“You are not alone.” For a caregiver of a loved one with dementia – or for someone struggling with dementia themselves – this is a powerful message to hear. This…
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New Fund for Creative Arts Therapy: Inspiring Donors, Growing Possibilities
Do you have a passion for the creative arts? Have you Seen music, art, or dance make a positive difference in Someone’s life – perhaps even your own? The new fund…
Opening, Hearts, Minds, and Doors with Creative Arts Therapy
Seth Laucks, MA, MT-BC, LPC, believes in the healing and connecting power of music. He knows the right song can unlock a door to everything from a treasured memory, to…
Dock Meadows Changes its Name to The Willows of Living Branches
Dock Meadows, one of the three Living Branches retirement communities, announced today that it is changing its name to The Willows of Living Branches. The name change reflects the history…
Holidays: The Most Wonderful Time of the Year?
We all know the classic song made popular by Andy Williams, It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year… and the holidays definitely have a way of making us feel nostalgic…
Understanding What Your Loved One Needs in Memory Care
As the Silent Generation continues to age and the first of the Baby Boomers are officially seniors, the number of people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease continues to rise. Anyone caring…
Living with Alzheimers Disease: What Families Need to Know
It’s never easy to watch a loved one experience unwanted health changes. When the cause of the changes is Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia-related illness, it can be particularly difficult.…
10 Early Signs of Dementia
Providing senior memory care for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia isn’t an easy task, but caregivers can make the process much more effective and beneficial by knowing a…
Music & Memory at Living Branches
We are pleased to announce that Living Branches is embarking on a new dementia care journey. This spring we are rolling out the Music & Memory initiative for residents in…
Personal Care vs. Assisted Living: Do You Know the Difference?
The terms “personal care” and “assisted living” are often used interchangeably. Many are more familiar with the term “assisted living” because it has been around longer than “personal care,” and…