Shirley and Ed were Glastonbury High School sweethearts. As a young couple, they moved 20 miles north to Ellington, Connecticut, where Ed worked as a…
“Changes in environment can be challenging for people with dementia, which can make moving to memory care even more difficult. Fortunately, there are ways to…
If you’re considering a move to a long-term care community for a loved one with dementia, a memory care community that offers 24/7 care from…
When memory care programs and communities were first conceptualized decades ago, the focus was primarily on safety. There were secured doors and other devices to…
When Talin Ganemian sits down with families at The Arbors at Westfield to talk about the Reflections Memory Program, she spends a lot of time…
When choosing a memory care community, there are a number of factors to consider, including the staff, the community, the programs, and the type of…
It can be challenging to navigate long-term care options and choose the best memory care community for your loved one. Every facility and community is…
Dementia is a progressive disease, which means it will get worse over time. For some people, dementia progresses rapidly. For others, it takes years to…
Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias gradually affect every aspect of a person’s life. At first, maybe someone has problems keeping up the house or balancing…
Memory care communities offer the same services as assisted living facilities — plus a higher level of skilled care and supervision as well as activities…