Apps for Dementia Caregivers 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 cause…
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10 Scams that Target Seniors and How to Protect Yourself
By Bruce Alder 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…
Dementia Caregiver Study Highlights the Importance of Togetherness
In recent years, the healthcare community has poured much attention into the special needs of people with dementia – and there have been exciting advances in therapies, treatments, and care…
Growing Partnership with Drexel Sparks New Possibilities in Dementia Care
“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…
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.…