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When Memory Loss Escapes Her Mind: Dementia’s Attack on the Body in Wisconsin Dells

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…
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…
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…
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How to Talk with Your Kids About Grandma’s Dementia

Little Johnny couldn’t wait to visit Grandma. He planned to make cookies, read books, play with playdough, show her how he learned to ride a bike, … But this time, Grandma couldn’t remember him, and nothing was the same. Dementia is confusing to everyone, especially the grandkids. How can you help Johnny process these changes?…

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