The Remarkable Power of Reading for Brain Health

The Remarkable Power of Reading for Brain Health

Our brains are our most precious organs, deserving of care and attention. We often explore various methods to nurture and maintain brain health, from vitamin regimens to regular exercise at the gym. However, one of the simplest and most effective ways to support brain...
Celebrating the Holidays in a Memory Care Community

Celebrating the Holidays in a Memory Care Community

As the holidays approach, we all hold dear to our heart the special family traditions and gatherings that bring joy to the season! Typically that involves a multi-generational family get-together for the holidays. For residents in memory care communities, these...
Sleep Troubles and Memory Loss

Sleep Troubles and Memory Loss

Sleep is a wonderful thing when you can get it – just ask any parent of a newborn and they’ll tell you how much they miss it. It’s funny how many parallels there are between the very young and the very old, including the parallels in changes in sleep cycle. For our...
I Wonder as I Wander

I Wonder as I Wander

Wandering – it’s a common happening in patients with memory loss. In fact, six in every ten patients living with Alzheimer’s will exhibit signs of wandering. What is wandering though; is it dangerous, what’s causing it, what can I do to help? These are questions that...
Pet Therapy & Memory Loss

Pet Therapy & Memory Loss

You may be a dog person or a cat person, but at the end of the day you are a human being with the need to connect and feel comfort. Pets play a huge role in our lives as members of our families or objects of affection. For seniors with memory loss, the attraction to...