Challenging Behaviors Living with a person that has a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or other form of dementia is difficult. Dealing with forgetfulness, adapting the environment, and providing structure becomes the new normal for many families. What you may not expect is yelling, biting, hitting or other acts of physical aggression. Not everyone with dementia
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September 30, 2024
September 30, 2024
SOULcial Salute October, 2024
SOULcial Salute October 2024 Senior Living Nursing: Done Best, It’s A Lifestyle Sue Weinzierl, Director of Nursing, LALD – Rivers of Life – Savage and Eagan For Sue Weinzierl her exceedingly high-level approach to providing care began developing while growing up on a farm with all that it entails. A large part of achieving excellence
August 30, 2024
SOULcial Salute September
Today’s Senior Wellness: Function Over Fandom Alicia Bridge, Wellness Director, Kingsley Shores, Lakeville by Greg DeMarco Alicia may not have been around when Jack LaLanne invented the modern fitness movement on the juggernaut of 1950s TV. However, she most certainly knows the science and practice of 21st century wellness for older adults. While Jack’s show
August 30, 2024
Senior Tour of Homes
Senior Tour of Homes By Eunice K. Neubauer, CSA® The first Senior Tour of Homes put on by Choice Connections was October 1st, 2012. Since then, there have been hundreds of people that have gone on our Senior Tour of Homes. Some of you reading this may recognize yourself in a picture of some
August 30, 2024
Alzheimer’s Association: A Valuable Resource
As we age it is not uncommon to forget things like where we put our keys or the name of a movie – that’s a normal part of aging. What gets tricky is deciding if and when those moments could be a sign of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Loved ones are often the first to
August 2, 2024
A Nursing Home: Will I Need One as I Age?
A Nursing Home Will I Need One as I Age? Written by Janelle Meyers, CSA(R), LALD As a certified senior advisor, it is important to provide people with education to make informed decisions. A common question people ask is Will I Need a Nursing Home. Before Assisted Living, the only choice for elder care was
August 2, 2024
SOULcial Salute August 2024
Young-Onset: Alzheimer’s Road Less Taken Karen Parks, Owner, Parks’ Place Memory Care, Plymouth Written by Greg DeMarco, CSA (R) A senior executive can be excused occasionally for losing track of details outside of work. That was the case for Jerry Parks, Karen’s husband, in the late 1990s(and in his late 40s) when he was working
August 2, 2024
MEMORY CARE COMMUNITIES A Look Inside
MEMORY CARE COMMUNITIES Written by Libby Jensen, CSA(R) A Look Inside If you have a loved one experiencing cognitive decline, you know how difficult it is for everyone in that person’s life. My mother had Lewy Body dementia and, many years later, my oldest sister was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. The symptoms were different from one
July 3, 2024
SOULcial Salute July 2024
Adult Day: A Caregiving Double Header Carol Ashwood, MSW, LICSW by Greg DeMarco, CSA Adult Day services allow one to both give care to a recipient and provide respite to family caregivers at the same time. Such services are a significant support in helping older adults and their caregivers to maintain independence while managing either
June 29, 2024
TAKING CARE OF YOUR SKIN, WHAT SENIORS NEED TO KNOW
Taking Care of Your Skin, What Seniors Need to Know Skin changes as we age – this probably comes as no surprise to older adults. Skin becomes thinner and may not look as full and smooth as it once did. It may bruise more easily along with scratches or cuts taking longer to heal. Being