by John Wotring | Jan 7, 2019 | Memory care
We’re all familiar with that sluggish feeling after a bad night’s sleep. Now researchers believe sleep disturbances spark changes in the brain that may lead to dementia, according to a new study. The key to this connection is low oxygen in the blood during...
by John Wotring | Dec 20, 2018 | From the Kitchen
Happy Holidays from the Kitchen Staff! We are introducing our Winter menu for 2018-2019 with a few new recipes and a couple of old favorites. One thing we will be working on is to have wonderful potato Latkes for breakfast with scrambled eggs, sour cream and apples....
by John Wotring | Sep 25, 2018 | Alzheimers
Researchers and academics at the University of Cambridge and at Lund University have researched and devised the first ever strategy to target the root cause of Alzheimer’s disease, which could eventually lead to the development of new treatments and drugs that...
by John Wotring | Mar 12, 2018 | Brain Games, Caregiver tips, Memory care
Recent research suggests that computer games that train the brain can help prevent Alzheimer’s and general dementia. A study from the University of South Florida found that older people who used a brain training game consistently over a 10 year period were 29%...
by John Wotring | Jan 20, 2018 | Alzheimers, Caregiver tips, Dementia, Music and Memory
When a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, you want to make sure they have all of the best in care, of course. However, there is more to think about than just primary care–you want to help your loved one live the best life possible. One of the best ways to...
by John Wotring | Dec 20, 2017 | Alzheimers, Caregiver tips
When someone has Alzheimer’s, many activities of daily living become more difficult or less important to them, even more than with normal aging. One of these main activities is bathing. If someone with Alzheimer’s won’t bathe, it becomes the caregiver’s role to assist...
by John Wotring | Sep 10, 2017 | Alzheimers, Caregiver tips, Dementia
Sundowning is a common condition that can affect older people with dementia. Knowing what sundowning is, how to identify the symptoms and what to do to help your loved one can help make life easier and more enjoyable for everyone. What is Sundowning? The term...
by John Wotring | Aug 31, 2017 | Caregiver tips, Dementia
Tranquility, exercise, and vitamin D are some of the top benefits of gardening. These benefits and countless others will enhance the daily life of your loved one living with dementia. According to Alzheimers.net, gardening is one of the top activities which should be...
by John Wotring | Jul 24, 2017 | Alzheimers, Dementia
Depression can color a person’s whole perception of themselves and the world. This distressing condition is common in early- to middle-stage Alzheimer’s patients. Studies have shown that up to 65 percent of people with dementia suffer from depression at some point in...
by John Wotring | May 18, 2017 | Alzheimers
June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month. During this month, the Alzheimer’s Association® requests support from the public as it works to spread awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. As awareness of these diseases...
