Category: Memory Care

At What Age Can Dementia Set in?

Posted on August 6, 2024 | Lifespark | Memory Care

a man is working on a puzzle and has a confused look on his face due to dementia symptoms.

A deterioration in cognitive ability, memory loss, and behavioural abnormalities that interfere with day-to-day living are hallmarks of dementia. Memory loss can strike at any stage of life, despite the fact that it is typically linked to advanced age. The probability of having dementia rises with age. In fact, after the age of 65 it […]

What Causes Hallucinations in Seniors?

Posted on October 19, 2023 | Lifespark | Memory Care

A senior woman with glasses sitting on a couch appears to be sad and looking outside the window

If you have a senior loved one, you may have noticed that they occasionally experience hallucinations of some sort. While these aren’t a common occurrence, they aren’t unheard of and are usually an indication that something more serious is occurring. So, what causes hallucinations in seniors? Often, hallucinations in seniors are caused by a form […]