory loss, you know it can be difficult to ensure they are kept safe and healthy while also ensuring you are able to go about with the activities of your life. Memory care […]
What Is Assisted Living?
July 29, 2023
If you or your loved ones are beginning to age and are considering the next steps when it comes to your living situation and long-term care options, assisted living is likely on your radar. One of the most independent options for seniors looking to live in a safe and social community as they age, assisted […]
What Is the Difference Between Palliative Care and Hospice Care?
July 22, 2023
When it comes to end-of-life care, hospice care and palliative care are often used interchangeably. However, these two types of care are distinct in their purposes and are used to treat two different types of patients. Senior Care AZ, an Arizona senior placement agency, is breaking down palliative care and hospice care: what you can […]
What Is the Difference Between Delirium and Dementia?
July 15, 2023
If your aging loved one begins to suddenly display signs of confusion or have emotional outbursts, it may be common to start thinking they have dementia, which is a permanent memory condition where memory and independent functioning progressively decrease over time. However, it is possible that a loved one could be dealing with delirium, which […]
What Is the Difference Between Chemo Brain and Dementia?
July 08, 2023
It is very common for aging individuals to have increased difficulty remembering details, such as important dates or where you put things such as your phone or your car keys. This becomes more common with each passing year, but it may also be triggered by cancer or its treatments. Individuals undergoing chemotherapy for the treatment […]
What Is Considered Low-Income for Seniors in Arizona?
July 01, 2023
Seniors living in Arizona will be considered low income if they are making less than 80% of the median annual salary in their residential area and for their household size. Per the U.S. Census in 2021, the median annual household income in Arizona is $65,913, and the average income per capita is $34,644. Based on […]