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At Family Connect Memory Care, we believe our clients and their families deserve to be informed. We proudly provide you with memory care news, facts, articles, and updates regarding memory degeneration and subsequent care.
Navigating Mom and Dad’s Individual Needs
I cannot begin to tell you how much I appreciate you and your staff. Because of your guidance and help, I was able to navigate my father's sudden illness and extended care. Your compassion was so important to me at his death last year. With my living out of the area,...
Finding Care for Mother with Dementia and a Leg Wound
My 90+ year old mother, who had moderate dementia, fell at her home and suffered a serious leg wound. She went from the hospital to a nursing home where her leg was treated. After her Medicare re-imbursement ran out, the nursing home released her. We applied at a...
Santa Maria / Santa Ynez Area Seminars Announced
DUE TO THE GLOBAL COVID-19 PANDEMIC, ALL SEMINARS ARE CANCELLED AND WILL BE RESCHEDULED WHEN POSSIBLE. We appreciate your understanding during these difficult times. Please see our virtual options page for more information and assistance during this time. Family...
In-Home Care: When is it Time?
Many families consider living at home as a "safe" choice. The family home remains the family home. Mom is comfortable there. Nothing much changes, except that the family now understands that Mom needs care, and a lot of it. Is it time for in-home care or do you want...
LAUREN’s Lecture Series
LAUREN will lead a series of educational events exploring a variety of aspects of dementia and approaches to care for both those with the disease and those who care for them. Learn about the disease, coping mechanisms, and approaches to improved your quality of life...
Memory, Coffee, and Compassion Support Group™
Every Wednesday of the month, you have the unique opportunity to meet with others who are caring for their loved ones with dementia. Join us for discussion and support with friends who care. Memory, Coffee and Compassion Support Group Wednesdays, 10:00...
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My name is Norm Loos. I and my family members have recently gone through a phase of life associated with Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia. Perhaps you and your family are currently going through this life changing phase. If you find you and your family members are...
LAUREN dropped everything and became personally involved…
LAUREN and her entire Staff at Family Connect Care have been phenomenal in every way to help me with unexpected medical emergency care needs for both of my elderly parents this year. I highly recommend LAUREN and Family Connect Care for their fine expertise and utmost...
Ten Early Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s
Dementia and Alzheimer’s are often confused as being the same, but they’re not. Dementia describes a set of symptoms that include degraded memory, reasoning, and thinking. Alzheimer’s is a brain disease that causes dementia, but dementia can also be caused by other...
The Older Person – What’s Not Normal?
Warning Signs and Red Flags Deteriorating hygiene or appearance Erratic or inappropriate behavior changes Increasing confusion or disorientation Depression with tearfulness, loss of appetite Signs of insufficient nutrition, dehydration, or weight loss Inability to...
