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Guide to the Different Types of Dementia
Here’s a comprehensive look at the different types of dementia, their symptoms, and their causes. Contact McKnight Place if you have any questions. What is Dementia? Dementia is an umbrella term for a range of brain disorders that result in cognitive impairment. This includes memory, language, problem-solving, and other thinking abilities that are severe enough […]
Assisted Living vs. Memory Care: Choosing the Right Senior Living Option for Your Loved One
As our loved ones age, finding the right care option becomes a top priority. Assisted living and memory care are two distinct types of senior care designed to meet different resident needs. McKnight Place offers both assisted living and memory care communities, ensuring seniors receive the specialized care they require. This blog post explores the […]
Assisted Living Checklist: Everything You Need to Know
As our loved ones age, ensuring they receive the care and support they need becomes increasingly important. Transitioning to an assisted living community, such as McKnight Place, presents an opportunity for seniors to thrive in a supportive environment tailored to their needs. However, making such a significant decision requires careful consideration and planning. To aid […]
Benefits of Speech Therapy for Older Adults
Enhancing Communication, Quality of Life, and Cognitive Skills Speech therapy is an essential service for enhancing communication and quality of life in older adults. At McKnight Place, our commitment to providing exceptional senior care includes offering skilled speech therapy services to our residents. Our highly qualified speech-language pathologists (SLPs) work diligently to address various communication […]
What are Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)?
Activities of Daily Living, commonly known as ADLs, encompass fundamental self-care tasks necessary for maintaining an individual’s well-being and independence. These tasks can be categorized into basic activities of daily living (BADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs). Basic ADLs (BADLs): Instrumental ADLs (IADLs): Assessing ADLs and Tailoring Care Plans: Assessment tools, such as […]
McKnight Place: Named a Best Assisted Living and a Memory Care Community 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 McKnight Place on its list of 2023-2024 Best Assisted Living and Best Memory Care communities.
Assisted Living vs. Nursing Homes
Many believe that “nursing homes” are a catch-all phrase for senior living, but in reality, it’s actually one separate form of senior care all on its own. For example, a nursing home’s focus is on providing skilled nursing care while assisted living’s main goal is housing that provides certain care assistance. All-in-all, both types seek […]