Navigating the complexities of dementia care is challenging for any family. Whether you’re caring for Mom or Dad or another beloved family member, supporting their quality of life is of paramount importance. One of the most beneficial options is a memory care community. A memory care community is designed not only to meet the unique […]
4 Ways Seniors Benefit from Music Therapy
Music therapy has become a valuable resource for seniors, promoting movement, community, and therapeutic benefits like improvement of cognitive function. […]
How Music Therapy Supports Seniors at Bethany Village
We’re all probably familiar with how music can affect our mood, making us feel happy, relaxed or more energized, and even remind us of a loved one, depending on the tune. When it comes to health care settings, specialists, called music therapists, use this healing power of music to help those in their care. What […]
The Benefits of Choosing Memory Care Sooner Than Later
Navigating a dementia or Alzheimer’s diagnosis with your loved one takes special care. Seeking memory care can offer the structured support and therapies needed to help sustain independence for as long as possible. The care required by those with dementia often surpasses what family caregivers can offer without leading to overwhelming burnout. Choosing a safe, […]
5 Benefits of Senior Memory Care
When caring for a senior loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia, you know the importance of keeping them safe and comfortable. But there comes a point when a person with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia needs may go beyond the abilities of a family caregiver. When this time comes, an assisted living community offering memory care […]
Compassionate Companionship: Benefits of Personal Care for Seniors
How can personal care help your loved one? Here’s a look at four amazing benefits of at-home senior personal care. […]
5 Great Holiday Gift Ideas for Seniors with Alzheimer’s or Dementia
The holidays are a special time for gathering with family, sharing traditions, and, of course, giving thoughtful gifts. But if you have a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, you know that finding them the perfect present is not always easy. Don’t worry — as with all gifts, it’s the thought and meaning that […]
Dementia & Alzheimer’s Disease: How Early Intervention Can Make All the Difference
Although there’s not yet a cure for Alzheimer’s disease, learning the warning signs and symptoms can lead to an early diagnosis, providing a better chance of benefiting from treatment and memory care therapies. […]
Choosing Memory Care: 5 Important Questions to Ask When Exploring Memory Care Options
If you have a parent or loved one living with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, planning ahead and finding a memory care community is one of the best decisions you can make for their long-term health and wellbeing. Especially in the early to mid-stages of dementia, assisted living memory care can provide priceless peace […]
What to Expect in an Assisted Living Memory Care Community
Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia typically progress in three stages: early, middle, and late. In the early to mid-stages, an individual’s short-term memory is primarly impacted. For example, a person may have trouble coming up with the right name or word, forget information they just learned, or ask the same questions over and […]