November is Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness month, a great time to educate and spread awareness of the disease. There is much work to be done, however, both in terms of research, education, and finding a cure as well as improving our approach to diagnosis and treatment. Misconceptions about Alzheimer’s continue to persist. Only through a consistent […]
Strokes affect almost 800,000 individuals each year in the U.S. The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute defines a stroke as occurring when the flow of blood to the brain is blocked or sudden bleeding occurs in the brain. October 29th is World Stroke Day, a good time to focus on spreading awareness and providing […]
In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Porter Place Memory Care residents participated in a fun project: Bras for a Cause. They created some beautifully decorated bras to be displayed in their lobby. The display also included information about breast cancer symptoms, prevention, and resources. The local Tinley Park Patch covered the project and you can read […]
The demand for memory care is expected to increase dramatically over the next several years, driven to a large extent by aging baby boomers, many of whom are now well into their seventies and will be seeking specialized care. As an industry dedicated to caring for some of our most vulnerable citizens, we must be […]
Not every individual who has dementia or cares for someone with dementia would consider themself a “spiritual” person. However, many people tell us that they have become more spiritual since the diagnosis. We also hear this from family caregivers who tell us they would be lost without a spiritual connection of some nature, even when […]
Many individuals in our Anthem Memory Care communities were once avid hikers and loved the outdoors. Liberty Place Memory Care in West Chester, Ohio, brought the experience back to residents with help from the amazing volunteers of Luke5Adventures and their specially designed wheelchairs. They had a great time! Read the full story in the Warren County Post:
As the National Institute of Health aptly notes, “Healthcare does not happen in a vacuum.” Nothing could be truer. Yet, historically care methodologies have taken a biomedical approach, rather than one that considers the whole person within the context of care. About a decade ago, however, we began to hear the phrase person-centered care used […]
September 15th through October 15th is Hispanic Heritage Month. And certainly, there is much to celebrate. Hispanics continue to make groundbreaking contributions to their local communities and to society at large. Whether they are writers, educators, artists, service workers, or caregivers, their presence and productivity is an integral part of American life, and their contributions […]
We all want to remain active and alert for as long as possible. But what does healthy aging involve? We certainly know what unhealthy looks like. For instance, sitting on the couch and eating potato chips and chocolate cake all day will eventually catch up to us as we get older. But how can you […]
If you walk through the doors of one of our communities, odds are you’ll find an assortment of young people. Whether it's a visit from grandchildren or from local school kids who help them with special projects, young people are a big part of our residents' daily lives. We are strong believers in inter-generational activities because we […]
What better way to wrap up a wonderful summer than a luau! Vineyard Place residents, staff and families enjoyed delicious Hawaiian food, music, and dancing. Local Hawaiian dancers put on a great show with some free Hula lessons included. Everyone enjoyed the day and look forward to doing it again next year (if not sooner)! […]
Every September Alzheimer’s Disease International publishes a report on the research conducted over the last year. While we wait for this years’ report, The 2022 World Alzheimer Report has several interesting statistics and insights from their annual survey that deserve attention. At Anthem Memory Care, we believe it is important to help everyone better understand […]
Family members of individuals with dementia will often tell us that they sometimes feel they must re-learn basic communications skills to connect with their loved ones. In many ways that is true. Because the rules have indeed changed. You may no longer be able to rely on the kind of casual back and forth banter […]
Dog lovers unite! At Liberty Place Memory Care, residents are always looking for ways to give back to the greater community. And when their activities can help their canine friends at local shelters, all the better! As part of their "Dog Days of Summer" week long celebration of dogs, residents and staff partnered with Angel's […]
We often hear from family caregivers who are overcome with guilt and worry when a loved one with Alzheimer’s falls and breaks a hip or fractures a knee. “Why did I let him go and get the mail?” “Why did he get up when I asked him not to?” If you’ve experienced the fall of […]