Alzheimer’s disease
Right 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 providing memory care services. But imagine the stress the individual living with dementia is experiencing. Senior living residents with dementia may slowly lose their short-term …
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 disease and related dementia. According to the Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation, research suggests that artistic engagement at senior communities may help to ease …
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 about Alzheimer’s disease and show support for the more than 5.8 million Americans living with it. It is also a time to share information about …
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 for memory care staff at our campuses. After college and graduate school, where he studied developmental psychology and adult development and aging, he cared for …
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 and modify services to meet this age group’s changing mobility needs. While that’s great news for senior travelers, families of those with dementia need to …
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 take additional medications. Survey results released by AARP have shown that 80 percent of Americans ages 65 and older take at least two prescription drugs. …
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 just yesterday, to prepare her to see the grandkids and spend time with her one-on-one. Still, she conjures up images of her best friend from …
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 been in a car accident. In truth, Harold died five years ago. But for Mary today, Harold is very much alive, at least in her …
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 member of the Alzheimer’s Workplace Alliance (AWA), Country Meadows has an important role in educating and guiding families. The AWA is a group of nearly …
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 grandparents have dementia, their grandchildren may become confused, frightened or upset by the changes they see. The best way for parents or other adults to …
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