{"id":1763,"date":"2021-08-25T07:15:00","date_gmt":"2021-08-25T12:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/atlasseniorliving.com\/madison-ocoee\/?p=1763"},"modified":"2021-08-23T17:42:45","modified_gmt":"2021-08-23T17:42:45","slug":"ocoee-clermont-orlando-memory-care-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/atlasseniorliving.com\/madison-ocoee\/2021\/08\/25\/ocoee-clermont-orlando-memory-care-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Where Can I Find Memory Care in the Orlando Area?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Florida accounts for 10 percent of Alzheimer’s<\/a> cases in the United States. With all forms of dementia on the rise, families need to find ways to care for their loved ones. Just east of Orlando in Clermont and Ocoee, two communities provide access to memory care specialists and programs<\/strong> that honor the lives of those experiencing Alzheimer\u2019s and dementia.<\/p>

Where can I find memory care in Ocoee?<\/h2>

Everyone living with Alzheimer\u2019s or other forms of dementia has different needs. There\u2019s no single solution that works for everyone. Madison at Ocoee<\/a>, located at 80 N Clarke Road, understands that providing an individualized care plan for each resident can make a difference in their quality of life.<\/p>

What is dementia?<\/h2>

Many think being forgetful is a normal part of aging, but in reality, it is not<\/a>. It\u2019s true: most older people might forget some dates or miss a few bill payments, but dementia can prevent affected seniors from even determining which year it is or maintaining the ability to balance a checkbook. There are many forms of dementia, but Alzheimer\u2019s accounts for 60 to 80 percent<\/a> of dementia cases.<\/p>
Characteristics<\/td>Dementia<\/td>Alzheimer\u2019s<\/td><\/tr>
Damage or loss of nerve cells and their connections in the brain<\/td>\u2713<\/td>\u2713<\/td><\/tr>
Characterized by amyloid plaque and neurofibrillary tangles building up in nerve cells of the brain<\/td>\u00a0<\/td>\u2713<\/td><\/tr>
Describes a group of symptoms and affect certain areas of the brain<\/td>\u2713<\/td>\u00a0<\/td><\/tr>
Dementia caused by underlying medical conditions, stroke, vitamin deficiencies, and medication reactions have potential to be reversed<\/a><\/td>\u2713<\/td>\u00a0<\/td><\/tr>
Symptoms worsen over time<\/td>\u2713<\/td>\u2713<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>

* These are general characteristics that do not comprehensively list all the effects of Alzheimer\u2019s or dementia. If you or a loved one is experiencing cognitive impairment, consult with your doctor.<\/em><\/p>

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Why does dementia affect memory?<\/h2>

The earliest sign of Alzheimer\u2019s and\/or dementia is usually memory loss, but that doesn\u2019t mean everyone experiencing forgetfulness will develop a form of dementia.<\/p>

In these conditions, damaged cells of the brain interfere with its ability to communicate and function properly. The following brain regions control different functions and may be affected at separate stages:<\/p>