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
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August 2, 2024
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
June 29, 2024
Emergency Protocols in Senior Housing by Janelle Meyers, CSA®, LALD
Emergency Protocols in Senior Housing By Janelle Meyers, CSA, LALD People who live in their own homes have a plan in the event of an emergency. What happens if there is an emergency, and you live in senior housing? This is a question people should have an answer to before or upon moving into a
June 4, 2024
Hospice – What, Who, Why, When and Where
Hospice – What, Who, Why, When and Where We all know that dying is part of life. However, when death is imminent for us or a loved one, it is a difficult reality. It can be a traumatic time, filled with emotions, fear and confusion. The word “hospice” is familiar to most of us. Yet
June 4, 2024
What Documents Do I Need When Moving to Assisted Living?
What Documents Do I Need When Moving to Assisted Living? If you are thinking about a move to senior housing, you may wonder how to prepare for the move. In last month’s Choice Voice one of the articles focused on what to bring. This article will outline some of the documents you will need as
June 4, 2024
SOULcial Salute June
SOULcial Salute June 2024 by Greg DeMarco Funeral Pre-Planning Is More Gift Than Task Jeanne McGill, CSA, has spent the last 27 years consulting families in planning funerals. The most frequent comment she’s heard from adult children after their parents’ death is “Why didn’t somebody tell me?!” It is a reaction to the processes, documents
May 7, 2024
SOULcial Salute May
Senior Living, Older Americans Month, And One Social Senior The Older Americans Month 2024 theme is Powered by Connection. This recognizes the profound impact that meaningful relationships and social connections have on our health and well-being. ~Administration For Community Living(.gov) Older Americans Month 2024 | ACL Administration for Community Living Another authority said the same in
May 7, 2024
Moving to Senior Housing. What Should I Bring?
Making a Move to Senior Living. What Do I Need to Bring? Written by: Janelle Meyers, LALD, CSA You have made the major decision on moving to senior living. Two frequent questions people ask are, “What do I need to bring?” and “What will be provided for me?” In this issue, let’s focus on the