Alzheimer’s disease
Honoring the Professionals in Memory Care Retirement Homes
June 13, 2024If you are caring for a loved one living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia, every day can seem longer than the next. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, the number …
Read MoreAlzheimer’s Support Group
July 13, 2023With over 25 years of experience dealing with memory support, Maureen Sirianni knows the impacts of Alzheimer’s extend beyond the individual impacted. Join her on the 4th Wednesday of each …
Read MoreAlzheimer’s Support Group
March 10, 2023With over 25 years of experience dealing with memory support, Maureen Sirianni knows the impacts of Alzheimer’s extend beyond the individual impacted. Join her on the 3rd Wednesday of each …
Read MoreMemory Care: When is the right time to make a move?
September 26, 2022It is never easy to leave your home or have to place a loved one. But, sometimes the greatest love you can give is to make the move. Join us …
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 MoreMemory care services give purpose and meaning to seniors with dementia
June 21, 2019Joel Kroft, Executive Director of Memory Support Services, is celebrating 15 years of service with Country Meadows, 11 of them in his current position after previously serving as a trainer …
Read More10 tips for dementia care while traveling with a loved one
May 23, 2019With the senior population growing each year, more and more older Americans are embarking on travel adventures with their families. Recognizing this trend, hotels and airports have begun to rethink …
Read MoreAssisted living or memory care services can help seniors manage their medications
March 28, 2019Managing prescription drugs can be difficult and even risky for seniors with memory issues, particularly if they live alone. Their risk for drug-related problems increases further as they age or …
Read More8 tips for dining out with your loved one needing memory support this holiday season
December 20, 2018“Susan, is that you? Oh Susan, it’s so lovely to see you. It’s been years and years!” a mother calls out to her son. He visited her memory care facility …
Read MoreValidation therapy provides memory care support to comfort and socialize
November 30, 2018Mary is concerned that her husband Harold hasn’t come home for dinner yet. She wonders if he’s working late but is worried that he hasn’t called. She hopes he hasn’t …
Read MoreDuring Alzheimer’s Month, we invite you to benefit from our memory support resources
November 6, 2018During November, Country Meadows is observing Alzheimer’s Awareness Month by using our experience and resources to provide information on dementia and help families who are dealing with it. As a …
Read MoreChildren with grandparents in dementia care need support, too
September 7, 2018September 9 is Grandparents Day, and we would like to use this time to assist children with grandparents receiving dementia care, either at home or a retirement community. When beloved …
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