As verbal and cognitive functions decline, how do you know if a person living with dementia is in pain? It was once thought that people with dementia don’t feel pain the way we do; we now know this isn’t the case. People with dementia indeed experience pain, but often have a difficult time articulating those […] Read More >>
It’s August, and our Autumn Leaves residents are making sure local students are well prepared when they head back to school. Many of our communities have forged special intergenerational bonds with local students, so this month’s service project means a lot to them. The process of “giving back” benefits not only the kids but our residents […] Read More >>
According to the Mayo Clinic, the recommended calcium intake for men over the age of 70 and women over the age of 51 is 1200-2000 mg per day. Strong bones help prevent fractures during falls, protect our organs, anchor our muscles, and store calcium. But the older we get, the harder it is to maintain […] Read More >>
The Summer Solstice not only represents the transition from Spring to Summer but it is also the longest day of the year. Each year on “The Longest Day”, the Alzheimer’s Association invites people to spend this special day doing an activity you enjoy from sunrise until sunset. The goal is to raise funds and awareness for Alzheimer’s so that […] Read More >>
