ARCHIVE of 2019
Musings on Advent
Margaret Zook Posted on December 16, 2019
While waiting for Christmas, do you wonder, as I do, about the pregnant women in the Christmas story? The following excerpts from a sermon by Rev. Kathryn M...
Interviews with Residents at Living Branches
Everyone’s reasons for choosing Living Branches are different. However, their experiences here are all full of caring staff, friendship, happiness, and personalized care plans to support their individual lifestyles. Hear..
Dementia Care Strategy - Music & Memory
Music has the power to awaken the mind. With the Music & Memory program at Living Branches, residents are brought closer to loved ones. Hear about some more of the..
Resident Stories in Personal Care at Living Branches
Making the decision to move to Personal Care can be challenging, but you are not alone. Hear from our residents about their transition into Personal Care and how their wonderful..
Live & Grow Together at Living Branches
Living Branches is an ecosystem of valued residents and caring staff founded on the values of togetherness. Learn more about the history, services, and different campuses and hear what life..
Memory Care 101: What to Expect From a Memory Care Community
Kathleen Roberts Posted on August 26, 2019
The average age of the population is getting older. As the baby boomers reach retirement and the average age of the American population continues to increase, there are more senior..
Dementia Care for Seniors: Communication Techniques
Kathleen Roberts Posted on July 29, 2019
Dementia affects a great deal of America’s older population. Dementia is a general term for memory loss and other cognitive loss serious enough to interfere with daily life. It’s..
How to determine when your loved one needs Personal Care
Karen Walser Posted on July 15, 2019
How to determine when your loved one needs Personal Care
As senior adults age and their health needs change, a move to Personal Care, also known as assisted living, may..
Older Adults Month: Week Four
Margaret Zook, Director of Church and Community Relations Posted on May 30, 2019
NPR reported on a group of engineers walking through the airports in aging sensitivity suits. The suits were to help understand the unique issues of navigation for older adults...
Finding the Best Activities for People Living with Dementia
Keeping active can improve a person’s quality of life, bringing pleasure and meaning. Seniors living with dementia often find everyday activities are more difficult. But choosing appropriate, failure-free activities..
Older Americans Month: Week Three
Margaret Zook, Director of Church and Community Relations Posted on May 22, 2019
A Plan for Living Well in Later Life
As we think of the many years ahead of us, we wish for them to be as happy and healthy as possible...
Older Americans Month - Week Two
Margaret Zook Posted on May 13, 2019
The fastest growing segment of the American population is comprised of people above the age of 65. That segment is the healthiest, longest lived, most educated, most active body..
Older Americans Month - Week One
Margaret Zook Posted on May 02, 2019
May is Older Americans Month, which provides a natural opportunity to celebrate God’s gift of aging and the contributions of older adults in our lives and congregations.
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Apps for Dementia Caregivers 2019
Rebecca Kikendall Posted on February 26, 2019
Dementia is a general term for memory loss and other cognitive abilities serious enough to interfere with daily life. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer's disease is the most common..
10 Scams that Target Seniors and How to Protect Yourself
Bruce Alder Posted on January 29, 2019
While anyone can be a victim of fraud, we are seeing more and more scammers targeting retirees. Scammers target seniors because they are able to manipulate seniors to quickly..
