Memory Care
Families Find Support in the Memory Loss Community
March 15, 2023Caring for those who once cared for us is one of life’s highest honors. However, caregiving does come with challenges, especially when coping with the effects of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Thankfully, the memory loss community offers many opportunities to find services and support.
Read MoreThe Difference Between Memory Care and Skilled Nursing
February 10, 2023Let’s begin with the basics. Memory care is specialized long-term care for individuals who have cognitive decline including Alzheimer’s and dementia. Skilled nursing care is around-the-clock, high-level care services for short-term or long-term medical needs.
Read MoreWhat to Look for in a Memory Care Facility
January 6, 2023When spending time with older loved ones this holiday season, perhaps you noticed some concerning situations involving their health or safety and welfare. If this is the case, and if your loved one is no longer safe living in their current situation, you may want to research what to look for in a memory care facility.
Read MoreExplaining the Death of a Loved One to a Person Needing Memory Care Help
December 13, 2022Grief is a strong, sometimes overwhelming emotion that is natural and normal. There is no one “right” way to grieve, and each one of us reacts in our own way. People with dementia requiring memory care help can have problems understanding and communicating, but that doesn’t mean they can’t feel grief when someone dies.
Read MoreAlzheimer’s Care: Look For These Warning Signs
November 28, 2022The winter holidays are a joyful time when families gather together to celebrate the season. It also is a time when family members gather and might notice changes in older loved ones. These changes can lead to health questions such as, “Is it time for Alzheimer’s care?”
Read MoreA Memory Care Facility Eases the Stress of Dementia
July 15, 2022A memory care facility can lessen the stress of living with dementia for the person and their caregiving family. Here is a quick primer on what you should know about dementia care when choosing a memory care facility.
Read MoreRight Memory Care Services Can Reduce Stress in Seniors
April 14, 2022Caring for a loved one living with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia can be frustrating. At times caregivers may be challenged to stay calm when coping with difficult behaviors while …
Read MoreCreating art can improve memory and benefit those in senior communities
November 11, 2021For hundreds of years, people have found ways to express themselves through art. Today research is demonstrating that creating art has benefits for residents in senior communities living with Alzheimer’s …
Read MoreHow personal care homes help to manage the difficulties that come with Alzheimer’s disease
August 29, 2021Every fall people around the world come together to raise awareness and challenge the stigma of Alzheimer’s disease. Next month, November is National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month—a time to heighten awareness …
Read MoreRetirement communities help couples with different needs lead a life together
February 8, 2021Moving to a retirement community is a major life change. Many people assume that if two spouses have different care needs, they cannot live together. Being separated from a life …
Read MoreHow independent living seniors can improve their mind, attitude, energy levels and more through a good night’s sleep
October 30, 2020A good night’s sleep is so vital that the average healthy person will spend nearly one-third of their lives sleeping. As we age, it’s common that sleep patterns will change …
Read MoreIn Honor of Walk to End Alzheimer’s, Thank a Caregiver
August 31, 2020The world may look a little different right now, but one thing hasn’t changed: our commitment to ending Alzheimer’s disease. Country Meadows and Ecumenical Retirement Community will be fundraising and …
Read MoreSlowly and safely reopening our Maryland and Pennsylvania retirement living communities
June 26, 2020Maryland and Pennsylvania retirement living communities, including Country Meadows, have been tirelessly working on how to give the best and most reliable care to residents during this fragile time. Thanks …
Read MoreMore than training: How Country Meadows supports co-workers within their senior independent living community
June 17, 2020Now under the third generation of family ownership and management, Country Meadows has consistently strived for one goal: caring for others. At each senior independent living community we own, fostering …
Read MoreFulfilling Country Meadows’ promise of Home Sweet Home
February 28, 2020Our promise of Home Sweet Home begins long before a resident moves to Country Meadows. In a blog earlier this month we spoke about how important it is, not only to …
Read MoreThe joy of conversation and socialization and their importance for seniors
December 12, 2019Mom and Dad haven’t been the same for some time. As their kids grew older and moved hours away, and they sold their family business, many of the joys of …
Read MoreValidation—the key to compassion and communication in memory care
November 20, 2019Steve Klotz, Executive Director of Validation Education, joined Country Meadows in 1995. He was looking for a career change when a friend told him Country Meadows in York had an …
Read MoreCaregiving tips for families whose loved ones have dementia from our assisted living facility experts
November 5, 2019November is not only the month of giving thanks and enjoying the last of fall foliage, but it’s also Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month and National Family Caregivers Month. This month, …
Read More7 ways photos can stimulate memories for loved ones with dementia in assisted living facilities
October 22, 2019As we grow older, it is normal to experience some degree of memory loss. People naturally begin to endure a decline in brain activity after the age of 50, leading …
Read MoreGrandparents Day—senior living homes want you to come and make memories
September 5, 2019Sept. 8th is National Grandparents Day, and it’s a great time to thank and pay tribute to these senior family members for all they have done. While we shouldn’t need …
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