November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, a time to honor the millions of Americans affected by Alzheimer’s disease and advocate for awareness, education, and a cure. When the designation was first made in 1983 by President Ronald Reagan, less than two million Americans were living with the disease. Today, more than five million people in the […]
5 Engaging Memory Care Activities
For older adults living with Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia, staying involved and engaged in meaningful activities is essential. Not only do activities stimulate the brain and help to reduce common dementia behaviors like wandering, but they may also boost mood and enhance one’s quality of life. In memory care assisted living communities, […]
5 Benefits of Memory Care for Older Adults
If you’re 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 may need a greater level of care than can be provided at home, even with the support of a family […]
How to Choose the Best Memory Care for an Older Loved One
One of the most difficult situations a spouse or adult child can face is a loved one with a progressive memory disease like Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. Caregivers may want to provide a home environment as long as possible, but eventually, their loved one’s needs escalate above their ability to manage. At that point, it […]
National Parkinson’s Awareness Month: Living Well with Parkinson’s
April is National Parkinson’s Awareness Month, a time to raise public awareness about Parkinson’s disease and support the ongoing research for a cure. According to the Parkinson’s Foundation, approximately 60,000 Americans are diagnosed with Parkinson’s every year, and it is estimated that nearly one million people will be living with Parkinson’s disease by the year […]
Bethany Village Selected for Music & Memory
Contact: Allyson B. Crawford 937-436-6901 acrawford@graceworks.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bethany Village Selected for Music & Memory Centerville, Ohio (February 24, 2015) – Bethany Village, a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) based in Centerville, Ohio, was recently selected to participate in the Ohio Department of Aging’s Music & Memory Nursing Home Quality Improvement project. Participation in […]
