Posted on June 27, 2019 by Katy Miller I recently sat down with Mike Gentry, Senior Vice President of Care and Life Guidance, to talk about the role social interaction plays in helping those who are living with memory impairment. ASL: Does an active social life have a positive impact on people with memory impairments? In what
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Posted on December 23, 2019 by Julie Smead Being the primary caregiver for a person with Alzheimer’s or dementia can be especially tough during the busy, bright and noisy holidays. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to keep your holidays happy, meaningful and stress-free – for everyone. Consider the following tips. For Friends and
Posted on October 22, 2019 by Katy Miller Part 1: Living Environment | Alzheimer’s and Memory Care When you’re making a personal visit to an assisted living community, take every opportunity you have to ask questions about Alzheimer’s and memory care. It may be helpful if you divide your questions between a few main topics:
Posted on March 3, 2019 by Peter Berkowitz Part 3: Staff Training & Education If you’re considering care for a family member who is living with the challenges of Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia, one of the most important factors to consider is the training and education provided to their caregivers. It may be
Posted on July 31, 2019 by admin Women are disproportionately affected by Alzheimer’s and the reasons remain unclear. According to the Alzheimer’s Association Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report: Women make up almost two-thirds of American seniors living with Alzheimer’s disease. Among those aged 71 and older, 16 percent of women have Alzheimer’s and other
Posted on June 13, 2019 by Atria Senior Living This year, the summer solstice falls on June 21, which makes it the longest day of 2019. This also marks the date of the Alzheimer’s Association’s annual mid-year event – dubbed ‘The Longest Day’ – to raise awareness of the issue as well as funding to