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What Can Cause Dementia?

Alzheimer’s disease, a progressive neurodegenerative disorder, manifests in various stages, each presenting distinct challenges for individuals and their caregivers. Recognizing these stages is crucial for ... Read More
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Ensuring Dignity and Respect: Legal Documents for Individuals Living with Dementia

Dementia is a progressive condition that not only affects cognitive abilities but also impacts decision-making capacities. As the disease progresses, individuals may be unable to ... Read More
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Parc Provence Provides Personal and Comprehensive Memory Care

November is Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. When a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, it’s common to have lots of questions about the condition and ... Read More
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Facing the realities of memory loss is never easy, especially for the loved ones of dementia patients. Health and safety become paramount, often requiring alternative ... Read More
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Helping Residents Live Their Best Lives

Parc Provence opened in Creve Coeur in 2004, marking the first time the neighborhood concept for memory care was available in St. Louis and revolutionizing ... Read More
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Parc Provence: Once Again Named a Best Memory Care by U.S. News & World Report

U.S. News & World Report—the organization that ranks the best colleges, hospitals, and other crucial services in our lives—has placed Parc Provence, once again, on ... Read More
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Is it Alzheimer’s or Dementia?

Auguste Deter was the first person to be diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. After her death in 1906, her physician Alois Alzheimer associated behaviors she exhibited ... Read More
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Dementia and the Value of Routine

Living a predictable life can feel restrictive at times for many of us. Nevertheless, most of us build our lives around some kind of daily ... Read More
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Alzheimer’s Disease and Hearing Loss

To understand the link between hearing loss and Alzheimer’s disease, it is helpful to know what a “risk factor” is. Read More
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